In my previous posts I shared how to make your own Chicken Confit, the Nigerian Ayamase sauce and Pan Fried Chicken Pies. Using my leftovers for the aforementioned recipes, I made this quick lunch or dinner Chicken Cakes. INGREDIENTS 200g of crushed Potatoes 400g of shredded Chicken 2 tablespoonful of the Ayamase sauce 60g of [...]
Category: Sauces & Marinades
The West African Designer Stew called Ayamase
Inspired by the Nigerian Designer stew known as Ayamase , is this incredible recipe which can be used for a plethora of recipes. Traditionally bleached Palm oil, fermented locust beans and CrayFish are included in this recipe. I’ve substituted the bleached Palm oil with Peanut Oil, Cray Fish for smoked dried Herrings and in the [...]
TOM BROWN (ROASTED CORN MEAL PORRIDGE)
Until I find out why this roasted corn meal porridge, is known as ‘Tom Brown’, I’ll settle with the notion due to ‘its distinctive brown colour’. Please feel free to share your knowledge behind the name. Anyway, as most Ghanaian dishes go, they’re mostly gluten free including this nutty porridge. Tom Brown is made from corn [...]
NDUDU’S SMOKY SALSA RECIPE
This recipe is inspired by both the Ghanaian raw pepper recipe and my Mums advise of using Char grilled Tomatoes for cooking. This is my ‘go to’ sauce that keeps for up to a weak in the fridge, in an airtight container. You can include Beef stock cube for a meaty flavour or omit it [...]
PIRI PIRI (NANDOS) RECIPE
Piri Piri or Peri Peri sauce originates from Portugal and its made from Red African birds eye chillies, Lemon, Red peppers ,Olive oil & herbs. Piri Piri, Peri Peri or Pili Pili ( alternate names) is popular in its consumption in southern African states such as Namibia, Angola, Mozambique and South Africa. Nando's has made [...]
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