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Medium 1 hr 33 min~337 kcal 5/10
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Ghana Ampesi
Boiled yam and plantain served with a Ghanaian tomato greens stew, smoked fish, onion, chile, and palm-style oil.
Medium⏱️ 58 min📖 1 min readServes 4~430 kcal🇬🇭 Ghanaian🌍 Full translation
22 min prep 36 min cook
- #High Protein
- #One-Pot
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Timeline
Total 58 min- Prep22 min
- Cooking36 min
Ingredients
4 servings
Quick:
For the base
- 600 g Yam or sweet potato
- 2 Green plantains
For the sauce
- 500 g Spinach
- 220 g Smoked fish
- 3 Tomatoes
- 1 Yellow onion
- 2 clove Garlic
- 1 Hot pepper
For cooking
- 3 tbsp(~45 ml) Red palm oil or olive oil
General
- 1 dessert spoon(~10 ml) Salt
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Instructions
- 1
Peel the yam and plantains and cut them into large pieces.
- 2
Boil the yam and plantains in salted water for 18 minutes, until tender.
18 min18:00 - 3
Chop the onion, garlic, tomatoes, and hot pepper.
- 4
Soften the onion and garlic in oil for 5 minutes.
5 min05:00 - 5
Add the tomatoes, hot pepper, and salt, and cook for 10 minutes to make a sauce.
10 min10:00 - 6
Add the spinach and coarsely flaked smoked fish.
- 7
Cook the sauce together for 6 minutes and serve with the boiled yam and plantains.
6 min06:00
💡 Tip: Check the yam and plantain separately for firmness, if they soften too much they will not sit as clean slices beside the sauce.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve ampesi on a wide plate with hot yam and plantain slices topped with the leafy fish sauce.
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Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Protein source
- Vitamin C
Nutrition (per serving)
~430
kcal calories
18
g protein
68
g carbs
10
g fat
Protein 17%Carbs 63%Fat 20%
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 Ghana Ampesi make?
This recipe serves 4.How long does Ghana Ampesi take?
Prep 22 minutes, cooking 36 minutes; 58 minutes in total.Is Ghana Ampesi difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.How many calories does Ghana Ampesi have?
Approximately 430 kcal per serving. Protein: 18g, carbs: 68g, fat: 10g.Which allergens does Ghana Ampesi contain?
This recipe contains Seafood. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Ghana Ampesi belong to?
This recipe belongs to Ghanaian cuisine.How many ingredients does Ghana Ampesi need?
This recipe needs 10 ingredients.
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