Kenkey Extravaganza
Kenkey is a popular Ghanaian dish made from fermented maize dough, wrapped in banana leaves and then steamed. It is a staple food in Ghana and is often served with fried fish and pepper sauce. This Kenkey Extravaganza recipe will guide you through the process of making this delicious dish at home.
Ingredients
- 4 cups of fermented maize dough
- Banana leaves for wrapping
- Water
- Salt
Instructions
- Soak the banana leaves in water to soften them.
- Mix the fermented maize dough with water and salt to form a smooth, thick paste.
- Divide the dough into small portions and wrap each portion in a banana leaf, shaping it into a cylindrical form.
- Steam the wrapped dough for about an hour until it is cooked through.
- Allow the kenkey to cool before serving.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 30 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 1 hour
- Total time:
- 1 hour
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 300 per serving
- Carbohydrates
- 60g
- Protein
- 5g
- Fat
- 2g
Supplies
Large pot for steaming Knife for cutting banana leaves
Tools
Steamer
Serving suggestions
Serve the kenkey with fried fish and spicy pepper sauce for an authentic Ghanaian meal.
Tips & tricks
For best results, use freshly fermented maize dough for a more authentic flavor.
Cost
$10