THE QUICK OVEN GRILLED SMOKY TILAPIA RECIPE

The recipe that should make your Friday dinner as it is easy and quick to emulate.

You can use other types of Fish for this recipe particularly, Red Snapper, Sea Bream, Sea Bass, Cod etc.

INGREDIENTS 

1 large descaled and gutted Tilapia (or your preferred Fish)

4 tablespoonfuls of Olive oil or Coconut oil

2 sliced large Green/Orange or Yellow peppers. You can use any vegetables you have access to

1 large sliced Red Onion

1 Lime/Lemon

Salt to taste

Marinade 

1 large Onion

1 Lemongrass stalk

30g of charred Ginger

1 large char grilled Red Pepper

14 Thai Red Chillies (Reduce the quantity of Chillies to your personal preference)

1 Habanero chilli

4-5 cloves of Garlic 

20g of Thyme 

To serve 

How about making a Tilapia sandwich using the Plantain Brioche Bread? Recipe below;

Watch how to prepare this amazing recipe below;

Don’t forget to subscribe, try the recipe and share.

All photos, recipes and videos are by the owner of this blog.

MASA - THE AFRICAN GLUTEN FREE CRUMPET RECIPE

Masa is an African crumpet originating from the Hausa tribe. Masa is made from Rice, which is fermented and fried.

This recipe is perfect for your Hors d’oeuvre or Canapés 

Are you looking for a Gluten Free snack that can be enjoyed with a sprinkle of Sugar or Honey or in a savoury way? 

Then grab the following ingredients and prepare this incredible recipe.

I enjoyed my Masa with Chicken Curry and it was an amazing combination of flavours.

INGREDIENTS

150g of uncooked rice soaked overnight or 150g of rice flour.

120g of cooked rice 

1 tablespoon of Sugar

7g of instant dry yeast

Half a teaspoon of salt

100ml of water

Half a teaspoon of bicarbonate soda (optional).

METHOD 

Watch how to prepare this amazing gluten free recipe below;

Don’t forget to subscribe, try the recipe and share. 

OTHER MASA RECIPES

All photos, recipes and videos are by the owner of this blog.

THE AMAZING PLANTAIN BRIOCHE BREAD RECIPE

My intention was to make Tatale with my over ripened Plantain,however that didn’t excite me enough. I decided to bake Bread for my breakfast and on a whim decided to incorporate the mashed Plantain. The rest they say is history, however this history can be repeated in your Kitchen like NOW!

I’ll love to hear your feedback when you do try the recipe by leaving comments. To start you will need the following;

INGREDIENTS 

330g of Bread flour

7g of instant Yeast

1 levelled teaspoon of Salt

3 beaten Eggs

40ml of Extra Virgin Olive oil 

1 large mashed over ripened Plantain 

130ml of Milk

2 levelled tablespoon of light Brown Sugar

Half a teaspoon of Vanilla extract or grated Nutmeg 

30g of flour for dusting

TO SERVE

Best served with a scoop of the ever tasty Ndudu Black Chilli sauce (Shito).

Recipe link below 👇🏾

METHOD 

Watch how to prepare this incredible Plantain Brioche below;

Don’t forget to subscribe, try the recipe and share. All photos, recipes and videos are by the owner of this blog.

THE PERFECT GOAT MEAT STEW YOU MUST TRY

This story started with the Evergreen Okro soup (Fetri Toto) recipe and  inspiration from the classic Ghanaian Tuo Zaafi dish.

Traditionally Tuo Zaafi comprises of Ayoyo (Molokhia/ Jute/ ADEME) sauce and a flavour packed stew which is served with a steamed pliable Corn and Cassava flour ball. 

Since I had the Evergreen Okro soup, I thought why not add the stew and serve with Akple.

Enjoy the most amazing Goat Meat stew recipe which can be enjoyed with your favourite carbohydrates now.

INGREDIENTS 

1 kg of Goat Meat 

1 Habanero chilli

1 Cinnamon stick

SPICE BLEND

30g of Ginger

1 large Onion

1 levelled tablespoon of Aniseed 

3 cloves of Garlic 

300ml of your preferred oil for frying and creating a seasoned oil that can be reserved for other recipes 

2 large Onions 

30g of fresh Thyme 

2 tablespoonfuls of Tomato Purée 

750g of blended Tomatoes

Half a teaspoon of grated Nutmeg 

20g of Rosemary 

6 Bay leaves 

2 chopped Green Peppers

4 chopped Green mild Chillies

2 Habanero Chillies (The amount of Chillies you add should suit your personal preference.

Salt to taste

METHOD 

Watch how to prepare this amazing stew recipe below;

BEST SERVED WITH 

EVERGREEN OKRA SOUP RECIPE 👇🏾

AKPLE RECIPE 👇🏾

Don’t forget to subscribe, try the recipe, leave comments and like the video😘

All photos, recipes and videos are by the owner of this blog.

