Peas and Shrimp Recipe from Democratic Republic of Congo

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups dried black-eyed peas
• salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
• 3/4 cup palm oil or salad oil
• 1/2 cup finely minced onion
• 2 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped
• 3/4 cup raw shrimp, cut into 0.5 inch cubes
• 1 cup ham, cut into 0.5 inch cubes
• 1/4 cup fresh tomato sauce, or canned tomato sauce
• 2 tsp finely chopped hot red pepper, or to taste (optional)
• 2 1/2 tbsp shrimp powder