Nutrition
Fried rice
Ingredients
- 3 cups of cooked rice
- 2 tablespoonfuls of cooking oil
- Sausage (optional)
- Cooked chicken pieces
- 2 pieces of onions
- carrots
- Spring onions
- Green pepper
- Chilli powdered pepper
- 1 cup of frozen peas
- 2 tablespoonfuls of soy sauce
- Curry powder
- Salt
Preparation
- Wash onion, carrots, spring onions, and green pepper under running water then chop them into pieces.
- Heat oil in a large skillet or saucepan under medium heat
- Add sausage and chicken pieces and fry. Stir until they turn golden brown then set aside
- Add chopped onions, carrots, green pepper, peas (if preferred) and spring onion to oil. Stir for 2-4 minutes until tender.
- Beat eggs then slide the cooked onion, carrots, green pepper, peas and spring onion to the side of skillet
- Pour the beaten eggs onto the other side then scramble eggs until cooked.
- Mix eggs with vegetables then add cooked rice, sausage and chicken pieces
- Add soy sauce, curry powder, powdered pepper and salt to taste then stir rice and vegetables together for 3-5 minutes
- Serve fried rice with chicken or fish or salad. Enjoy.
Abgeli Kaklo
Agbeli Kaklo is a Ghanaian snack made from cassava and eaten by the locals; the snack originated from the southern part of the Volta Region. It is very crunchy and mostly eaten with copra (hard coconut). The snack is named as such because it is derived from cassava.
Ingredients
-Cassava
-Water
-Onion
-Oil
-Coconut
-Salt
Method
-Peel, wash and grate cassava into form dough.
-Put dough into a basket to drain water.
-Put the dough in a clean sack and find a heavy stone or metal and wash thoroughly.
-Put the stone or metal on the sack to remove excess water for some hours or overnight.
-Rub the dough in a sieve to remove the chaff.
-Add salt and dry in the sun for some minutes.
-Grind onions and mix with the dough.
-Mould into small balls.
-Deep fry in hot oil until golden brown.
-Serve with toasted peanut and coconut.
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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