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COOKED (OR BOILED) PLANTAIN

Note: Boiled plantains make an easy-to-prepare base for meat or vegetable stews. Because of the amount of agricultural chemicals used in fruit cultivation, we suggest a good soap and hot-water scrub before cooking plantains this way. If you prefer, you may peel them before boiling. 4 large plantains Drop unpeeled plantains in boiling water. Cook… Read More: COOKED (OR BOILED) PLANTAIN »

AVOCADO WITH SMOKED FISH

1/2 lb smoked fish 4 eggs, hard-boiled, with whites separated from yolks 1/4 cup milk 1/4 cup lime juice 1/4 tsp sugar 1/2 tsp salt 1/3 cup light cooking oil 2 tblsp olive oil 2 large ripe avocados 1 large red bell pepper, or a dozen pimentos from a can or jar Remove the skin… Read More: AVOCADO WITH SMOKED FISH »

AKOTONSHI (STUFFED CRABS)

2 lbs crab meat [I think this recipe assumes raw crabmeat to start; refer to instructions below about boiling crab meat and alter technique if using pre-cooked crab meat, perhaps by just boiling some ginger and cloves in small amount of water and adding a bit to flavor crab. — cmt] 1 tsp salt 1-inch… Read More: AKOTONSHI (STUFFED CRABS) »

AVOCADO WITH GROUNDNUT DRESSING

2 avocados ripe but firm 15 ml (1 tbsp) lemon juice 30 ml (2 tbsp) shelled groundnuts or peanuts 2.5 ml (1/2 tsp) paprika 2.5 ml (1/2 tsp) cinnamon chile powder [cayenne], to taste salt, to taste fresh chives, to garnish Peel the avocados; cut out the stone and cut into cubes. Sprinkle with lemon… Read More: AVOCADO WITH GROUNDNUT DRESSING »

TATALE (GHANAIAN PLANTAIN CAKES)

2 over-ripe medium plantains (black and soft) 1 small onion, finely chopped or grated 25 to 50 g (1 to 2 oz) self-raising flour 5 ml (1 tsp) palm oil (optional) salt and hop pepper, to taste oil, for frying Peel and mash the plantains well. Put into a bowl and add enough of the… Read More: TATALE (GHANAIAN PLANTAIN CAKES) »

AVOCADO AND CRAB HOW TO PREPARE IT

15 ml (1 tbsp) lemon juice 1 clove of garlic, crushed pinch of sea salt freshly ground black pepper, to taste pinch of paprika 1 avocado 175 g (6 oz) white crab meat spring onions to garnish Mix together the lemon juice, garlic and seasonings. Peel and remove the stone from the avocado and mash… Read More: AVOCADO AND CRAB HOW TO PREPARE IT »

HOW TO PREPARE GARI FOTO

25 g (1 oz margarine or palm oil 1 medium sized onion, chopped 2 fresh tomatoes, peeled and chopped 175 g (6 oz) carrots, chopped 175 g (6 oz) mushrooms, chopped 175 g (6 oz) green peppers, chopped 300 ml (1/2 pt) vegetable stock or water hot pepper, to taste 100 g (4 oz) gari… Read More: HOW TO PREPARE GARI FOTO »

JOLLOF RICE IN GHANA

2 1/2 to 3 lb broiler-fryer chicken, cut up 2 cans (16 oz each) stewed tomatoes 2 cups water 2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp pepper 1 cup uncooked regular rice 1/4 lb fully cooked smoked ham, cubed (3/4 cup) 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon 1/4 to 1/2 tsp ground red pepper [or more to taste] 3… Read More: JOLLOF RICE IN GHANA »

BRAISED CHICKEN WITH CHILES

3-4 green chiles, skinned, seeds removed, chopped 1 3-lb chicken, cut into 8 to 10 pieces 2 tbsp butter 1 tbsp peanut oil 1 onion, sliced and separated into rings 1 cup chicken broth 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg Salt and pepper to taste Melt the butter and oil and brown the chicken, a few pieces… Read More: BRAISED CHICKEN WITH CHILES »

SHOKO (BEEF AND SPINACH STEW)

6 small canned tomatoes, with juice 1 whole fresh hot chile 4 medium onions, whole 1/4 cup green bell pepper 6 tbsp vegetable oil 1 lb stewing beef, cut in cubes 1 cup water [or beef broth] 1/4 tsp sugar 1/4 tsp salt 2 tsp cayenne [more or less to taste] 1 1/2 tsp minced… Read More: SHOKO (BEEF AND SPINACH STEW) »