Ingredients
For 6 servings. All ingredients are generic, never brand names.
- Fermented corn dough1.5 kg
- Dried corn husks or plantain leaves12
- Salt1 tsp
Method
- AflataCook half the dough into a thick paste (aflata); mix with the raw half.
- WrapWrap portions tightly in husks.
- BoilBoil 2 1/2 hours.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 215 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 8.2 g |
| Carbohydrates | 47.5 g |
| Fat | 3.5 g |
| Fibre | 5.0 g |
| Sugar | 15.8 g |
| Sodium | 430 mg |
| Saturated fat | 0.5 g |
| Serving size | about 250 g |
Estimated from the ingredients; actual values vary with brands and portion sizes.
Allergens
Contains none of the common allergens.
Quick answers
How long does Kenkey take to make?
About 2 h 51 min in total: 11 min of preparation and 2 h 40 min of cooking.
How many calories are in Kenkey?
About 215 kcal per serving, with 8 g of protein. The recipe makes 6 servings of about 250 g each.
Which allergens does Kenkey contain?
Based on its ingredients it contains none of the common allergens. Always check the labels of packaged ingredients.
Where is Kenkey from?
Kenkey is a main course from Ghana. Fermented corn dough steamed in husks.