Kontomire (Cocoyam leaves) stew is a popular Vegetable stew from Ghana where one can add any protein of their choice. To learn more about the health benefits and possible side effects of Cocoyam and its leaves including how to cook it perfectly, please click the video link below [embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dgn7Ehj3Fas%5B/embedyt%5D This is a pescatarian recipe [...]
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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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
AYAMASE CHICKEN CAKES
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 [...]
PAN FRIED CHICKEN PIES RECIPE
Make these quick pan fried Pies which can be refrigerated, frozen and stuffed with any protein or vegetables of your choosing. INGREDIENTS 400g All Purpose Flour 200ml of Hot water 1 teaspoon of Salt 3 - 5 tablespoonfuls of Vegetable Oil FILLING 450g of shredded cooked Chicken 70g of chopped Spring Onions 1 teaspoonful of [...]
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