The Flavour & Claypot Chef
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 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) [...]
Yam Pottage recipe
Imagine that slow roasted Leg of Lamb that is spices perfectly and breaks off the bone beautifully served with roasted Vegetables and a sip of your favourite Red wine. Sunday lunch just got exciting. Why not try this hassle free recipe and enjoy your meal with your family without breaking a sweat. INGREDIENTS Half a [...]
Almond butter soup recipe by Fafa Gilbert
Ghanaian recipes are varied and I seem to find new recipes each time, like this stuffed Crab known as Akotonshi. I was rather intrigued about this dish as I could not place it to a specific tribe in Ghana, (apart from the name suggesting it might have originated from the Ga tribe) which is a hazard [...]
INGREDIENTS PIE 500g of Plain flour 1 levelled tablespoon of baking powder (Alternatively use self raising flour) 1 teaspoonful of dried Rosemary 250g of cold butter 1 Egg yolk 1 teaspoonful of Salt to taste 60ml of cold water GOAT MEAT 500g of diced Goat Meat without the bones 20g of Ginger 1 large [...]
Inspired by the Ghanaian snack of Roasted Corn on the Cob with Coconut, enjoy this smoky and spicy Corn and Coconut salad. For a Vegetarian version use the baby flesh of Coconut for your dressing, as described below; INGREDIENTS 2 large corn on the cobs 100g of fresh Coconut shavings 1 medium sized, peeled and [...]
A flavour packed and healthy Caprese Salad recipe with a twist.
The Fulani’s (from the Northern part of Ghana) first introduced Wagashi (The only Ghanaian Cheese) into Ghana. The Cheese is made from Cows milk and it’s naturally delicate in taste or salty depending on the amount of salt used. Milk is mixed with the pounded bark of a Sodom Plant tree, Salted, drained and boiled till [...]
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