Everyday meals
Ampesi
A mix of boiled tubers and plantains, often seasoned with palm oil and chili. It's a simple, comforting dish, very common in Ghana, eaten on its own or with fish.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Spices & seasoning
Optional extras
Instructions
- Peel the yam, cassava and plantains, then cut them into large chunks.
- Put them in a large pot with salted water and bring to a boil.
- Cook over medium heat for 20 to 25 minutes, until the pieces are tender all the way through.
- Meanwhile, heat the palm oil in a small pan and fry the sliced onion and chopped chili for 4 minutes.
- Drain the tubers, arrange them on a dish and pour the palm oil sauce over them.
- Serve hot, gently mixing so the pieces are well coated.
Variations and tips
Version without palm oil. Replace the palm oil with peanut or sunflower oil, plus a pinch of paprika for color.
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Original Ecomely recipe.