Nutrition
Peanut Cake (Nkate cake)
Nkate Cake
‘Nkate’ cake is a local snack known for its sweet and nutty flavours. This delicious confection combines crushed groundnuts or peanuts with melted sugar. Nkate cake is typically enjoyed as a dessert or as a sweet treat.
Its distinct combination of crunchy peanuts and sweet caramelised sugar creates a delectable texture and flavour that is difficult to resist.
It offers a delightful balance of sweetness and nuttiness.
Ingredients
-Two cups of peanut
– One cup of sugar
Preparation
-Pour the peanut into the blender and crush it up.
-Meanwhile you heat up your pan and pour out sugar in it to make the caramel sauce. Keep stirring so it does not burn.
-The caramel sauce is now ready so we’ll add our crushed peanuts. Keep stirring till it all comes together.
-One has to stir faster so it doesn’t get hard after that it can be cut into any shape of choice.
-Bag them up and they would be ready for school as snack. This is the best recipe for peanut brittle, try it out and let’s see how it comes out. -sweetadjeley.com
Benefits of peanuts
-Supports heart health
– Helps to maintain a healthy weight
-Manages blood sugar levels
-Aids weight loss and promotes healthy skin
-Provides protein to the body
Nutrition
Benefits of fresh cow milk
COW milk is a nutrient-rich milk produced by cows that has been a dietary staple for
humans for centuries. It is known for its rich source of essential nutrients such as calcium, protein, vitamins (B12 and D), and minerals. Cow milk is considered healthy for many individuals, providing benefits for bone health, muscle repair, and overall growth.
– Promotes strong bones
Cow milk is an excellent source of calcium and vitamin D, both of which are essential for maintaining bone density and strength. Regular consumption of milk helps prevent bone disorders like osteoporosis, especially in older adults, as it supports healthy bone development and repair.
– Boosts muscle growth and repair
Cow milk is rich in high-quality protein, containing all nine essential amino acids. This makes it an ideal post-exercise drink to help with muscle repair and growth. The protein in milk also helps sustain muscle mass, which is important as we age.
– Supports heart health
Cow milk contains potassium, a mineral that helps maintain healthy blood pressure by balancing sodium levels in the body. Drinking milk may reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases by promoting optimal heart function and regulating blood pressure.
-Aids in weight management
The protein and fat content in cow milk can promote satiety and reduce overall calorie intake by keeping you full for longer. Additionally, studies have shown that the conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) found in milk may help reduce body fat in some individuals.
– Improves hydration
Cow milk is composed of approximately 90 per cent water, making it a hydrating beverage. Along with providing essential nutrients, milk helps to maintain fluid balance in the body, which is important for overall cellular functions and metabolism.
Source: www.ndtv.com/ health
Nutrition
Waagashi
Waagashi is a type of West African cheese made from cow milk. It is commonly made by the Fulani people, especially those from Northern Benin.
Ingredients
-1 bottle of fresh cow milk
-2 cups of apple cider vinegar
-Sorghum leaves for skin colouring (optional)
Preparation
-Mix fresh cow milk with apple cider vinegar and leave it for sometime.
-Put the mixture on fire at low to medium heat until the milk forms completely.
-Then strain in a colander to remove all the water and your cheese is obtained.
-Soak cheese obtained in cold water for a few minutes (5-10 minutes).
-After removing the cheese you can optionally dip it in boiled red leaves.
-Boil the cheese in the red solution for 10-15 minutes. (Depending on how one wants the red to look).
Serve the fried Wagashi with the West African Suya spice.