THE EVERGREEN OKRO SOUP - A PESCATARIAN RECIPE

Gosh! The weather is changing here in the UK as it’s freezing. Phew! This requires a healthy spicy soup to boost ones immune system. I’ve been craving for a Pescatarian Evergreen Okro soup this week and had to treat myself to it. No sooner had I finished preparing this soup and asking everyone the recipe they will love to see next on my YouTube channel, ‘Ndudu by Fafa’, (a choice between the Monkfish Red Curry and this Okro soup), did a resounding vote go to the Okro soup. 

Considering the plethora of Okro recipes I have created, I thought the Monkfish curry would win.

So here you have it my lovelies. Enjoy!

INGREDIENTS 

600g of chopped fresh Okra 

1.5 litres of water

800g of Tilapia fillets

1 Red Mullet or Red Snapper fish

500g of Crabs

250g of Smoked Fish

1 large sliced Red Onion

2 Habanero Chillies

6 large mild Green Chillies

250g of Chopped Garden Eggs leaves/ Spinach/Kale

1 levelled teaspoon of Bicarbonate of Soda

2 tablespoonful of a Ginger, Garlic, Onion & Aniseed blend

Salt to taste

SPICE BLEND 

40g of Ginger

1 large Onion 

3 cloves of Garlic 

1 levelled tablespoon of Aniseed 

50g of smoked dried Shrimps

METHOD 

Watch how to prepare this amazing and equally healthy soup below;

Don’t forget to subscribe, try the recipe and share. All photos, recipes and videos are by the owner of this blog.

THE TASTIEST RED RICE RECIPE

Enjoy this budget sensitive and equally delicious Red Rice recipe mixed with Sardines tonight. A must try recipe!

INGREDIENTS

4 tins of Sardines

2 tablespoonful of Tomato paste

1 tinned chopped Tomatoes

1 teaspoonful of Capers, Lemon or Lime juice

2 Bay leaves

1 teaspoonful of dried / fresh Rosemary (optional)

A pinch of grated Nutmeg

2 large peeled and sliced Onions

3 - 4 Kasoa pepper/ Kpakposhito (Pettie Belle chillies) or any Green Chillies

300g of washed Basmati or Jasmine Rice

250ml of water

Salt to taste

How about this amazing Jollof Rice recipe?

Spice Blend Ingredients

Ginger

Garlic

Aniseed

Onion blend

METHOD 

Watch how to prepare this budget sensitive and equally tasty Red Rice recipe below;

Don’t forget to subscribe, try the recipe and share. All photos, recipes and videos are by the owner of this blog.

THE MOST AMAZING CHILLI SAUCE AND MARINADE RECIPE

Introducing a series of budget sensitive recipes starting with this must try Chilli sauce which doubles up as a marinade. It’s imperative to try this recipe as subsequent recipes will refer to this sauce as a base. You can incorporate any spices to the base of the sauce for a different flavour. 

TIP

Best kept in an airtight container and refrigerated for not more than 14 days.

INGREDIENTS

2-3 large Ramiro Red Peppers (Any Red Peppers)

6 large mild Red chilies (Optional)

50g of fresh Ginger

4 Habanero Chillies or African Birds Eye Chillies  (The quantity of chillies used should be to your personal preference)

3 large cloves of Garlic

I large Onion

1 tablespoonful of Aniseed

1 tablespoonful of Chilli flakes

1 tablespoonful of Chipotle chilli flake (optional)

1 Cinnamon stick

3 Bay Leaves

4 pods of Grains of Selim (Hwentia)

3 tablespoonful of White Wine Vinegar

1 tablespoonful of dark Brown or Brown sugar

70g of cold pressed Organic Virgin Coconut oil

Salt to taste

SECOND SAUCE

1 tablespoonful of Caraway seeds

SHITO

Have you tried the ever popular Black Ghanaian chilli sauce known as ‘Shito’? Click recipe video below👇🏾

METHOD

Watch how to prepare this incredible sauce that doubles up as a marinade below;

Don’t forget to subscribe, try the recipe, like the video and leave comments. All photos, videos and recipes are by the owner of this blog.

