SPINACH, EGG & EGUSI STEW

In my previous recipe I shared Mums Egg and Egusi stew recipe. A must try recipe that’s packed with flavours and nutrients. 

Using the leftover of the Egusi and Egg stew I made this classic Egusi and Spinach stew.

Enjoy this with either boiled Plantain, Yam or Rice.

INGREDIENTS 

400g of wilted Spinach

1 large Banana Shallots 

1 Habanero Chilli 

4 tablespoonful of Palm Oil / Zomi

1 tinned Sardines in Tomatoes sauce

Salt and Pepper to taste

SPICE BLEND RECIPES 

Watch how to prepare this classic Spinach and Egusi stew below;

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THE CARROT GREEN PALAVA SAUCE OR EGUSI SOUP RECIPE

Carrot Greens (the leaves on the taproot of Carrots) are nutritious and can be used for various recipes including this West African classic Spinach Stew mixed with Melon seeds.

Carrot leaves are rich in Potassium, folate, Iron to mention but a few (full benefits in recipe video).

The taste can be compared to fresh Parsley and it’s imperative you use the Organic Carrot leaves. To make this recipe you’ll need the following ingredients;

INGREDIENTS 

350g of Carrot Greens / Kale / Spinach 

20ml of Zomi or Palm oil

3 large peeled and sliced Onions

1 diced large Tomato

200g of ground Melon seeds (Egusi)

150ml of water

1kg of smoked Basa fish / Cod / Hake/ Mackerel 

Salt to taste

SPICE BLEND

30g of Ginger

1 large Onion

3 cloves of Ginger

1 tablespoonful of Aniseed 

1 Habanero Chilli 

METHOD 

Watch how to prepare this healthy West African Carrot Green stew below;

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TO SERVE

How about a glass of the classic Ghanaian Hibiscus drink, ‘Sobolo’?

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GRILLED FISH STEW RECIPE

Inspired by the Adabraka Kenkey House Fish stew which had chunks of sliced Onions included, is this grilled Fish stew version.

Instead of Tilapia fish, you can use Red Snapper, SeaBream, Hake, SeaBass, Mackerel etc.

There are other incredible Fish stews I’ve made over the years, hence you’re spoilt for choice.

INGREDIENTS 

2 tablespoonfuls of Coconut oil

4 large sliced Onions 

1 sliced Celery stalk

2 tablespoonfuls of Tomato purée 

1 tablespoonful of Cayenne Pepper

450g of Tomato Passata/ Sauce

2 Bayleaves 

1 teaspoonful of Mixed Spice with a nutmeg base

2 fresh Rosemary stalks (optional)

10 Basil leaves

Salt to taste

GRILLED TILAPIA

1 teaspoonful of Chilli powder

1 teaspoonful of smoked Paprika 

2 tablespoonfuls of Coconut oil

1 teaspoonful of dried Rosemary 

SPICE MIX

40g of Ginger

1 large Onion

1 tablespoonful of Aniseed 

4 cloves of Garlic

2 tablespoonfuls of Coconut oil

Salt to taste

METHOD 

Watch how to prepare this amazing healthier Fish stew below;

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LOCKDOWN THIS PERFECT BEANS STEW RECIPE

A recipe packed with nostalgic memories of our childhood where joy was sought from the most simplest of things yielding in this case an equally tasty dish. 

I've also shared 4 incredible kitchen hacks and would like to hear Kitchen hacks. 

What Kitchen hacks did your parents or grandparents share with you? 

Let’s start with the list of ingredients and measurements;

INGREDIENTS 

250g of soaked black eyed beans

1.2 litres of water

1 ladle of Zomi (spiced Palm Oil)

1 large sliced Onions

1 Habanero chilli

2 Bayleaves (Optional)

4 pods of Grains of Selim

A thumb sized salt fish

2 tins of Sardines or Mackerel in a rich tomato sauce

Salt to taste

TOPPINGS 

1 medium sized sliced Onions

1 tablespoonful of your preferred oil

3 chopped green chillies

1 optional Bay leaf

FRIED PLANTAIN for 2

1 large sliced ripened Plantain 

1 ladle of your preferred oil for frying

Pinch of Salt to taste

METHOD 

Watch how to prepare this simple and equally tasty Beans stew recipe below;

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HOW TO GRILL THE BEST AND TASTIEST LIVER RECIPE EVER

Rich in Vitamins B12, A, Riboflavin (B2), Folate (B9), Iron to mention but a few, is this flavour packed powerhouse of grilled Lambs liver served with a sweet and sour Onion salad.

