THE AUTHENTIC SWEET POTATO POTTAGE (MPOTOMPOTO) RECIPE

Autumn beckons and as such comfort dishes are a must. Starting with this authentic Ghanaian Sweet Potato Pottage or Mpotompoto recipe.

INGREDIENTS 

1 large diced Japanese Sweet Potatoes 

2 large sliced Onions

5-10 Green chillies 

1 clove of Garlic 

4 strands of Grains of Selim (Hwentia)

2 cloves

2 African Nutmegs

1 ladle of Palm oil

1-2 large smoked Fish

800ml of water

1 ladle of blended Tomatoes 

Salt to taste

SPICE BLEND

30g of Ginger 

1 clove of Garlic

1 large Onion 

METHOD 

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HOW TO MAKE PUFFED RICE CAKES

Rice cakes were popular 80’s snacks in Ghana but are rare to find these days. One had to save their little Pesewas to buy and enjoy this snack. 

During the same period a game known as ‘tchem p3’ (spelt phonetically) which means ‘divide in 2 equal parts’ was equally popular. 

The rules of the game stipulates all participating members must divide anything they had in two if caught by a member. This meant one had to have some wit about themselves to avoid been caught.

How about recreating that nostalgic childhood memory today by trying this easy to follow recipe?

Enjoy!

INGREDIENTS 

100g of Rice Puffs / Bubbles (available in most Indian grocers)

1 cup of granulated sugar

50ml of water

Pinch of salt to taste

METHOD 

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THE AMAZING SUYA BEANS RECIPE YOU MUST TRY

Just imagine the nutty and buttery texture of beans, mixed with that Umami flavoured salted beef, the fishy taste of Tuna with the hint of heat from the Cayenne pepper and that smoky nutty taste of your preferred charcoal grilled Suya all in a pot. Now imagine savouring all these flavours in this incredible beans stew recipe which pairs well with that caramelised sweet taste of fried ripened Plantain. Gosh! 

INGREDIENTS 

250g of Cannellini beans or Black eyed beans soaked at least for an hour

1.5 litres of water 

3 Bay leaves 

4 stalks of Grains of Selim (Hwentia)

3 dried red chillies 

6 tablespoonfuls of your preferred oil

1 large sliced Onions

1 diced salted beef

4 green chillies

2 tablespoonfuls of Tomato purée 

1 tablespoonful of Cayenne pepper 

200g of Passata or blended Tomatoes 

1 tinned Tuna

250g of Goat/Lamb/Beef char grilled Suya 

30g of chopped Spring Onions or Onion flowers

Salt to taste

SPICE BLEND

30g of Ginger

1 clove of Garlic

1 large Onion 

1 teaspoonful of Aniseed 

40g of dried Shrimp

Watch how to prepare this flavour packed stew below;

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THE AUTHENTIC ASAANA/ LIHA RECIPE ( CARAMELISED CORN DRINK)

I finally found the most authentic way of making the famous West African fermented corn drink known as Asaana, Liha,Tchakpalo, Dolo or Aliha.

The fermented and germinated corn kernels are milled, mixed with water, fermented further and added to Caramel for that distinctive dark brown to black look. 

The inclusion of Salt in this recipe is optional as it helps reduce the amount of Sugar used.

 The amount of Sugar used should suit your personal preference. When next you are in Ghana, Togo or Benin do enjoy a calabash full of this ‘goodness’.

Watch how to germinate your corn kernels here;

INGREDIENTS 

250g of milled fermented & germinated corn

100g of granulated Sugar

1.8 litres of Water 

4 Grains of Selim (Hwentia)

Pinch of Salt

METHOD 

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THE ULTIMATE YAM CANAPE RECIPE

Yam-my Yummy Yam Canapés recipe. I hope you’re enjoying these creative Yam series?

Why not try this recipe for the family or your next dinner party?

INGREDIENTS 

225g of Yam Shortcrust Pastry

30g of Corn starch 

50g of Corn flour

FILLING

250g of minced Beef

2 large sliced Onions 

5 chopped green chillies (Kasoa Pepper)

3 tablespoonfuls of your preferred oil

1 tablespoonful of smoked Paprika 

Half a teaspoon of Caraway / Aniseed 

180g of all natural Yoghurt 

30g of chopped Parsley 

30g of chopped Spring Onions

Optional grated pinch of Nutmeg

Salt and pepper to taste

METHOD;
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YAM MEAT PIE (TURNOVER) RECIPE

Finally I have the Yam Meat Pie (Turnover) recipe including the video up on my YouTube channel, ‘Ndudu by Fafa’.

I am taking my Mum out for a quick Autumn like picnic to enjoy these beauties. 

A must try GlutenFree recipe as part of the ‘New West African Recipe’ movement. Enjoy!

INGREDIENTS 

225g of Yam Shortcrust Pastry

30g of Corn starch 

50g of Corn flour

FILLING

250g of minced Beef

2 large sliced Onions 

5 chopped green chillies (Kasoa Pepper)

3 tablespoonfuls of your preferred oil

1 tablespoonful of smoked Paprika 

Half a teaspoon of Caraway / Aniseed 

180g of all natural yoghurt 

30g of chopped Parsley 
1 Egg Yolk

30g of chopped Spring Onions

Optional grated pinch of Nutmeg

Salt and pepper to taste

HOW TO PREPARE YAM SHORTCRUST PASTRY 

METHOD 

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GLUTEN FREE YAM SHORTCRUST PASTRY RECIPE

How many recipes can I create using Yam? Let’s start with this gluten free shortcrust pastry.

INGREDIENTS 

300g of boiled Yam

1 tablespoonful of butter 

1 large Egg

150g of Corn starch 

20ml of Full fat milk 

Salt to taste 

METHOD 

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