Ayikple

Ayikple

 Ayikple is one of the delicious and nutri­tious akple recipe of the Ewes. Ayi in English means (beans). Beans con­tains protein and fiber that aids in the digestive system of the human being.

Beans also contains antioxidants that prevents chronic diseases. Ayikple is highly nutritious and gives energy.

Ingredients

– 1 cup of red beans

– Roasted corn flour

– 1 coconut

– Pounded/dried Herrings

– Anchovies (Aborbi)

– 1 large onion

– Tomatoes (fresh and paste)

– Ginger and garlic

– Pepper

– Oil (coconut or ground­nut oil)

– Salt

– Seasonings

 Method

– Wash and cook the red beans until it is well cooked and set it aside.

– In another saucepan, pour oil and chopped onions into it

– Add tomato paste

– Add blended Pepper, gar­lic and ginger

– Stir well and add salt and seasonings

– Add pounded/dried Her­rings

-Add Anchovies (aborbi)

– Stir till the stew is well cooked

– Dish it and set it aside

– Crack coconut and blend it

– Sieve the blended juice

– Add coconut juice to the cooked red beans

– Add water and salt to taste

– Stir and allow to boil

– Add roasted corn flour and stir until it is evenly cooked

– Dish ayikple out and serve with the stew