HOW TO PREPARE THE BEST RED CURRY WITH MONK FISH OR ANY FIRM WHITE FISH

In continuation of my budget sensitive recipes using the amazing Ndudu Chilli sauce , I present this Monkfish Red curry sauce. This recipe can be enjoyed with boiled Rice, Yam, Plantain, Potatoes etc. You can replace the Monkfish with any firm white Fish of your choosing. What are you waiting for? Oya cook this flavour packed dish and thank me later 😊

NDUDU CHILLI SAUCE RECIPE 

Ingredients

80g of Ndudu Chilli Sauce

50g of roasted Peanuts or 2 tablespoonful of Peanut butter

500g of your preferred firm white fish (Monk Fish/ Cod/ Hake etc)

1 tablespoonful of Coconut oil

5 ladies fingers cut into sizeable chunks

1 deseeded and chopped Green Peppers

20g of roughly chopped Coriander or Spring Onions to garnish

Salt to taste

BEST SERVED WITH

Method

Watch how to prepare this amazing dish using everyday ingredients below; 

Don't forget to subscribe, try the recipe and leave comments with your feedback.

 All photos, recipes and videos are by the owner of this blog. 

THE HEALTHY RED MILLET PORRIDGE YOU MUST TRY

In need of inspiration for my next recipe, I visited my local Asian grocer and discovered different types of Millets.

 In Ghana we have the Pearl Millet (Bajra) which is often mixed with spices to make an amazing porridge known as ‘Hausa Koko’. 

‘Hausa Koko’ translates into porridge made by the Hausa’s as they introduced the porridge to Ghana.

See the Hausa Koko recipe link below;

There are different types of Millets that I’ll discuss in upcoming recipes, hence don’t forget to subscribe and click the notification button on my YouTube channel, to avoid missing any new episodes.

Today I’ll be talking about the highly nutritious Red Finger Millet and some of its main benefits.

BENEFITS 

Weight loss 

 The Gluten free Red Millet contains an amino acid known as Typtophan which reduces one’s appetite

and it’s high fibre content means it keeps you fuller for longer and prevents constipation. A perfect ingredient to add to your weight loss journey.

CALCIUM

The high calcium content of the Red Finger Millet makes it an ideal choice for bone development of children and acts as a preventative measure for bones diseases such as osteoporosis in the  elderly 

AMINO ACIDS

The Red Finger Millet is rich in essential Amino acids that regulates blood sugar levels, helps the Liver, repairs muscle tissues, cholesterol to mention but a few.

The fact that it’s Gluten free excites me as it helps with my IBS. Let’s start cooking....

INGREDIENTS 

100g Red Finger Millet soaked overnight (readily available in most Asian grocers)

600ml of water

1 small Cinnamon stick

5 Cloves

20g of sliced Ginger

2 Grains of Selim pods

2 African Nutmegs 

1 Green Chilli

Brown sugar to taste (optional)

1 tablespoonful of natural Yoghurt (optional)

METHOD 

Watch how to prepare this highly nutritious porridge below;

Don’t forget to subscribe, try the recipe and share. All photos, recipes and videos are by the owner of this blog.

THE SMOKY JOLLOF FRIED RICE RECIPE

‘Jollof Rice has over the years risen in its popularity thanks to the Nigeria and Ghana’s friendly competitiveness and the infamous ‘botched’ attempts (as frowned upon by the purists) by international companies and famous individuals.

I’ve partaken in reinventing Jollof Rice by the plethora of recipes I’ve created over the years including Jollof Arancini, Sticky Jollof Rice, Omurice etc (all available on my YouTube channel, ‘Ndudu by Fafa’).

 A perfect Jollof Rice recipe requires a flavour packed Tomato based sauce and must have that distinctive deep orange colour.

INGREDIENTS 

250g of Smoked Bacon lardons 

2 Eggs

20g of chopped Peppers

I’ve just added to the existing controversy of Jollof making by microwaving it (in honour of prepackaged Jollof Rice available in some supermarkets across the UK)

Verdict - It works however it misses the distinctive smoky flavour that’s achieved when cooked in a pot, especially over coal. A great recipe for students and for a quick recipe (provided you have made your Jollof stew)’.

No sooner had I left the above lengthy statement  on my post did a few followers highlight the lack of ‘smokiness’ and ‘crispy bottomed’ part of the rice known as ‘Kanzo’.

 With this in mind I’ve used the leftover Jollof for this smoky Jollof Rice recipe. 

To start making your Jollof Rice you’ll need your Jollof stew, find the recipe below;

JOLLOF STEW RECIPE 

Learn how to cook your Jollof Rice perfectly and quickly below;

MICROWAVEABLE JOLLOF RICE RECIPE 

METHOD 

Watch how to prepare this smoky and delicious Jollof fried rice below;

Don’t forget to subscribe, try the recipe and share. All photos, recipes and videos are by the owner of this blog.

