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Yake Yake

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Yake Yake

Yake Yake is a traditional Ghanaian dish from the Volta Region made from steamed, grated cassava. It is similar to Attieke but typically steamed in a different, more rustic, or water-free style.

Ingredients

  • 4 tubes of cassava
  • Salt to taste

Preparation

  • Peel the cassava tubers, remove the fibrous inner core, and wash thoroughly.
  • Grate the cassava using a blender or grater until it is fine and grainy.
  • Place the grated cassava into a muslin or cheesecloth and squeeze out as much water as possible.
  • Pass the dried, squeezed cassava through a strainer to separate coarse chunks, ensuring a fine, powdery texture.
  • Line a steamer (or a pot with a perforated insert) with a cheesecloth. Pour the cassava flakes into the cloth, forming a dome shape.
  • Steam for about 3–4 minutes until fluffy.
  • Turn the Yake Yake out onto a plate. It should appear as a soft, cake-like dome.
  • Pair with tilapia, hot pepper, and sliced onions for a complete, authentic Ghanaian meal.

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