FRESH PLANTAIN FUFU RECIPE

Plantains are rich in fibre (which is good for your digestive system), Potassium, ( which regulates your heart beat and helps your muscles to work effectively) Vitamin A (which is good for eyes), Vitamin C (helps boost your immune system) to mention but a few. Plantains are similar in calories to Potatoes, however they contain more nutrients to Potatoes. 



Try switching your Potatoes to Plantains the next time you visit your local grocer. Plantains can be enjoyed when unripened (Green), ripened (when it's Yellow) and Over ripened (when it turns black). 
This recipe used the unripened Green Plantain which served with any soup of your choice. 

INGREDIENTS

2 Green peeled and cubed Plantains

150ml of Water

UTENSILS

A very good blender like a Vitamix.

A flat wooden ladle

Heavy bottomed saucepan 

METHOD 

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THE TASTIEST GHANAIAN POTATO SALAD

Potato salad is a popular dish across the world and enjoyed by many.

In Ghana, Potato salad is usually served at events as a side dish, however it’s my go to dish when I have limited ingredients in my fridge to use up.

This recipe offers  a balanced the flavour packed dish by cutting through the creaminess with Cider Vinegar.

I prefer to have my hard boiled Eggs in big chunks for the added texture. 

I introduced sweetness to this dish by adding Onion marmalade (which is easy to make) and the added crunch from my finely diced mixed Peppers and Onions. You can also add your preferred protein to create a meal.

Enjoy this dish with a perfectly grilled Fish or Chicken.

For the list of ingredients, you will need the following;

250g of peeled or unpeeled cubed Potatoes (Best to use any waxy Potato)

1 large sliced Onion

20g of finely diced mixed Peppers 

1 small finely diced Onion

20ml of Olive oil

30g of Mayonnaise 

1 tablespoonful of Cider Vinegar 

Finely diced steamed Carrots (Optional)

Finely chopped Coriander or Parsley (Optional)

3 large hard boiled Eggs cut into chunks 

1 teaspoon of milled Black Peppercorns

Half a teaspoon of salt to taste

METHOD 

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GHANAIAN GARDEN EGGS STEW RECIPE

Garden Eggs (Egg Plant or Aubergines) are rich in Pottasium Thiamin, Vitamin B1 and a good source of fiber to mention but a few. Garden Eggs do have a slight bitter taste and pairs well with boiled Yam, Plantain , Rice etc. It is a popular vegetable in West Africa including Ghana, Nigeria and at times are eaten raw. I try to use Garden Eggs as of the as I can and include it in most of my recipes, particularly when I prepare soup. This recipe is inspired by my Mum, using clear, unscented oil, Tomatoes, Fish and spices. You can be creative and use any Meat, Poultry or Seafood that you prefer, it's a must try.  

INGREDIENTS 

400g of Garden eggs

20ml of Rapeseed / Groundnut oil/ Sunflower oil

1 large sliced Onion 

30g of Tomato purée 

1 Habanero chilli 

1 stock cube

Blended 5 large Tomatoes

1 tablespoonful of a blend of Ginger, Onion, Garlic and Aniseed 

2 tinned Pink Salmon or any Fish of your choice 

2 chopped Green chillies

Salt to taste

METHOD 

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AHAYOE RECIPE (CANDIED PLANTAIN FROM TOGO)

'Ahayoe' is a popular snack from Togo, made from finely diced ripened Plantain and Onion.

The mixture is fried till you either have a crunchy CoCo Pop type of texture or remove it immediately it starts to brown for a softer version.

This recipe makes for a crunchy version and is a firm favourite of mine. 

This dish is also popular amongst the Ewe’s of Ghana and it’s a must try. 

It’s imperative to rid of the excess oil by using a colander and transferring into a mould tin to shape it perfectly.

To make this dish you’ll need the following;

2 ripened Plantain 

1 medium Onion

1 litre of Oil

Half a teaspoon of Salt

METHOD

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