Banku Bonanza

Banku Bonanza is a traditional Ghanaian dish made from fermented corn and cassava dough. It is a staple food in Ghana and is often served with a variety of soups and stews.

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Banku Bonanza

Ingredients

  • 2 cups of fermented corn dough
  • 1 cup of cassava dough
  • Water
  • Salt

Instructions

  1. In a large pot, bring 6 cups of water to a boil.
  2. In a bowl, mix the fermented corn dough and cassava dough with enough water to form a smooth, stretchy dough.
  3. Add the dough to the boiling water and stir continuously to prevent lumps from forming.
  4. Cook for 20-25 minutes, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and pulls away from the sides of the pot.
  5. Add salt to taste and continue stirring for another 5 minutes.
  6. Remove from heat and allow the banku to cool slightly before shaping it into balls or patties.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
30 minutes
Total time:
50 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
250 per serving
Carbohydrates
50g
Protein
5g
Fat
2g

Supplies

Large pot Bowl Stirring spoon

Tools

Cooking stove

Serving suggestions

Serve the banku with groundnut soup, okra soup, or light soup for a traditional Ghanaian meal.

Tips & tricks

For best results, use your hands to mix the dough to achieve the right consistency.

Cost

$5