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Hard 1 hr 5 min~380 kcal 8/10
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Kenkey with Fish
A Ghanaian plate of steamed fermented-style corn dough served with spiced fried mackerel and fresh tomato pepper sauce.
Hard⏱️ 1 hr 30 min📖 1 min readServes 4~520 kcal🇬🇭 Ghanaian🌍 Full translation
35 min prep 55 min cook
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Timeline
Total 1 h 30 min- Prep35 min
- Cooking55 min
Ingredients
4 servings
Quick:
Kenkey
- 3 cup(~600 ml) Corn flour
- 3.5 cup(~700 ml) Water
Ekşi tat
- 2 tbsp(~30 ml) Lemon juice
General
- 1.2 dessert spoon(~12 ml) Salt
Balık
- 4 Mackerel
- 1 tbsp(~15 ml) Ginger
- 3 clove Garlic
- 1 tsp(~5 ml) Red pepper flakes
For frying
- 0.5 cup(~100 ml) Vegetable oil
Sos
- 3 Tomatoes
- 1 Yellow onion
- 1 Hot pepper
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Instructions
- 1
Mix the corn flour with half of the water, lemon juice, and salt to make a thick dough.
- 2
Rest the dough for 20 minutes, then cook it in a pot with the remaining water for 10 minutes, stirring.
10 min10:00 - 3
Divide the dough into 4 pieces, wrap in parchment, and steam for 30 minutes.
30 min30:00 - 4
Rub the fish with ginger, garlic, red pepper flakes, and salt.
- 5
Cook the fish in hot oil for 10 minutes, until both sides are browned.
10 min10:00 - 6
Grate the tomatoes, onion, and hot pepper, and cook into a sauce for 8 minutes.
8 min08:00 - 7
Serve the kenkey hot with fish and tomato sauce.
💡 Tip: The short rest cannot fully replace long fermentation, but lemon juice gives the corn dough the expected sour balance.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve on a large platter with scallions, hot pepper, and plenty of tomato 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)
~520
kcal calories
29
g protein
68
g carbs
14
g fat
Protein 23%Carbs 53%Fat 24%
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 Kenkey with Fish make?
This recipe serves 4.How long does Kenkey with Fish take?
Prep 35 minutes, cooking 55 minutes; 90 minutes in total.Is Kenkey with Fish difficult?
This recipe is rated hard.How many calories does Kenkey with Fish have?
Approximately 520 kcal per serving. Protein: 29g, carbs: 68g, fat: 14g.Which allergens does Kenkey with Fish contain?
This recipe contains Seafood. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Kenkey with Fish belong to?
This recipe belongs to Ghanaian cuisine.How many ingredients does Kenkey with Fish need?
This recipe needs 12 ingredients.
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