INGREDIENTS 

250g of diced Liver

4 levelled tablespoon of Suya/Yaji spice mix

4 tablespoonfuls of Olive oil

1 Green pepper cut into sizeable cubes

1 large Onion cut into sizeable cubes

1 tablespoonful of Corn starch or flour

1 litre of water

Salt to taste

ONION SALAD

1 large thinly sliced Onions

2 tablespoonfuls of Olive oil

1 levelled teaspoon of Sugar

20g of chopped Parsley

6-10 whole Green Chillies

A pinch of Salt to taste

METHOD 

Watch how make this flavour packed grilled Lambs Liver recipe which includes a secret method below👇🏾

 

MAKE YOUR OWN SUYA RECIPE 

BEST ENJOYED WITH THIS WATERMELONADE RECIPE👇🏾

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THE IMMUNE BOOSTING MEDICINAL SOUP RECIPE FROM WEST AFRICA

Inspired by the Nigerian Pepper soup recipe is this immune boosting, medicinal soup to help you combat any flu symptoms. Aptly named ‘Pepper soup’, it is a spicy soup that guarantees one a sweat you after enjoying a bowl. 

You can reduce the amount of chilli to your personal preference. 

Traditionally the Pepper soup spice mix is made using a blend of Grains of Selim, Alligator peppers and African Nutmeg, which are readily available in most African grocers.

For this recipe I’ve included Ginger, Garlic and Prekese (Tetrapleura

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tetraptera) as they contain great anti oxidants.

DISCLAIMER:

Even though the ingredients used are all natural products please seek medical advice if you currently taking medications for a pre existing condition. 

INGREDIENTS 

10 African nutmeg pods

10 Grains of Selim (Etso/Hwentia) with seeds removed

1 tablespoonful of Alligator pepper 

1.5kg of Goat meat/Lamb/Pork/Beef/Fish/Chicken

2 litres of Water 

3 tablespoonfuls of powdered dried Herrings or Crayfish

1 large Onion

50g of Ginger

6 cloves of Garlic 

1 Habanero chilli

1 tablespoon of Red Chilli powder

250g of Shitaake Mushrooms or any Mushroom of your choosing 

10 large Basil leaves (Scent leaves)

Salt to taste

METHOD 

Watch how to prepare this amazing soup below;

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COFFEE & WALNUT CAKE RECIPE USING THE SENEGALESE CAFÉ TOUBA

Coffee and Walnut cake is one of my favourite cakes to enjoy now and again. Naturally l love incorporating new flavours to most of my recipes and this is no exception. After trialling and finally creating the Café Touba (spiced Coffee) from Senegal, the idea of incorporating it into my cake made me excited. 

’Café Touba’, named after the Senegalese city of Touba, is a famous, spiced Coffee drink from Senegal and Guinea Bissau. 

The authentic recipe is a guarded open secret, however I’ve managed to get that distinctive flavour, that Café Touba is known for.

Watch how to prepare your own Café Touba for this recipe below;

INGREDIENTS 

2tbsp instant Coffee mixed with 4 tablespoons of Water or 30ml of Café Touba espresso .  

100g Walnut halves

30g of whole Walnuts for decorating 

225g Butter at room temperature

150g - 225g of soft, light-brown sugar (I used less sugar for my recipe)

4 eggs, beaten together

225g self raising flour

A pinch of Salt

FILLING

250g of Creme Cheese 

80g of Icing Sugar

20ml of Café Touba 

METHOD 

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HOW TO MAKE BROCCOLI STIR FRY RECIPE

Thank you to everyone that voted for this recipe via my Instagram stories ‘Ndudu by Fafa’ and YouTube Community page.

As promised enjoy this quick and nutrient packed recipe that requires a few ingredients.

TIPS

Best to steam your Broccoli than boil it

Steam for 3 minutes and stir fry for a further 2 minutes 

Reserve the Broccoli stalks and use for Stock or making Soup.

INGREDIENTS 

1 large head of Broccoli 

1 medium sized sliced Onion

5 Red Chillies (reduce the amount of Chillies to your personal preference)

2 Green Chillies

20g of thinly sliced Ginger (Julienne cut)

2 large sliced Cloves of Garlic

1 teaspoonful of Sesame seeds

3 tablespoonfuls of Sesame oil

250g of washed Oyster Mushrooms/ Shiitake Mushrooms/ Chestnut Mushrooms

20ml of Water

Salt to taste

METHOD 

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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;

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OTHER MASA RECIPES

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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;

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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 👇🏾

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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;

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THE SMOKY GUINEA FOWL & SPINACH SOUP

On a rainy and cold Saturday morning in London, as I watched droplets of rain splash to the ground, the idea of cuddling up with a steaming bowl soup filled me with warmth particularly as I had smoked Guinea fowl in the freezer thanks to Mum and a dear friend of mine, Tina.

