HOW TO MAKE THE AUTHENTIC GHANAIAN CORN STICK RECIPE (ADUNLEE / ATSUPIPI)

Thanks to Mum I am able to revive this classic childhood favourite snack of mine known as Atsufufui pronounced phonetically Atsupipi (where the ‘F’ is silent) in Ewe or Adunley/Adunlee in Ga from Ghana.

Basically this snack is best translated as Corn sticks and are very moorish. 

 They’re gluten free and a must try recipe.

Be warned they can be very addictive.

INGREDIENTS 

500g of the Ghanaian Corn flour or use the brand Pam

2 tablespoonfuls of Sugar (increase the amount to suit your personal preference)

600ml of water

Half a teaspoonful of Salt

500 ml of your preferred un-scented oil (Groundnut, Rapeseed or Vegetable oil)

METHOD 

Watch how to prepare this popular gluten free West African snack below;

TO SERVE

Best served with Guacamole. See video recipe below;

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THE TASTIEST WEST AFRICAN RED CURRY SAUCE RECIPE

Are you looking for a quick and easy to follow recipe for lunch or dinner?

Why not try this naturally flavour packed West African Red curry recipe with either Coconut Rice it Sticky Rice.

INGREDIENTS 

800g of Lamb chops 

1 sliced Green Pepper

7 fresh Basil leaves / Akukomesa 

400ml of Coconut milk

Salt to taste 

RED CURRY PASTE

2 large Red Peppers

2 large Onions

30g of fresh Ginger

1 whole lemongrass stalk

1 Habanero Chilli or 8 Thai Chillies

2 tablespoonfuls of Peanut butter or Groundnut purée 

1 teaspoonful of Fish sauce  or Half a teaspoon of fermented locust beans powder / Dawadawa

METHOD 

Watch how to prepare this flavour packed West African Red curry below;

TO SERVE 

Enjoy this amazing curry with the plethora of creative rice recipes below;

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HOW TO COOK MICHELIN STAR SCALLOPS AT HOME

In my previous recipe post for the Black Venus Rice I touched on a travelling memory to Paris where I first enjoyed the Black Venus Rice with seared scallops. 

Concluding this memorable and favourite recipe learn how to cook a Michelin style scallops at home with tips below;

I purchased these scallops from Marks and Spencer for about £7.40 which can make a perfect starter for 4. Impress your guest with this easy to follow restaurant style for lunch or dinner party.

TIPS

1. Bring to scallops to room temperature when you take it out of the fridge.
2. Using a kitchen napkin blot any excess moisture and add salt to taste.
3. Use olive oil (not the extra virgin olive oil) and heat it up till it starts smoking

INGREDIENTS 

400g of Wild Atlantic Scallops

1 tablespoonful of butter 

3 tablespoonfuls of olive oil (not Extra Virgin)

A sprig of fresh thyme 

Salt to taste

TO SERVE 

Serve with cooked Black Venus rice

Watch how to prepare this impressive dinner party starter below;

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THE SWEET POTATOES PIZZA RECIPE WITH GRILLED OKRA and GARDEN EGGS

Imagine a sweet potato base pizza topped with grilled Garden Eggs which has a slight bitter taste and grilled Okra which lends its nutty flavour to each bite. 

Turn that imagination into reality by following this easy to replicate recipe.

INGREDIENTS 

250g of grated Sweet Potatoes 

30g of Okra cut into half lengthwise 

4 Garden Eggs/ Aubergine/ Egg plant cut into 2cm disc shape

80g of grated Cheddar or Mozzarella 

3 tablespoonful of Coconut oil

Salt and Pepper to taste

CHILLI DIPPING SAUCE

5 chopped fresh green chillies 

1 finely chopped medium sized shallots 

20g of chopped spring onions 

1 teaspoonful of fennel seeds

1 levelled teaspoon of chilli flakes

1 tablespoonful of Apple Cider Vinegar 

3 tablespoonfuls of extra virgin olive oil

Salt to taste 

METHOD 

Watch how to prepare this amazing recipe below 👇🏾

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HOW TO COOK BLACK VENUS RICE

My first experience of tasting the  Black Venus rice was in Paris and it’s a memory I love to revisit. The nutty taste of the Black rice, the sandalwood aroma coupled with the seared Scallops made for an amazing food experience. Hence you can imagine my excitement when I chanced upon it at my local fishmongers. Till this day I keep restocking. 

HISTORY 

Black rice has existed for centuries in China and was reserved only for the emperors and a small noble circle, hence referred to as the forbidden rice.

The Black Venus Rice was then introduced in 1997 where the Italian Risotto rice was cross pollinated with the Chinese Black rice. It is cultivated in specific areas of the Po Valley in Italy.

The Black Venus Rice is known for its high nutritional and aphrodisiac properties hence a perfect inclusion to any romantic relationship 😜

 The Black Venus wholemeal rice cooks in 40 minutes (if not soaked) releasing a special aroma of both sandalwood and freshly cooked bread. 

 

INGREDIENTS 

200g of Black rice

600ml of water

1 tablespoonful of butter

Salt to taste

METHOD 

Watch how to prepare this amazing gluten free and nutty rice recipe below;

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MAKE THIS AMAZING EGG and SALTED BEEF FRIED RICE RECIPE

There are 3 rules that I always abide by when making  my Egg fried Rice.

1. The rice should be spiced or cooked in a broth for flavour 
2. The Egg should be Organic or Free range.
3. The Eggs should be chunky when cooked and wrapped around a cluster of rice.

SALTED BEEF INGREDIENTS 

50g of Beef with fat 

1 teaspoon of Caraway seeds

1 tablespoonful of Pink Himalayan salt or Sea salt

1 teaspoonful of Rosemary

1.5 tablespoonfuls of Apple cider vinegar.

INGREDIENTS 

6 Eggs

300g of Coconut and Salted Beef Rice (Angwa Mo)

1 sliced medium shallot

8 chopped mild green chillies (reduce or increase the amount to your personal preference)

1 tablespoonful of Coconut oil

Salt to taste 

SPICED COCONUT OIL RICE RECIPE 

Watch how to prepare this amazing Egg fried rice with salted Beef below;

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MAKE THIS KOREAN CRUNCHY STYLE CHICKEN WINGS FOR LUNCH

Imagine bitting into a crunchy and equally moist Chicken wing, dipped into an amazing flavour packed homemade chilli sauce. 

Move that imagination into reality by following this Korean inspired recipe . 

The recipe has been created with carefully selected ingredients for their flavours and textures to give you the most joy.

Enjoy!

INGREDIENTS 

700g of Chicken wings

200g of Corn starch

1 teaspoonful of freshly milled black peppercorns 

1 levelled teaspoon of Salt

SPICE BLEND

30g of fresh Ginger

1 medium sized Onion

2 cloves of Garlic

1 teaspoonful of Aniseed 

1 small Habanero Chilli (optional)

CHILLI SAUCE

1 large charred Red pepper 

10 Thai red chillies

4 cloves of Garlic

I large Onion

The zest and juice of 1 large Lemon

20g of Ginger

3 tablespoonfuls of Coconut oil

2 tablespoonfuls of brown sugar

1 Habanero chilli (optional)

1 stalk of Lemongrass

500ml of water

1 tablespoonful of Corn starch mixed with 4 tablespoonfuls of water

10g of fresh Thyme

30g of chopped spring onions or onion flowers

20g of fresh basil leaves

Salt to taste

750ml of your preferred oil for frying 

METHOD 

Watch how to prepare this easy to follow recipe including tips below 👇🏾

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