Village Cooking - This Simple Ghana Recipe Will Surprise You!

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Olive oil offers healthier fats while sunflower oil is often more affordable.

eggs

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chickpeas

Tofu provides a similar texture, while chickpeas are a budget-friendly protein alternative.

scotch bonnet pepper

🥗Healthier: jalapeño

💰Cheaper: red chili

Jalapeños are milder and easier to find, while red chili can be more economical.

parsley

🥗Healthier: coriander

💰Cheaper: green onions

Coriander adds a fresh flavor, and green onions are often less expensive.

Boil yam in salted water until tender, about 20-25 minutes.

Drain yam and set aside.

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

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

Stir in minced garlic and ginger, cooking for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Add chopped tomatoes and bell pepper, cooking until softened, about 5-7 minutes.

In a bowl, whisk eggs and season with salt and black pepper.

Pour eggs into the pan, stirring gently until just set, about 3-4 minutes.

Add chopped scotch bonnet pepper and seasoning cube, mixing well.

Remove from heat and garnish with chopped parsley.

Serve egg sauce over boiled yam.

Cooking Techniques

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