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
Sobolo
Sobolo, also known as hibiscus tea, is a popular and refreshing drink found in parts of Africa, particularly in Ghana.
Ingredients:
2 cups of dried hibiscus flowers
8 cups of water
1 cup of sugar (adjust to taste)
Ginger (a medium-sized piece), grated
Optional: Pineapple juice, lemon juice, or mint leaves for extra flavour
Preparation:
-Boil water in a large bowl.
-Once the water is boiling, add the dried hibiscus flowers and grated ginger.
-Also, add the peels of the pineapple and lemon to the boiling mixture to give it a strong scent and flavour.
-Reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 20-30 minutes. The longer it simmers, the stronger the flavour.
-After simmering, turn off the heat
and strain the mixture to remove the flowers, peels, and ginger.
-While the liquid is still hot, add sugar to your taste and stir until it’s completely dissolved.
-If you want to add more flavours, now is the time to add pineapple juice, lemon juice, or mint leaves. This step is optional but can enhance the taste.
– Let the sobolo cool down to room temperature. Once cooled, you can refrigerate it until it’s chilled.
-Serve the sobolo chilled. You can garnish it with lemon slices or mint leaves for a refreshing and appealing look.
– Boil about a cup of water and dissolve your sugar in it to make a concentrated syrup and pour in your sobolo. This method works better than adding sugar directly.
Enjoy your homemade Sobolo, a perfect drink for any occasion!
Source: Pulse.com
Nutrition
Khebab
Khebab, popularly known as kyinkyinga in Ghana, is a very popular street food.
With meat variations ranging from beef, gizzards, chicken, guinea fowls, sausages and others, this spicy meat threaded on skewers and grilled over a gentle heat is usually served with sliced onions and spicy pepper powder.
It is very popular among the Hausa people in northern Ghana. The people that sell them are referred to as Abochi.
Ingredients
Kyinkyinga powder
●1 cup of ground peanuts (You can also use peanut butter powder )
●1 tablespoonful of onion powder
Salt to taste
●1 tablespoonful of paprika
●1 tablespoonful of ginger powder
●1 tablespoonful of cayenne
pepper
●1 tablespoonful of black pepper
Beef / meat on skewers
●5 Pounds diced beef /meat/ gizzard
●1/2 bulb of onion
Oil
Preparation
-Mix all the spices in a bowl together to get the kyinkyinga powder.
-Dip a cooking brush in oil and quote your beef on skewers with oil
– Generously rub your kyinkyinga powder mix on the meat and place them on a baking dish
-Place the baking dish of kebabs in a 350 degree Fahrenheit pre-heated conventional oven.
-Bake it for about 20 minutes and your beef / meat kebabs will be ready.
