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Easy 40 min~300 kcal 9/10
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Mpoto Mpoto
A Ghanaian one-pot yam stew with smoked fish, palm oil, tomatoes, chile, and greens.
Easy⏱️ 55 min📖 1 min readServes 4~390 kcal🇬🇭 Ghanaian🌍 Full translation
20 min prep 35 min cook
- #One-Pot
- #Budget-Friendly
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Timeline
Total 55 min- Prep20 min
- Cooking35 min
Ingredients
4 servings
Quick:
- 800 g Yam or potatoes
- 250 g Smoked fish
- 2 tbsp(~30 ml) Palm oil
- 2 Tomatoes
- 1 Onion
- 1 Hot pepper
- 2 cup(~400 ml) Spinach
- 2 cup(~400 ml) Water
- 1 tsp(~5 ml) Salt
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Instructions
- 1
Peel the yam and cut it into large cubes.
- 2
Saute the onion, tomatoes, and pepper in palm oil for 5 minutes.
5 min05:00 - 3
Add the yam, water, and salt, then cook covered.
20 min20:00 - 4
Add the fish in large pieces.
- 5
When the yam is tender, mash part of it inside the pot to thicken the dish.
- 6
Add the spinach and cook for 3 more minutes.
3 min03:00
💡 Tip: Mashing part of the yam makes the dish starchy and thick.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve hot with hot pepper sauce on the side.
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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)
~390
kcal calories
18
g protein
54
g carbs
12
g fat
Protein 18%Carbs 55%Fat 27%
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 Mpoto Mpoto make?
This recipe serves 4.How long does Mpoto Mpoto take?
Prep 20 minutes, cooking 35 minutes; 55 minutes in total.Is Mpoto Mpoto difficult?
This recipe is rated easy.How many calories does Mpoto Mpoto have?
Approximately 390 kcal per serving. Protein: 18g, carbs: 54g, fat: 12g.Which allergens does Mpoto Mpoto contain?
This recipe contains Seafood. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Mpoto Mpoto belong to?
This recipe belongs to Ghanaian cuisine.How many ingredients does Mpoto Mpoto need?
This recipe needs 9 ingredients.
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