Nutrition
Boiled yam with chicken and vegetable stew
Ingredients
- -1 medium tuber of yam
- -500 grammes of chicken
- -3 large tomatoes
- – 2 large onion
- -1 green pepper
- -2 carrots
- -1 small cabbage
- -1 handful of green beans
- -2 cloves of garlic
- -1 small piece of ginger
- -2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- -1 teaspoonful of curry powder
- -1 teaspoonful of dried thyme
- -Salt to taste
- -Water
Method
-Wash, peel and cut the yam into medium-sized pieces.
– Put the yam in a saucepan, add water and a little salt, and boil until tender.
– Wash and cut the chicken into suitable pieces. Season with salt, garlic, ginger and curry powder
-Heat a small amount of vegetable oil in a saucepan and lightly brown the chicken.
-Blend or chop the tomatoes, onion, garlic, ginger and green pepper.
– Add the blended mixture to the chicken and allow it to cook for about 10 minutes.
-Wash and chop the carrots, cabbage and green beans into small pieces.
-Add the vegetables to the stew and cook for another 5–7 minutes, ensuring they do not become overly soft.
-Add the seasoning cube and adjust the salt to taste.
-Allow the stew to simmer until the chicken is thoroughly cooked and the sauce has thickened.
– Drain the boiled yam and serve hot with the vegetable chicken stew.
By Desmond Aidoo
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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