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How To Make "Ghana Original Tom Brown" From The Scratch // Obaapa Kitchen

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Ghana Original Tom Brown

Cultural Context

Tom Brown is a traditional Ghanaian porridge made from roasted corn and peanuts, often enjoyed at breakfast. It is a staple food that reflects the agricultural heritage of Ghana, where corn and peanuts are widely cultivated. This nutritious dish is not only filling but also versatile, as it can be sweetened or spiced according to personal preference. Today, Tom Brown is celebrated both locally and in the diaspora, often served with various toppings to enhance its flavor.

GhanaianGHbreakfast
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 cup organic wheat
1/2 cup organic whole soybeans
1 cup roasted peanut powder

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Honey is a natural sweetener with added health benefits.

peanuts

🥗Healthier: sunflower seeds

💰Cheaper: pumpkin seeds

Sunflower seeds provide similar texture and flavor.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil offers healthier fats.

1

Welcome viewers and introduce the recipe for Ghana Original Tom Brown.

2

Show the ingredients: organic whole soybeans, organic wheat, and roasted peanut powder.

3

Add 1 cup of organic wheat to the Ninja blender.

4

Add 1/2 cup of organic whole soybeans to the blender.

5

Cover the blender and blend until the mixture is a fine powder.

6

Prepare a clean plastic bowl with one layer of cheese cloth to strain the blended mixture.

7

Strain the mixture through the cheese cloth to remove any pieces.

8

Repeat the straining process using two layers of cheese cloth for a finer consistency.

9

Place a pan over medium heat to roast the strained mixture for about 7 minutes, until fragrant.

10

Add 1 cup of roasted peanut powder to the mixture and stir well to combine.

11

Strain the peanut powder if it contains any chunks before adding it to the mixture.

12

Stir the combined mixture well to ensure everything is mixed thoroughly.

Cooking Techniques

grindingboilingstirring

Equipment Needed

Ninja blenderplastic bowlcheese clothpan

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

milkpeanuts

Also Known As

Tom Brown porridgeTom Brown cereal

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