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Bayerɛ Akyeɛ ne Mako Abommu (Fried Yam and Pepper sauce)

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Fried Yam and Pepper Sauce

Cultural Context

Fried Yam and Pepper Sauce, commonly known as 'Chips and Shito', is a popular Ghanaian dish enjoyed as a snack or side. It showcases the local yam, a staple food, paired with a spicy pepper sauce called 'shito'. This dish reflects the vibrant flavors of Ghanaian cuisine and is often served at gatherings and celebrations, making it a beloved comfort food.

GhanaianGHside
45 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
2 lbs yam
1 cup vegetable oil
1 medium onion
2 medium tomatoes
1 scotch bonnet pepper
1 stock cube (optional)
2 cloves garlic (optional)
2 tablespoons shitor (optional)

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

yam

🥗Healthier: sweet potato

💰Cheaper: plantain

Sweet potatoes are more nutritious, while plantains are often cheaper.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier, while canola oil is budget-friendly.

1

Cut the yam into pieces.

2

Chop onions, tomatoes, and scotch bonnet pepper.

3

Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan and fry the yam pieces, stirring until golden brown.

4

Prepare a sauce by boiling chopped tomatoes, onions, and scotch bonnet pepper together.

5

Add sardines to the sauce if desired and mix well.

Cooking Techniques

fryingsautéing

Equipment Needed

frying panknifecutting boardpaper towels

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️

Dietary

veganvegetarianplant-basedgluten-freenut-freesoy-freepaleo

Also Known As

Chips and Shito

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