Nutrition
Homemade Ghanaian salted beef
Homemade Tolo beef
In Ghana, salted beef is commonly used as a flavour enhancer in soups, stews, and sauces. It is added to dishes when cook ing to infuse a rich, salty, and slightly fishy flavour.
It adds a unique taste and flavour to tra ditional Ghanaian recipes.
Ingredients
• 2 pounds of beef
• 1 cup of salt
• 1 tablespoonful of ground ginger
• 1 tablespoonful of ground cloves
• 1 tablespoonful of ground coriander
• Water for boiling
Preparation
-Rinse beef under cold water and pat it dry with paper towels. Cut beef into large, manageable pieces.
-Combine the salt, groundginger, ground cloves, ground allspice, ground coriander, and ground black pepper in a bowl and mix.
-Rub spice mixture all over the beef, en suring that it is evenly coated. You can use your hands to massage the spices into the meat for better flavour.
– Place the spiced beef in a large, resealable plastic bag.
-Seal bag, removing as much air as possible. Place the bag of beef in the refrigerator and let it marinate for at least 24 hours or up to 48 hours. The longer it marinates, the stronger the flavours will be.
-After marinating, remove the beef from the refrigerator and rinse off the excess salt and spices under cold water. (Pat the beef dry with paper towels).
-Fill a large pot with water and bring it to boil. Add beef to the boiling water and reduce the heat to low. (Let the beef sim mer gently for about 2-3 hours or until it becomes tender).
-Once the beef is tender, remove it from the pot and let it cool. Slice beef into thin strips or chunks, depending on your preference.
-Store salted beef in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
-Enjoy y
Salted beef
Ingredients
• 10 strawberries,
• 3 fingers of banana
• 100 millimetres of orange juice
Preparation
-Wash strawberries, banana and blend
– Add orange juice to strawberries, banana and blend
until smooth.
-Pour the smoothie into a tall glass and serve.
Source: receipejoint
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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