GARDEN EGGS and PLANTAIN WRAP RECIPE

The new norm (where majority of us work from home) means one will need a quick hot lunch. I made this Garden Eggs and Halloumi wrap in less than 10 minutes as I already had the perfectly spiced Waakye Tomato stew.

 It’s in planning that we save time hence the Waakye stew series. Waakye is a popular Ghanaian Rice and Beans dish which is enjoyed with a slow cooked Tomato stew. The Tomato stew can last up to 3 weeks in the fridge in a sterilised airtight container.

WAAKYE TOMATO STEW RECIPE 

In the absence of Halloumi use the Ghanaian Wagashi or Indian Paneer cheese.

You can substitute the Garden Eggs for Aubergines or Egg Plants. Enjoy!

EGG MAYONNAISE DRESSING 

INGREDIENTS 

250g of Garden Eggs/Egg Plant stew

150g of Halloumi cut lengthwise 

1 medium sized ripened Plantain, peeled and cut lengthwise 

4 tablespoonfuls of Egg Mayonnaise 

4 Tortilla wraps (available in most supermarkets across the UK)

30ml of your preferred oil for frying

Salt and Pepper to taste 

Learn how to make a quick Garden Eggs stew below; 

METHOD 

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GARDEN EGGS AND OKRA STEW RECIPE - Quick and tasty

Waakye stew is a perfectly spiced, slow cooked Tomato stew synonymous with the Northerners from Ghana. The stew is usually served with a Rice and Beans dish cooked in Sorghum leaves called Waakye, hence the apt description ‘Waakye Stew’.

WAAKYE TOMATO STEW RECIPE 

The first episode covered the Garden Egg stew recipe, which is easy and quick to emulate. In the absence of Garden Eggs you can use Aubergines instead.

QUICK GARDEN EGGS STEW RECIPE 

In the second episode of the Waakye Stew series, (where I will be creating as many dishes as I can with the perfectly spiced Tomato stew), is this Okra and Garden Eggs stew recipe.

To make this quick Okra and Garden Eggs stew you will need the following ingredients;

INGREDIENTS 

300g of chopped Okra

200ml of Water

300g of smoked Haddock or Mackerel 

1 large Onion

3 chopped mild Red Chillies or 1 Habanero Chilli for a hotter

Quarter of a teaspoon of Bicarbonate Soda

300g of Garden Eggs stew

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QUICK GARDEN EGGS ( AUBERGINE) STEW RECIPE

Inspired by the current pandemic and the effects of loss of income, I decided to create quick, healthy and nutritious dishes in the next few weeks. The recipes will require a slow cooked Waakye (The Ghanaian Rice and Beans) Tomato stew. It’s best to cook a large batch of the stew; portion into individual airtight containers and freeze them till a recipe requires it.

Watch the video Waakye Tomato stew recipe below;

INGREDIENTS 

200g of Waakye Tomato Stew

400g of diced Garden Eggs soaked in salty water

400 ml of water to boil the Garden Eggs

200g of smoked fresh Haddock 

1 large sliced Onion

6 chopped Green Chillies

3-4 Basil leaves (optional)

METHOD 

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THE PERFECT OKRO and GARDEN EGG STEW RECIPE

The Garden eggs and Okra looked inviting and fresh, resulting in me buying some from my local grocer. 

My drive home included what I'd make out of my purchases. The decision to prepare Okra and Garden egg stew was quick, since I had some crabs and precooked spiced Lamb pieces left in my freezer.

The cooking time in making this dish was cut in half due to me precooking some elements of the dish, eg;

Tomato Passata and Steamed meat.

INGREDIENTS 

350g of chopped Okro

350g of Garden Eggs

1 large diced Onion

250g of Crabs

GINGER BLEND 1 (Crabs)

30g of peeled Ginger

1 large Onion

1 teaspoonful of Aniseed

1 Habanero chilli 

NDUDU’s PASSATA 

300g of Tomatoes 

2 cloves of Garlic 

20g of Ginger 

GINGER BLEND 2 (Lamb)

30g of peeled Ginger

1 teaspoonful of Aniseed 

1 teaspoonful of Carom seeds

1 large Onion 

500g of diced Lamb, Goat meat, Fish, Seafood  or any Poultry of your choosing 

20g of Tomato paste

4 tablespoonfuls of Vegetable oil or your preferred oil.

Salt to taste

Optional chopped Coriander for garnishing.

Method 

PASSATA

Blend the Tomato, Garlic and Onion into a smooth paste. 

Transfer the blended Tomato into a saucepan and place on a medium heat to simmer. Cook for about 30 minutes or until you have a thick double cream consistency.

Once cooled down, transfer the mixture into a container with a lid and use it when a recipe requires it.

STEAMED LAMB

Blend the Ginger. Onion, Aniseed and Carom seeds into a smooth paste.

Marinade the Lamb pieces for a minimum of 3 hours.

Transfer the meat into a saucepan and place on a medium to low heat. 

Cook on a low heat for an hour and use when a recipe requires it. 

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