Akotonshi (stuffed crabs) - Ghana Food and Drink >>> Main Page
Akotonshi (stuffed crabs)
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(makes 16, to serve 6-8), ANC
2 lbs crab meat [I think this recipe assumes raw crabmeat to start; refer to instructions below about boiling crab meat and alter technique if using pre-cooked crab meat, perhaps by just boiling some ginger and cloves in small amount of water and adding a bit to flavor crab. -- cmt] |
1 tsp salt 1-inch piece of fresh ginger 4-6 cloves 4 tblsp cooking oil 1 small onion, minced 1 tsp ground ginger 2 tomatoes, finely chopped 1 tblsp tomato paste 2 green bell peppers, finely chopped pinch of paprika 1 tsp cayenne pepper 1 tblsp dried shrimp [available in Oriental food shops] 1/2 cup whole-wheat breat crumbs 1 egg, hard-boiled and finely chopped 1 sprig parsley.
Put crab meat in boiling salted water along with ginger piece and cloves. Cook about 15 minutes, until meat is tender enough to flake with a fork. Drain, flake and set aside.
In a heavy pot, heat oil to a moderate temperature and add other ingredients in the following sequence, stirring for a minute or so between each: onions, ground ginger, tomatoes, tomato paste, green pepper, paprika, cayenne, and dried shrimp. Reduce heat and simmer for 4-5 minutes, stirring constantly, until vegetables are cooked. Add crab meat and stir another couple of minutes to heat it through. Then spoon the mixture into clean crab shells or ramekins (small individual baking dishes). |
Sprinkle bread crumbs on top of each crab and toast under an oven broiler, being careful not to let the crumbs scorch. Garnish with egg and parsley.. . Ghana Food and Drink >>> Main Page
Some Ghana Food Facts;
Palm Oil is edible vegetable oil obtained from the palm fruit of the Oil Palm Tree. Based on its health benefits due to its richness in Vitamins A & E and Carotenes, Palm Oil is increasingly becoming a first choice for many consumers, especially in the wake of the healthy eating trend in our world today. It is not hydrogenated and contains no trans fats!
Gari is made from fresh cassava. This is grated and the excess liquid then squeezed out. The grated cassava is then fried in a thin layer of palm oil or vegetable oil. It is a versatile food, with a high intuitive value. It can accompany fish, meat, beans and vegetables.
Palmnut Pulp Juice ready for use in the preparation of a traditional Palmnut Soup. (Canned product)
This foods represent some of the staple foods in Ghana.
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Important Health Tip: Any vegetable oil is to be consumed raw or extra virgin. Cold pressed and fresh, never refined. They should not be used for cooking at all. For cooking, you should use only coconut oil, palm oil or butter fat. Shea Butter is also very recommended! Ask in Ghana for exactly that!
Food produced in Ghana is grown usually with far less chemicals, than in Western Europe, USA, South America.
Food produced in Ghana is grown usually with far less chemicals, than in Western Europe, USA, South America.
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