Tutu (Dutch Antilles Bean Porridge) Recipe

Cover black-eyed peas with water and soak overnight.

Heat vegetable oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in garlic and onion and cook until softened about 4 minutes. Stir in flour until evenly combined with onion. Add water nutmeg and sugar. Drain peas and add to saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until the black-eyed peas are tender about 30 minutes.