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Hard 4 hr 17 min~560 kcal 9/10
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Cameroon Ekwang
A Cameroonian cocoyam dish wrapped in leaves and simmered with smoked fish, shrimp, palm oil, and warm spices.
Hard⏱️ 1 hr 40 min📖 1 min readServes 6~390 kcal🇨🇲 Cameroonian🌍 Full translation
45 min prep 55 min cook
- #High Protein
- #For Guests
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Timeline
Total 1 h 40 min- Prep45 min
- Cooking55 min
Ingredients
6 servings
Quick:
For the rolls
- 900 g Cocoyam or taro
- 24 Swiss chard leaves
For the sauce
- 350 g Smoked fish
- 0.5 cup(~100 ml) Dried shrimp
- 0.3 cup(~60 ml) Red palm oil
- 1 Yellow onion
- 1 Hot pepper
- 3 clove Garlic
For cooking
- 2.5 cup(~500 ml) Vegetable stock
General
- 1 dessert spoon(~10 ml) Salt
- 0.5 tsp(~2.5 ml) Black pepper
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Instructions
- 1
Peel the cocoyam and grate it finely.
- 2
Soften the chard leaves in hot water for 30 seconds and drain.
30 sec00:30 - 3
Take small pieces of the grated mixture and wrap them tightly in the leaves.
- 4
Line the bottom of the pot with a few leaves and stack the wraps on top.
- 5
Mix the onion, garlic, hot pepper, palm oil, salt, and black pepper and add to the pot.
- 6
Add the smoked fish, dried shrimp, and vegetable stock, and cook over low heat for 50 minutes.
50 min50:00 - 7
Rest the pot for 5 minutes and serve the wraps with the sauce.
5 min05:00
💡 Tip: Pack the wrapped pieces tightly in the pot, if they stay loose the cocoyam can escape while cooking.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve ekwang hot with its sauce, with plain boiled plantain if desired.
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Nutrition (per serving)
~390
kcal calories
22
g protein
42
g carbs
14
g fat
Protein 23%Carbs 44%Fat 33%
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
This recipe may contain allergens
- Seafood
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Cameroon Ekwang make?
This recipe serves 6.How long does Cameroon Ekwang take?
Prep 45 minutes, cooking 55 minutes; 100 minutes in total.Is Cameroon Ekwang difficult?
This recipe is rated hard.How many calories does Cameroon Ekwang have?
Approximately 390 kcal per serving. Protein: 22g, carbs: 42g, fat: 14g.Which allergens does Cameroon Ekwang contain?
This recipe contains Seafood. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Cameroon Ekwang belong to?
This recipe belongs to Cameroonian cuisine.How many ingredients does Cameroon Ekwang need?
This recipe needs 11 ingredients.
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