Nutrition
Corn flour doughnut (Banfo bisi or Awiesu)
• Awiesu or Banfo Bisi
Corn flour doughnut locally known as banfo bissi is a Ghanaian snack mainly filled with carbohydrates and other nutrients.
The snack has a crunchy exterior and soft in the middle when freshly fried, however, it hardens up when cold.
Ingredients
200grammes of milled corn flour
25grammes of caster sugar
Pinch of nutmeg
100millemetres of water
500millemetres of sunflower oil
80grammes of roasted peeled peanuts
Method
-Mix water and 100grammes of the milled corn flour in a saucepan and place on medium heat.
– Mix the corn flour and water till mixture forms a hard smooth paste. This should take about 8-10 minutes.
-In a bowl, mix the remaining
100grammes of corn flour, sugar and nutmeg together.
-Transfer the hot dough into the dry corn mixture and mix everything till well combined.
-With clean hands, scoop a handful of the corn dough mixture and roll it in-between your palm to form an oblong shape.
-Insert a few groundnuts into each shaped corn dough and set aside.
-Pour the sunflower oil into a saucepan and place it on medium heat.
-Test whetheroil is hot by dropping a little corn dough into the oil. If it sizzles, oil is ready.
– Fry each corn doughnut till it is golden brown and drain off any excess oil on a blotted kitchen paper.
– Serve immediately with groundnuts and a glass of cold juice.
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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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