Nutrition
Sallah stew
Muslims have a special method of preparing their Sallah stew. Everyone can attest to the fact that Sallah stew has a different aroma and taste.
In today’s edition, The Spectator would take readers through the process of preparing this festive stew.
Ingredients
2 pounds of meat
1/2 cup of oil
3 large onions
10 large tomatoes
2 peeled garlic clove
4 tablespoonfuls of celery leaves
3 scotch bonnet pepper, optional
2 basil leaves
1 teaspoonful of fresh thyme
1 canned tomatoes sauce, 15 ounce
1teaspoonful of curry powder
1 teaspoonful of white pepper
2 tablespoonfuls of smoked paprika
1 tablespoonful of maggie powder
2 green onion, sliced
Salt to taste
Method
-Cut and wash meat
-Boil meat with salt, and some chopped onions, garlic, and ginger in a medium pot until tender.
-Remove meat from the pot to dry. (Reserve the stock for later use).
– Put oil on fire and fry meat
-Grind or blend onions, pepper, tomatoes, garlic, parsley, celery, thyme, basil and scotch bonnet pepper.
– Add mixture to the oil and let it cook for sometime
– Add tomatoes puree, curry powder, white pepper, smoked paprika and bouillon powder and allow to boil, reduce heat and simmer for about 30 minutes.
Stir the pot frequently to prevent the sauce from sticking to the pot.
Add meat stock to give stew an additional taste.
Add green onions. Adjust seasonings, sauce consistency with water/ stock and salt.
Serve warm with a desired side dish.
By Linda Abrefi Wadie
Ingredients
-Oil
-1 large onion
-2 cups of rice
-Salt
-2 cups of wheat
Preparation
-In a medium saucepan, heat oil over medium-low heat
-Add the onion and cook, stirring frequently, until soft and turns golden brown
-Wash rice and wheat and put into pan. Sauté for two to three minutes, until toasty and fragrant
-Add water and salt and allow to boil.
– Reduce heat to low and allow to simmer for 10 to 15 minutes until rice is tender and the water is absorbed.
-Taste the rice/wheat; if it is still a bit firm, add a few more tablespoons of water and cook a few more minutes.
-When the rice/wheat is ready, take it off the fire and serve hot
Benefits of wheat
–Improves digestion: High levels of insoluble fibre- wheat promotes regular bowel movements, prevent constipation, and support a healthy gut microbiome.
-Supports heart health: Whole-grain wheat helps lower LDL (bad) cholesterol, reduces blood pressure, and decreases the risk of stroke and heart disease.
-Aids weight management: Complex carbohydrates and dense fibre slow digestion, increase feelings of fullness, and help prevent sharp blood sugar spikes.
-Lowers type 2 diabetes risk: Steady glucose release and minerals like magnesium improve insulin sensitivity.
– Provides essential vitamins and minerals: Wheat supplies B vitamins, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, zinc, and selenium, which help build bones and boost immune function.
–Delivers Antioxidants: Compounds like phenolic acids, ferulic acid, and lutein protect cells from oxidative stress and support eye health.
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Ingredients
-4 cups of crushed corn
-1 cup of sugar
Method:
-Soak crushed corn for two or more days to ferment
-Boil the fermented corn for about 20-30 minutes until foamy substance is dried up
-Pour sugar in a saucepan and heat until almost burnt
-Strain water from the boiled corn and pour in the saucepan containing sugar
-Use a strainer to strain the chaff
-Allow to cool and store in refrigerator
– Serve with milk
By Linda Abrefi Wadie
