Learn to prepare Ghanaian local food with Ghanaian male chef ampesi(akaw) with koobi abomu AUTHENTIC

groundnut paste

🥗Healthier: peanut butter

💰Cheaper: none

Peanut butter is more widely available and offers similar flavor.

fresh fish

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned fish

Canned fish is often less expensive and provides protein.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Sunflower oil is more affordable while still being a neutral cooking oil.

spinach

🥗Healthier: kale

💰Cheaper: collard greens

Collard greens are often cheaper and provide similar nutrients.

Peel and chop cassava, plantains, and sweet potatoes into chunks.

Boil the chopped cassava, plantains, and sweet potatoes in salted water until tender, about 15-20 minutes.

Drain the boiled ingredients and set aside.

Heat vegetable oil in a pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in chopped tomatoes and pepper, cooking until the tomatoes break down, about 5 minutes.

Add fish and cook until it flakes easily, about 5-7 minutes.

Incorporate groundnut paste and mix well with the sauce.

Add spinach and seasoning cubes, cooking until spinach wilts, about 2-3 minutes.

Combine the boiled cassava, plantains, and sweet potatoes with the sauce, mixing gently to coat.

Serve warm, garnished with additional spinach if desired.

Cooking Techniques

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