Ayikple

Ayikple

Ayikple is one of the delicious and nutritious akple recipe of the Ewes. Ayi in English means (beans). Beans contains protein and fiber that aids in the digestive system of the human being.

Beans also contains antioxidants that prevents chronic diseases. Ayikple is highly nutritious and gives energy.

Ingredients

– 1 cup of red beans

– Roasted corn flour

– 1 coconut

– Pounded/dried Herrings

– Anchovies (Aborbi)

– 1 large onion

– Tomatoes (fresh and paste)

– Ginger and garlic

– Pepper

– Oil (coconut or groundnut oil)

– Salt

– Seasonings

Method

– Wash and cook the red beans until it is well cooked and set it aside.

– In another saucepan, pour oil and chopped onions into it

– Add tomato paste

– Add blended Pepper, garlic and ginger

– Stir well and add salt and seasonings

– Add pounded/dried Herrings

-Add Anchovies (aborbi)

– Stir till the stew is well cooked

– Dish it and set it aside

– Crack coconut and blend it

– Sieve the blended juice

– Add coconut juice to the cooked red beans

– Add water and salt to taste

– Stir and allow to boil

– Add roasted corn flour and stir until it is evenly cooked

– Dish ayikple out and serve with the stew

What to take at Ramadan

Ramadan, is one of the sacred and important moments of every Muslim.

It is the month in which it is believed that the Holy Qur’an was sent down from heaven “as a guidance for men and women, a declaration of direction, and a means of salvation.

Fruits and vegetables
Khebab are nutritious

During the ninth month on the Muslim calendar they observe a strict fast from dawn until sunset.

Muslims who are fasting are not allowed to eat or drink (even water) during daylight hours.

During suhoor or sehri, components of a balanced meal can help your blood sugar remain stable and give you energy.

Foods for breaking the fast easily are whole grains, vegetables, fruits, lean protein, healthy fat – all of these are important to give your body all the nutrients it needs after a long day of fasting.

It is also important to include fruits like watermelon, mango, grapes, dates, cashew, sugarcane, oranges and some protein supplement like eggs, khebab, meat, milk and dairy product.

Some drink milk to break the fast. Others use Tamarind, Sobolo, Lamugin etc.

For the main meals, one could consider rice and stew, tuo zaafi and ayoyo, banku and okro stew, omo tuo and groundnut soup or palm nut soup.