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Kenkey
A Ghanaian fermented corn dough dumpling, steamed in parcels and served with pepper sauce or stews.
Medium⏱️ 45 min📖 1 min readServes 6~270 kcal🇬🇭 Ghanaian
20 min prep 25 min cook
- Vegan
- #Budget-Friendly
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Timeline
Total 45 min- Prep20 min
- Cooking25 min
Ingredients
6 servings
Quick:
For the dough
- 3 glass(~600 ml) Mısır unu
- 0.5 glass(~100 ml) Mısır nişastası
- 2.5 glass(~500 ml) Ilık su
- 1 dessert spoon(~10 ml) Tuz
For the sauce
- 2 pcs Domates
- 1 pcs Acı biber
- 0.5 pcs Kuru soğan
- 1 tbsp(~15 ml) Limon suyu
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Instructions
- 1
Mısır unu, mısır nişastası ve ılık suyu koyu hamur olacak şekilde karıştırın.
- 2
Hamuru kapatıp oda sıcaklığında 24 saat fermente edin.
24 hr1440:00 - 3
Hamurun üçte birini 1 su bardağı suyla tencerede 8 dakika koyulaştırın.
8 min08:00 - 4
Pişen hamuru çiğ fermente hamur ve tuzla yoğurun.
- 5
Hamuru porsiyonlayıp yağlı kağıt ya da mısır yaprağına sarın, 17 dakika buharda pişirin.
17 min17:00 - 6
Domates, acı biber, soğan ve limon suyunu ezip sos yapın, kenkeyle servis edin.
💡 Tip: Mısır hamurunu en az 1 gece fermente edin; kısa beklerse kenkey sade polenta gibi kalır ve ekşi karakter oluşmaz.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Kenkeyi acı domates biber sosu ve isteğe bağlı ızgara balıkla Gana usulü ana eşlik olarak servis edin.
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Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Vitamin C
Nutrition (per serving)
~270
kcal calories
6
g protein
58
g carbs
2
g fat
Protein 9%Carbs 85%Fat 6%
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.
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FAQ
How many servings does Kenkey make?
This recipe serves 6.How long does Kenkey take?
Prep 20 minutes, cooking 25 minutes; 45 minutes in total.Is Kenkey difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.How many calories does Kenkey have?
Approximately 270 kcal per serving. Protein: 6g, carbs: 58g, fat: 2g.Is Kenkey allergen-free?
Our algorithm flagged this recipe as free of common allergens. Still, check the ingredient list yourself.Which cuisine does Kenkey belong to?
This recipe belongs to Ghanaian cuisine.How many ingredients does Kenkey need?
This recipe needs 8 ingredients.
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