QUICK AND EASY OMELETTE FOR ANYTIME OF THE DAY

Having spent most part of the day disinfecting my home, I needed a quick nutritious dish to curb my hunger and regain my energy.

I eyed the eggs whilst mopping  the floor and decided to use whatever vegetables I had in the fridge for an omelette.

You can use any vegetables that you have readily available, however to emulate recipe you’ll need the following ingredients;

INGREDIENTS 

3 large Eggs

1 small Onion / Shallot

Half a green sliced Pepper

1 grated Carrot

30g of diced Green Beans

1 sliced clove of Garlic

1 tablespoonful of Olive oil

1 teaspoonful of Butter

Salt and Pepper to taste 

METHOD 

Watch how to prepare this quick and delicious Omelette recipe below;

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THE AMAZING PURPLE CABBAGE PORRIDGE RECIPE

A random conversation with a dearest friend of mine sparked this Purple cabbage porridge recipe. Tina sent a picture of her blended Cocoyam for her fresh Fufu in a pot and we talked about the colour. Cocoyam has a light lavender colour and I had some Purple cabbage in the fridge to mimic the colour.

I’ve since created another recipe using the purple cabbage which I’ll talk about in another post.

Purple or Red Cabbage are packed with Vitamins A, C, K, B6 and acts as a great antioxidants.They’re also rich in Potassium, Iron, Calcium etc and are inexpensive to buy.

The Purple Cabbage can be steamed, eaten raw especially in Coleslaws and soup. 

Let’s incorporate this wonder vegetable into our porridge. Why not!

INGREDIENTS 

100g of washed  and chopped Purple Cabbage 

4 tablespoonfuls of brown rice flour 

550ml of water

A pinch of salt to taste 

1 tablespoonful of Coconut oil

2 Grains of Selim pods (Hwentia/ Etso)

10g of sliced Ginger

1-2 tablespoonful of brown sugar 

TO SERVE

Use any fruit of your choice as a topping

1 tablespoonful of chopped candies Ginger (Optional)

METHOD 

Watch how to prepare this nutrient packed porridge recipe below;

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QUICK PERI PERI LEMON RICE RECIPE

In the name of improvising and making every ingredient go a long way, I used the Peri Peri stock in preparing this delicious Lemon rice recipe.

To make the stock you need to watch how I made it below;

INGREDIENTS 

250g of Basmati rice

350ml of Peri Peri stock

1 quartered Lemon

Half a teaspoon of freshly milled Black Peppercorns 

1 levelled tablespoon of Curry Powder

1 teaspoonful of dried Oregano 

1 teaspoonful of dried Thyme

Salt to taste

METHOD 

Watch how to prepare this incredible Lemon rice recipe below;

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NDUDU GRILLED PERI PERI CHICKEN RECIPE

The adage 'when life gives you Lemon you make Lemonade' applied here when I started to clean my fridge and freezer and found 1 red pepper and a pack of Chicken. I rummaged further and found Habanero chillies, Onion, Lemon and some dry herbs. Peri Peri sauce here I come! 

I had created this recipe previously but omitted sugar and this time around I included it. The sauce will last for 14 days in an airtight container in the fridge and can be frozen for up to 3 months. 

Anyway to make th tastiest Peri Peri sauce, you need the following ingredients;

INGREDIENTS 

SAUCE/MARINADE

1 charred and quartered Red pepper

2 large peeled and quartered Onions

2 Habanero chillies 

2 bulbs of peeled Garlic

Zest and juice of 2 Lemons

40g of fresh Thyme

40g of Oregano

2 levelled tablespoon  of smoked Paprika

30ml of Olive oil

25ml of White Wine Vinegar

2 tablespoonfuls of Brown Sugar

3 fresh Bayleaves 

Salt and Pepper to taste

500g of a mixture of Chicken drumsticks and thighs

The sauce can be used to grill Fish, Goat meat, Halloumi etc and also used to flavour Rice and Couscous.

METHOD 

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THE HEALTHIEST GHANAIAN VILLAGE OKRO SOUP RECIPE

Hearing how expensive groceries are in #Ghana I created this recipe to give everyone the chance to eat nutritious dishes to boost their immune system. 

For the lucky ones who are able to put food on their table, do share a bowl with a neighbour who might be struggling by their door. 

To prepare the  healthiest Okro soup recipe served with steamed #Ghanaian Brown rice ball, you’ll need the following ingredients;

INGREDIENTS 

300g of chopped Okra

2 large Onions

40g of  Ginger

3 thinly sliced cloves of Garlic

250g of smoked fried Herrings

1 litre of Water

70g of smoked Shrimps

2-3 Habanero chillies or Kasoa Pepper

1 tablespoonful of Keta School Boys (sun-dried Anchovies)

Salt to taste

BROWN RICE BALL

250g of Brown Rice flour

350 ml of water

Salt to taste

How about this Gluten free lightly fermented steamed corn ball?

METHOD 

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POSH GARI AND SHITO

Hmm! Gari and Shito (the popular Ghanaian Black Chilli sauce) has saved many a hungry stomachs particularly at boarding school.

Come to think of it, I might as well name these quick recipe series as the ‘Chop Box series’, share your thoughts.

GARI

Gari is a popular West African ingredient made from fermented, grated and roasted Cassava (Yuca). 

Gari can last up to 2 years in an airtight container and it’s still an essential ingredient in every Chop Box a student takes to boarding school. Read more about Gari

SHITO

Shito is a popular Ghanaian Black Chilli sauce that’s made from powdered Shrimps, Herrings, spices, Chillies, Onions, Tomatoes etc, which are slow cooked till you achieve the rich black colour. 

The sauce is devoid of any moisture when it turns black meaning it does last for at least a year. 

Watch how I make my aromatic Black Chilli sauce below and see why it’s had over 100,000 views on YouTube.

Paying homage to a time lost and essential part of most Ghanaian upbringing I have included 2 new ingredients to make this dish protein rich and twisted.

Enjoy!

INGREDIENTS 

4 tablespoonfuls of Gari

3 tablespoonfuls of Water

1 teaspoonful of SHITO

20g of chopped Spring Onions (optional)

1-2 Eggs 

1 tablespoonful of oil to fry the Eggs

Salt to taste

METHOD 

Watch how to make this nostalgic and classic Ghanaian dish below;

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Gari

FERMENTED CORN GRANULES PORRIDGE (KORKLUI) RECIPE

'Korklui' is a gluten free porridge made from fermented milled corn, that's shaped into tiny pearl like granules and boiled. It's particularly enjoyed by the Ewe's of Ghana with roasted Peanuts. 

Korklui (fermented Corn granules porridge) versatility means you can serve it with any nuts of your choosing, fruits, herbs, Chocolate shavings etc for the adventurous or enjoy it as it is. The choice is yours to make. 

INGREDIENTS

40g of fermented milled Corn dough

400ml of Water

1 tablespoonful of Sugar

A pinch of salt to taste

TO SERVE

You can serve the porridge with the following toppings; 

Roasted Peanuts, Cashew, Brazil nuts, Pistachio, practically any nuts of your choice. 

CREATIVE TOPPINGS

Chocolate shavings

Fresh Mint

Blueberry

Milk

Yoghurt

METHOD

Watch how to prepare Korklui below; 

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