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Kenkey and Fried Fish

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

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.

Ingredients
    For Kenkey:
  • 2 cups white cornmeal
  • 1 cup cornstarch
  • Water
  • Salt (to taste)
    • For Fried Fish:
  • 4 pieces of fresh fish (such as tilapia or catfish)
  • 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 (to taste)
  • Cooking oil
Instructions
    For Kenkey:
    Soak Cornmeal: Soak the white cornmeal in water for about 2 days to soften.
  1. Milling: Mill the soaked cornmeal and mix it with cornstarch.
    2. Fermentation: Knead the mixture into a dough and let it ferment for 2-3 days in a warm place.
  2. Step 4
  3. 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.
  4. Shaping: Shape the dough into balls and wrap them in corn husks or foil.
  5. Steaming: Steam the wrapped dough for about 1.5 hours until cooked.
    6. For Fried Fish:
  6. Prepare Marinade: Grind the onion, tomatoes, and green chilies together until smooth.
  7. Season Fish: Season the fish with minced garlic, ginger, salt, and pepper.
  8. Frying: Heat cooking oil in a pan and fry the seasoned fish until golden brown and crispy.
  9. Serving: Serve the steamed kenkey with the fried fish and the tomato-chili sauce on the side.
Read it online: https://duabaafrofoods.co.uk/recipe/kenkey-and-fried-fish/
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