Name: Kenkey and Fried Fish
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 2 cups white cornmeal; 1 cup cornstarch; Water; Salt; 4 pieces of fresh fish; 1 onion, finely chopped; 2 tomatoes, finely chopped; 2 green chilies, finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 piece -inch ginger, minced; Salt and pepper; Cooking oil

Kenkey and Fried Fish

Kenkey is a traditional Ghanaian dish made from fermented cornmeal, often served with fried fish. It has a unique tangy flavor due to the fermentation process and pairs perfectly with the savory taste of fried fish.

Courses: Dinner, Lunch

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Prep Time 10 mins Cook Time 20 mins Rest Time 10 mins Total Time 40 mins

Instructions

For Kenkey:

Soak Cornmeal: Soak the white cornmeal in water for about 2 days to soften.

Milling: Mill the soaked cornmeal and mix it with cornstarch.

Fermentation: Knead the mixture into a dough and let it ferment for 2-3 days in a warm place.

Step 4
Cooking: Divide the dough into two parts. Cook one part in boiling salted water until it thickens. Mix the cooked dough with the uncooked dough.
Shaping: Shape the dough into balls and wrap them in corn husks or foil.
Steaming: Steam the wrapped dough for about 1.5 hours until cooked.

For Fried Fish:

Prepare Marinade: Grind the onion, tomatoes, and green chilies together until smooth.
Season Fish: Season the fish with minced garlic, ginger, salt, and pepper.
Frying: Heat cooking oil in a pan and fry the seasoned fish until golden brown and crispy.
Serving: Serve the steamed kenkey with the fried fish and the tomato-chili sauce on the side.

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