Nutrition
Akyeke
Akyeke
Akyeke is a popular Ghanaian dish made from grated cassava or yam.
The grated cassava or yam is mixed with spices and steamed until cooked.
It is often served with soup or stew made with vegetables and protein such as grilled or smoked fish.
The soup can be spicy or mild, depending on the preference of the person cooking it.
Akyeke is a nutritious and filling meal that is popular in Ghana and other West African countries like La Cote d’Ivoire.
Ingredients
2 cups of dried attieke
2 cups of water
2 tablespoonful of olive oil
One large onion
Salt to taste
Method
In a large bowl, mix attieke and water
After complete absorption of water, stir your attieke with a fork.
Microwave for 2 to 3 minutes or steam while stirring for about 3 minutes.
Remove from microwave or steamer.
Add oil, diced onion & pepper, salt and bouillon stir well.
Serve warm or cold.
Nutrition
Turkey stew
Ingredients
– 1.5kg of turkey
-Salt and pepper to taste
-62-125g of vegetable oil
-5-6 tomatoes
-1 medium onion, sliced
-1 tablespoon of garlic,
– I tablespoonful of grounded gloves
-½ teaspoonful of dried thyme
-1 tablespoonful of smoked paprika
-¼ teaspoonful of curry powder
-1 bay leaf
-1 tablespoonful of Maggi or bouillon (chicken-flavoured)
-2 green onions, chopped (whites
and green parts)
-3 tablespoons (12g) parsley
-1-2 sliced carrot
Preparation
-Season chicken with salt, pepper, and seasoning.
-Cook turkey until tender
-Heat oil in a large pot over me
dium heat until hot, fry turkey
until brown.
-Wash, clean and blend tomatoes,
onions, and garlic.
-Pour the blended ingredients into the pot of chicken.
– Add the thyme, curry powder, bay leaf, parlsey, bouillon, paprika to boil.
Let it simmer until tender (depending on the turkey), 20-30 minutes, frequently stirring to prevent the stew from sticking to the bottom of the saucepan.
Add carrots, green and onions. Cook for five more minutes. Adjust the thickness of the stew with water or stock.
Season with salt according to preference. Remove the bay leaf.
Source: Pulse.com
Ingredients
– 1.5kg of turkey
-Salt and pepper to taste
-62-125g of vegetable oil
-5-6 tomatoes
-1 medium onion, sliced
-1 tablespoon of garlic,
– I tablespoonful of grounded gloves
-½ teaspoonful of dried thyme
-1 tablespoonful of smoked paprika
-¼ teaspoonful of curry powder
-1 bay leaf
-1 tablespoonful of Maggi or bouillon (chicken-flavoured)
-2 green onions, chopped (whites
and green parts)
-3 tablespoons (12g) parsley
-1-2 sliced carrot
Preparation
-Season chicken with salt, pepper, and seasoning.
-Cook turkey until tender
-Heat oil in a large pot over me
dium heat until hot, fry turkey
until brown.
-Wash, clean and blend tomatoes, onions, and garlic.
-Pour the blended ingredients into the pot of chicken.
– Add the thyme, curry powder, bay leaf, parlsey, bouillon, paprika to boil.
Let it simmer until tender (depending on the turkey), 20-30 minutes, frequently stirring to prevent the stew from sticking to the bottom of the saucepan.
Add carrots, green and onions. Cook for five more minutes. Adjust the thickness of the stew with water or stock.
Season with salt according to preference. Remove the bay leaf.
Source: Pulse.com
Nutrition
Health
benefits of Turkey
– Turkey is a rich source of protein
– Skinless turkey is low in fat
– Boosts energy production
– Boosts immune system
– Lowers cholesterol levels
– Contains selenium
