Kenkey Krazy
Kenkey Krazy is a traditional Ghanaian dish made from fermented corn dough. It is a staple food in Ghana and is often served with fried fish and hot pepper sauce.
Ingredients
- 3 cups of fermented corn dough
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- Water
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix the fermented corn dough with salt.
- Add water gradually and knead the dough until it forms a smooth, elastic texture.
- Divide the dough into small balls and wrap them in banana leaves or corn husks.
- Place the wrapped dough in a large pot and add water to cover them.
- Boil the kenkey for 2 hours, adding more water if needed.
- Remove the kenkey from the pot and let it cool before serving.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 30 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 2 hours
- Total time:
- 2 hours
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 300 per serving
- Carbohydrates
- 60g
- Protein
- 5g
- Fat
- 2g
Supplies
Large bowl Large pot
Tools
Banana leaves or corn husks
Serving suggestions
Serve the kenkey with fried fish and hot pepper sauce.
Tips & tricks
For an authentic taste, use banana leaves to wrap the kenkey before boiling.
Cost
$5