HOW TO FRY AND SPICE PORK RIBS PERFECTLY

How about this flavour packed fried Pork ribs tossed in the amazing Ndudu Chilli sauce recipe? 

To start this recipe you will need the Ndudu Chilli sauce infused with Caraway seeds below;

INGREDIENTS 

500g of Pork ribs cut into sizeable chunks 

2 tablespoonfuls of Corn starch

1 tablespoonful of Chinese 5 Spice Mix ( readily available in most supermarkets across the UK)

300ml of your preferred oil for frying

30g of Basil/ Spring Onions/ Coriander 

Salt to taste

TO SERVE

Serve this amazing Pork Ribs with either steamed Rice or fried Yam below;

METHOD 

Watch how to prepare this quick and amazing recipe below;

Don’t forget to subscribe, try the recipe and share. All photos, recipes and videos are by the owner of this blog.

THE MICROWAVEABLE JOLLOF RICE RECIPE

Jollof Rice has over the years risen in its popularity across the globe thanks to the Naija and Ghana friendly competitiveness and the infamous ‘botched’ attempts (as frowned by the purists) by international companies and famous individuals.

I’ve partaken in reinventing Jollof Rice by the plethora of recipes I’ve created over the years including Jollof Arancini, Sticky Jollof Rice, Omurice etc

A perfect Jollof Rice recipe requires a flavour packed Tomato based sauce which you can find by clicking the link below;

This quick recipe is perfect for students and for individuals who only have microwaves.

Share your thoughts by leaving comments below.

INGREDIENTS 

200g of Basmati/ Jasmine Rice 

350g of Jollof sauce

500ml of hot water

Salt to taste 

METHOD 

Watch how to prepare this quick and equally tasty recipe below;

Don’t forget to subscribe, try the recipe and share ❤️.

All photos, recipes and videos are by the owner of this blog.

GRILLED OKRO RECIPE - A HEALTHY SNACK

Okra, Okro, Ladies Fingers or Gumbo is rich in Vitamin B, C, Folic acid, Pottasium and Calcium. It' has a high dietary fibre, fewer calories and it's readily available in most grocers and supermarkets. 

I first made this dish in 2014 and haven't looked back since. It's crunchy, smoky, delicious and acts as a healthy snack.

I usually add it to my Omelette or Salads and enjoy the crunch it offers.

This is an easy snack to make and works perfectly with a tangy sauce. Enjoy!

INGREDIENTS 

200g of fresh Okra cut lengthwise 

4 tablespoonfuls of Olive oil

Salt to taste

SAUCE INGREDIENTS 

4 tablespoonfuls of Olive or Coconut oil

2 finely diced banana shallots or 1 large Onion

3 tablespoonful, of white wine vinegar. 

1 tablespoonful of Goats butter or any butter

Zest of 1 lemon (optional)

20g of chopped Greek basil / tarragon /mint / fresh fennel stalks

Salt and pepper to taste.

SAUCE METHOD 

In a saucepan, add the butter and Olive oil. Place the saucepan on a medium heat. Melt and heat the butter till it browns, but not burnt(Buerre noisette). Turn the heat to a lower setting and add the shallots.

Fry gently for 3 minutes (stirring frequently).

Add the Lemon zest and fry for another minute. 

Add the vinegar and increase the heat. Reduce the juice by a third, which should take about 3 minutes. 

Add the Greek basil / Tarragon or your preferred herbs, stir and remove from the heat.

Add salt and pepper to taste and serve.

METHOD 

Watch how to prepare this incredible grilled and nutty Okra below;

Don’t forget to subscribe, try the recipe and share. All photos, recipes and videos are by the owner of this blog.

THE GHANAIAN FRIED CHICKEN RECIPE YOU NEED TO TRY

The Ghanaian fried Chicken is the best you’ll ever have particularly if you pair it with the popular Ghanaian black chilli sauce known as Shito.

INGREDIENTS 

10 Chicken drumsticks 

30g of Ginger 

1 medium sized Onion

Half a teaspoonful of Caraway seeds/ Cumin seeds or Aniseed 

100ml of water

1 clove of Garlic

Kasoa Pepper or any Green chillies 

Salt to taste

300ml of your preferred oil for frying 

TO SERVE

Serve this Chicken with the best Ghanaian Black Chilli sauce known as SHITO below;

METHOD 

Watch how to prepare this amazing fried Chicken recipe below;

Don’t forget to subscribe, try the recipe and share. All photos, recipes and videos are by the owner of this blog.