How To Make The Authentic ŋmɛdaa Recipe | Nmedaa | Local Corn Malt Drink | By Sweet Adjeley

cassava

🥗Healthier: sweet potato

💰Cheaper: yams

Sweet potatoes are lower in calories and provide more nutrients.

palm oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil offers healthier fats and is often more accessible.

fish

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: tofu

Chicken is a leaner protein option, while tofu is plant-based.

plantains

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: bananas

Zucchini is lower in calories and can mimic texture when cooked.

Peel and chop cassava and plantains into chunks.

Boil cassava and plantains in salted water until tender, about 20-30 minutes.

Drain the boiled cassava and plantains.

Pound the mixture in a mortar and pestle or use a food processor until smooth and stretchy.

Form the pounded mixture into balls or a smooth mound.

Serve with palm oil, pepper sauce, and your choice of protein.

Cooking Techniques

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