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Plantain and Kontomire Stew

Courses
Difficulty Intermediate
Time
Prep Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Rest Time: 30 mins Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins
Description

Plantain and Kontomire Stew is a popular Ghanaian dish made with cocoyam leaves (kontomire) and plantains. This stew is rich in flavor and nutrients, making it a favorite in many Ghanaian households. It is often served with boiled plantains, rice, or any starchy side dish.

Ingredients
  • 2 pounds ⦁ cocoyam leaves (kontomire)
  • 2 medium-sized ⦁ plantains
  • 1/2 cup ⦁ ground melon seeds (agushi)
  • 1 cup ⦁ palm oil
  • 2 medium ⦁ onions, chopped
  • 1/2 cup ⦁ chopped tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup ⦁ chopped scotch bonnet peppers
  • 1/2 teaspoon ⦁ ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon ⦁ ground garlic
  • 1 teaspoon ⦁ salt (or to taste)
  • 1 seasoning ⦁ cube (Maggi or Onga)
  • 1/2 teaspoon ⦁ black pepper
  • 1 smoked ⦁ fish (optional)
  • 1/2 cup ⦁ water
Read it online: https://duabaafrofoods.co.uk/recipe/plantain-and-kontomire-stew/
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