As I ‘patiently’ waited for the Guinea fowl to defrost I decided to write my thoughts around creating this recipe. 

During my childhood when a spent hen was killed and dressed the meat will include some eggs (specifically the yolk) which will be carefully preserved and added to the soup at a later stage. The flavour of the fresh free range and organic hen meat in the light, spicy tomato soup was incredible. 

Filled with nostalgia I decided to prepare this smoky Spinach soup with the Guinea fowl and by introducing an Umami flavour in the form of Koobi (salted & dried Tilapia) to the soup.

Traditionally the Ghanaian Spinach soup has a strong ‘gamey’ and umami flavour thanks to the inclusion of snails, mushrooms, smoked Fish and at times ‘bush meat’.

Inspired by the delicate flavour of a spent Hen and the strong ‘gamey’ flavour of a traditional Spinach soup I created this recipe. A smokey, light, somewhat ‘gamey’ Spinach soup that will please any palette.

INGREDIENTS 

1.5kg of smoked Guinea fowl/ Chicken or Turkey

20ml of Koobi stock or 20g of salted Fish

1.5 litres of water 

1 large Onion

1 Habanero chilli or 10 Kasoa peppers 

3 teaspoonfuls of Ginger and Garlic blend

Salt to taste

Chopped red mild chillies to garnish 

KOOBI STOCK 

METHOD 

Watch how to prepare this incredible healthy soup below;

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THE AMAZING WEST AFRICAN PUDDING RECIPE - GLUTEN FREE

During one of our conversations about life, Mum revealed her favourite childhood pudding that her Dad (Grandpa) made for the family particularly after they returned from the farm. 

I was intrigued because that was the first time of hearing of it and moreover from her description it meant I had to taste this.

I quickly got the 3 main ingredients required for the recipe and made it on a day that Mum and I were hosting family members from Togo.

The stories and fondness associated with this pudding meant I had to share this recipe. 

A must try recipe! It’s now my favourite pudding and guess what I made another version coming up next.

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INGREDIENTS 

200g of raw Peanuts soaked for a minimum of 2 hrs

300g of fresh Corn kernels 

1 litre of water 

1 large ripened Papaya or PawPaw

METHOD 

Watch how to prepare this amazing healthy pudding recipe that can be enjoyed hot or cold below;

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THE WEST AFRICAN BURGER RECIPE

INGREDIENTS 

350g of Beans Stew. Use 250g for the Burger bun and reserve the 100g for filling the burger.

70g of Gari

20g of chopped Coriander leaves (optional)

Coconut oil for molding

250ml of your preferred unscented oil for frying

KELEWELE

2 over ripened Plantain that are still firm cut into sizeable chunks 

20g of fresh Ginger

1 teaspoonful of Aniseed

3 cloves

2 African nutmeg or a pinch of grated normal nutmeg 

1 or 2 Habanero chillies

Salt to taste

GREEN PLANTAIN CHIPS

1 large peeled Green Plantain thinly sliced using a Potato peeler

Salt to taste

METHOD 

Watch how to make this creative burger with any type of Beans stew below;

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Find other inspiring Beans stew recipes you can use for this recipe below;

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THE WEST AFRICAN FRIED CHICKEN STEW RECIPE

Imagine biting into a crunchy and equally moist fried Chicken that has been slow cooked in a perfectly seasoned Tomato stew. Now imagine enjoying that with a hot ball of soft and pliable Kenkey (hmmmm😘).

INGREDIENTS 

3 large Tomatoes 

1 tablespoonful of Tomato paste or purée 

5 Green chillies 

1 clove of Garlic

1 large Onion

20g of Ginger

100g of shallots 

2 tablespoonfuls of Coconut oil

1 teaspoonful of smoked Shrimp powder 

1 teaspoonful of Chilli flakes

Salt to taste

300g of crispy fried Chicken 

CRISPY FRIED CHICKEN RECIPE 

METHOD 

Watch how to prepare this flavour packed stew below;

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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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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;
Watch how to make these easy to follow Yam Canapés below;

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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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