Honestly I wished I knew the individual who created this recipe for Ghana. This individual needs to be celebrated. The textures and flavours of this rather simple Ghanaian dish is one you need to try. FLAVOUR PROFILE The creamy slightly sweet flavour of the Black Eyed Beans pairs well with the crunchy slightly fermented taste [...]
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Quick no Yeast Dry Doughnut recipe
How about an Instant hot dry doughnut for an indulgent day? During my research on food trends I came across the instant wet doughnut recipe and I quickly thought of a dry version (which is a firm favourite with most Ghanaians). I looked in my fridge and I still had some homemade Yoghurt and Condensed [...]
How to make Condensed Milk at home
Can you believe you only need 2 ingredients to make this? Perfect for your Ice Creams, doughnuts, candy or most sweet bakes etc Once you make your Condensed Milk, place it in a sterilised Jar and cover it tight. It stores in the fridge for 2 weeks. Once opened consume within 3 days. INGREDIENTS 2 [...]
How to cook the tastiest Steak simply
The thought of a plate of Pan fried Steak with Parmesan shavings, soft Garlic on a bed of Rocket salad made me smile. As I tucked into each bite I missed my friends and the bi weekly, Pub meal treat we used to have (pre lockdown century). it does feel like a century... The only [...]
QUICK MEATY RICE RECIPE
Introducing a quick one pot Rice dish that’s packed with natural flavours and a perfect comfort food for a working week. You can use Brown Rice instead of White Rice and also replace the minced Meat with either Turkey, Chicken or Pork. Considering this recipe requires a few ingredients the outcome in terms of flavour [...]
THE TASTIEST WEST AFRICAN GREEN CHILLI SAUCE RECIPE
Introducing an all natural flavour packed sauce that doubles up as a marinade for Lamb or Goat Meat. Im currently testing it with Chicken and I’ll update you with the verdict later. The recipe makes for a mild, tangy Green Chilli Sauce with subtle hints of seafood and a smoky taste. For a spicier version [...]
EASY COCONUT CURRY RICE RECIPE
Enjoy this budget friendly and equally delicious Coconut Curry Rice recipe with a few ingredients. INGREDIENTS 200g of Basmati/ Long grain or Jasmine Rice 250ml of Coconut Milk 60g of Butter or Coconut oil 3 dried Chillies or 1 teaspoon of Chilli flakes 1 Cinnamon stick 1 tablespoonful of Cumin seeds 1 tablespoonful of Curry [...]
ABOBOI AKARA (Bambara Beans & Plantain Fritters)
Inspired by the traditional, West African, Vegetarian and Gluten free Aboboi (Spiced Bambara Beans sauce which is served with Plantain Pancakes), is this Akara/Koose version. Escape into the land of flavour and experiment with this recipe. INGREDIENTS 250g of Bambara Beans 200ml of Water 2 medium sized over ripened Plantain 3 medium sized Onions 5-8 [...]
Easy Homemade Cottage Cheese recipe
In my previous recipe post I made the West African Cheese known as Wagashi and proceeded to also make Cottage Cheese with the remaining Organic Whole Meal I had left. The process of making Cottage Cheese is similar to making Wagashi. The similarities end where the Curd is separated from the Whey for Cottage Cheese. [...]
WAGASHI (THE WEST AFRICAN CHEESE RECIPE)
The Fulani’s (from the Northern part of Ghana) first introduced Wagashi into Ghana. Wagashi / Wara/ Woagachi is enjoyed in Nigeria, Togo, Benin, Burkina Faso, Mali, Côte D’Ivoire etc The Cheese is made from Cows milk and it’s naturally delicate in taste when Salt is not added. Traditionally hot fresh Milk is mixed with the [...]
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