Nutrition
Plantain bread
This Plantain bread is really tasty, inexpensive and so easy to make. Plantain bread is an easy recipe that uses normal ingredients, quick to prepare, and turns out great every time.
Ingredients
2 cups of flour
1 tablespoonful of salt
3/4 cup of sugar
8 table spoonfuls of 113grammes butter
2 table spoonfuls of baking powder
2 overripe plantain
1/4 cup of yoghurt
2 eggs
3 tablespoonfuls of milk
1 tablespoonful of vanilla extract
Method
Preheat the Oven to 350°F then grease and flour the baking pan and set aside.
Combine the flour, salt, and baking powder.
Whisk, mash or blend the plantain till fairly smooth.
Use a hand whisk to cream the butter and sugar for two to three minutes. Add the eggs one at a time and cream together until just combined. Add the Yoghurt and vanilla and whisk together.
Mix the mashed plantains with the whisked butter mixture then add the mixture to the dry ingredients (flour, salt, and baking powder). Fold a couple of times until well mixed. (don’t over mix).
Stir in the milk and mix till combined.
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan. Smooth out the surface of the batter and bake for 50 minutes to one hr or till a tester or toothpick inserted into the middle of the cake comes out clean.
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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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