Sorghum and Fresh Cowpeas

Ingredients

The following ingredients make one portion; multiply as needed.

• 1 cup whole grain sorghum
• 1 cup fresh cowpeas
• 2 cups water
• pinch of salt (optional)
• olive oil (optional, to taste)
• 1 large onion

Instructions

1. Wash the sorghum in a metallic strainer until clean.
2. In a medium sauce pan, add 2 cups of clean water and the sorghum.
3. In a separate bowl, wash the cowpeas; add to the sorghum and bring to a boil. Cook on medium heat until they are both tender and ready, 40-50 minutes. Confirm readiness by pressing the cowpeas between the fingertips.
4. Drain water if any is left.
5. Fry onions in a separate pan until golden brown, then add the cooked sorghum and cowpeas. Stir well for the ingredients to mix, add the spices, and simmer for 5 minutes.
6. Serve as is, or modify to taste.