Nutrition
ABOLO
Abolo or Ablo is a gluten free sweet and slightly sour, steamed dumpling, which is popular amongst the Ewes of Ghana, Togo, Côte D’Ivoire and Benin.
Abolo is made with corn and rice flour, sugar, baking powder andyeast.
It is best enjoyed with a spicy tomato salsa (known as raw pepper), and fried tiny white baits known as ‘one man thousand’.
Note: Steaming the Ablo or Abolo in a banana leaf, will require a thicker mixture, hence add the extra dry ingredients.
It can be Abolo with Ademe dessi, shito, okro soup etc.
Ingredients
100grammes of corn flour
60 grammes of corn starch
300grammes ofrice flour
Half teaspoonsful of baking soda
7grammes of dry yeast
2 tablespoonfuls of sugar
Water
Preparation
- Clean maize
- Wash in clean water.
- Grind into small grits.
- Wash grits in clean water to further remove the chaff.
- Mix washed grits with sifted flour and allow to stand for one hour. Mill the mixture into a fine texture.
- Divide finely milled flour into two parts.
- Add salt and a little water to one part of the flour.
- Put on fire and cook partially to obtain an aflata.
- Add the wheat flour and mix well.
- Add the rest of the cornflour, stir to form a stiff paste.
- Fetch and wrap the soft paste in clean leaves.
- Arrange in a steamer and steam for some minutes over boiling water.
- Remove from steamer and serve with your desired sauce, stew or soup with fried fish.
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Ingredients
-2 cups of cooked rice
-Oil
-2 pounds of fresh lobsters
-1/2 tablespoonful of grinded ginger
-1/4 teaspoon salt
-1/2 onion
1 cup frozen peas
-3 large carrots
-3 eggs
-3 tablespoonful of soy sauce
-2 tablespoonful of diced green onions
Preparation
-Cut lobsters into bite-sized pieces and toss for 2minutes.
-Put a saucepan on fire and add a tablespoonful of oil.
-Stir in diced onion, garlic, peas, carrots and other vegetables.
-Add rice and stir to coat. Stir occasionally until rice is warmed through.
-Add soy sauce to the rice and stir well
-Remove from heat and serve.
Benefits of Lobsters
Snack (Baobab drink)
Ingredients
-Condensed milk
-5 tablespoonful of honey (optional)
-1 teaspoonful of flavour (vanilla or strawberry essence)
Preparation
-Place 2 tablespoonful of baobab powder in a bowl and mix with water.
-Set mixture aside for it to dissolve properly.
-Sieve the baobab mixture to remove lumps and fibre for a smooth drink.
– Add honey or sugar, milk and flavour to your taste.
-Best served chilled.
By Linda Abrefi Wadie
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Lobster is a nutritious seafood that provides several health benefits. It is rich in protein, vitamins, minerals and healthy nutrients that support the proper functioning of the body.
– Builds and repairs body tissues: Lobster is rich in high-quality protein, which helps build muscles and repair damaged tissues.
-Supports brain health: It contains vitamin B12, which helps maintain healthy nerves and supports proper brain function.
Strengthens the immune system: Lobster contains zinc and selenium, minerals that help the body fight infections and protect cells.
– Promotes healthy bones: It provides phosphorus and some calcium, which contribute to strong bones and teeth.
–Supports heart health: Lobster contains omega-3 fatty acids, which may help support cardiovascular health.
–Prevents anaemia: Its vitamin B12 and iron content help the body produce healthy red blood cells.
–Supports thyroid function: Lobster contains iodine, which the thyroid gland needs to produce hormones that regulate metabolism.
–Helps maintain healthy skin: Its protein and zinc contribute to skin growth, repair and maintenance.
Supports energy production: Vitamin B12 and other B vitamins help the body convert food into energy.
Helps maintain healthy muscles: Its protein and potassium support muscle function and maintenance.Health.com
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