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Hot Plantain Crisps
Picture below: Original local, Ghanaian food! Plantain chips, (fried) and Sweet Potato, (fried). Pictures was taken in Ghana,at Butre (Western region), near Butre`s Fort Batenstein (Dutch Trading fort, about 150 years ago.) |
HOT PLANTAIN CRISPS -- (Snack or Appetizer)
4 plantains [should be firm] 4 tsp lemon juice 4 tsp ground ginger 4 tsp cayenne pepper oil for frying. Slice the plantains into rounds 1/2-inch thick, and sprinkle lemon juice over the pieces, stirring to moisten. In a separate bowl, combine the ginger and pepper. Heat about 1/4 inch of oil in a heavy skillet until a test piece of plantain sputters. Roll plantain pieces a few at a time in the spice mixture to coat surfaces, then transfer to the skillet. |
Fry until outsides are crisp and golden. With a slotted spoon, remove plantains to an absorbent cloth [or paper toweling] for cooling [slightly]. Serve hot. - See also Red Red (Plantain Crisps and Beans)
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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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