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Ghana Angwamo

Cultural Context

Ghana Angwamo is a traditional dish rooted in the culinary practices of the Ewe people of Ghana. Often enjoyed during communal gatherings, it showcases the use of local ingredients like cassava and plantains, reflecting the agricultural richness of the region. Today, Angwamo is celebrated not only in Ghana but also among the diaspora, adapting to various tastes while maintaining its essence.

GhanaianGHmain
45 min
medium
Servings4
2 tablespoons coconut oil
1 lb salted beef
1 medium onions
2 cups rice
4 cups water
1 yellow habanero pepper
2 tablespoons sardine oil
1 teaspoon salt
3 ripe plantains
1 avocado pear
4 fried eggs

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

cassava

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: potatoes

Sweet potatoes offer similar texture with added nutrients.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil provides healthier fats, while canola is often less expensive.

fish

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: tofu

Chicken is leaner, and tofu is a plant-based alternative.

1

Melt coconut oil in a cooking pot.

2

Add salted beef and fry until cooked.

3

Remove salted beef from the oil.

4

Add chopped onions to the oil and fry for about a minute.

5

Wash rice and strain to dry.

6

Toast the rice in the pot for about 5 minutes.

7

Add water to the toasted rice and stir.

8

Add salted beef back to the pot and stir, then taste for salt.

9

Cover and allow to cook until rice is ready.

10

Blend yellow habanero pepper and onions without adding water.

11

Add blended pepper and onions to the pot and cook until the color changes.

12

Add sardine oil to the sauce and season with salt.

13

Fry plantains in oil until ready.

14

Serve rice with salted beef, avocado pear, pepper sauce, and fried plantains.

Cooking Techniques

boilingsautéingmashing

Equipment Needed

potskilletknifecutting boardfrying pan

Dietary

pescatarian

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