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Scrambled eggs

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Delicious scrambled eggs

Ingredients

– 2 large onions (chopped)

– 4 eggs

-3 tomatoes

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– 1 green pepper

– 2 carrots

– Salt to taste

 Method

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– Wash all vegetables (Onion, tomatoes, green pepper, carrots) and cut into cubes

– Crack all eggs into a bowl

– Lightly whisk the eggs and add a pinch of salt together until all the ingredients are mixed

-Add vegetables and whisk

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– Heat oil on fire and pour the egg mixture and let it sit, without stirring, for 20 seconds.

– Stir with a spatula, lifting and folding it over from the bottom of the pan. Let it sit for another 10 seconds then stir and fold again.

– Turn off the heat and leave for a few seconds to finish frying

 -Give a final stir and serve the scramble egg

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Wheat ‘angwa mo’ recipe

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Wheat

Ingredients 

-Oil

-1 large onion

-2 cups of rice

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-Salt

-2 cups of wheat 

Preparation

-In a medium saucepan, heat oil over medium-low heat 

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-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. 

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-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. 

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-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. 

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–Delivers Antioxidants: Compounds like phenolic acids, ferulic acid, and lutein protect cells from oxidative stress and support eye health.

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Asaana (caramelised corn drink)

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Local drink, Asana

Ingredients

-4 cups of crushed corn

-1 cup of sugar

Method:

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-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

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-Use a strainer to strain the chaff

-Allow to cool and store in refrigerator

– Serve with milk

By Linda Abrefi Wadie

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