Happy Independence Day Ghana! In celebration of a 64 year milestone, I created this Brown Rice recipe infusing both Ghana’s smoked Tilapia and Prawn Shito (Black Chilli oil). In my previous post I made an all natural smoked Fish stock using smoked Tilapia. The stock has been used as a base for this creative Rice [...]
Tag: Nutrition
THE TRADITIONAL WEST AFRICAN FISH STOCK RECIPE
Saturday mornings meant my late Aunt Kate passed by our house with my cousins and in a convoy including Mum and I, we went to the market. Honestly I can’t remember when this tradition started but it was one that I looked forward to, as I could chat and play with my cousins whilst we [...]
TASTIEST GOAT MEAT STEW RECIPE
Goat meat; a healthier red Meat is lower in calories, saturated fat and cholesterol in comparison to Lamb, Pork, Chicken and Beef. Goat meat has a higher Iron and Potassium content in comparison to similar servings of Beef, Chicken, Lamb or Pork. Goat meat also contains Vitamins B which helps with one’s metabolism and [...]
The tastiest Corned Beef Pie (TURNOVER)
The recipe is inspired by the rich and flaky Ghanaian Meat Pie with a twist of flavour. The Ghanaian Meat Pies in question are actually Turnovers if we have to go by the definition of a Pie. Turnovers are known as pastries where the fillings are placed in the middle of each dough, folded, sealed [...]
HOMEMADE COUSCOUS & JOLLOF
The time on the clock said 05:30hrs as I sipped my black coffee and started researching about Millet Couscous. The constant request for Brukina (a Ghanaian drink made from Millet and Milk) by my subscribers inspired my early rise. The outcome of my research meant one had to use CousCous Millet and not the Millet [...]
SLOW COOKED LAMB SHANK IN MUSKMELON SEEDS ( WREWRE SOUP RECIPE).
WreWre (Muskmelon or Cantaloupe seeds) soup is rich in Vitamin A, C, Folic acid potassium to mention but a few nutritional contents.. It has no fat, cholesterol or saturated fat and helps boost one’s immune system especially during the cold months. Wrewre (as it’s locally known in Ghana) can be used for various recipes and [...]
BIRYANI LAMB KOFTA RECIPE
Do you need a quick and flavour packed dish for dinner? Why not try this Biryani spice mix infused Lamb Kofta and enjoy it with Cumin rice. Find both recipes on my YouTube channel, ‘Ndudu by Fafa’. INGREDIENTS 350g minced Lamb 2 tablespoonful of Biryani spice mix Salt to taste Your preferred oil for frying [...]
BUTTERED CUMIN RICE RECIPE
The first time I had this rice was at a friends wedding. I could not get over how fragrant the rice was and its taste. I asked for the recipe from his Mum and I had to emulate it. The secret was using Ghee, which is clarified butter. I decided to use buerre noisette (caramelised [...]
BAMBARA BEANS (NUTS) CASSOULET
Bambara nuts or beans originates from the Bambara people of West Africa. ‘Bambara’ means ‘unbeliever’ as history dictates the ethnic group resisted Islam when it was introduced in 1854 by Tukulor conqueror, El had Umar Tal. The Bambara ethnic group are spread across West Africa ( in countries such as Guinea, Senegal, Mali and Burkina Faso) [...]
THE GHANAIAN YAM PORRIDGE (MPOTOMPOTO)
Yam Pottage recipe
FAFA GILBERT 