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Kenkey

Fermented corn dough steamed in husks.

Prep11 min
Cook2 h 40 min
Total2 h 51 min
Serves6
DifficultyMedium
Per serving215 kcal
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GhanaMain courseVeganVegetarianHalal-friendlyGluten-freeDairy-freeNut-free

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

  1. AflataCook half the dough into a thick paste (aflata); mix with the raw half.
  2. WrapWrap portions tightly in husks.
  3. BoilBoil 2 1/2 hours.

Nutrition per serving

Calories215 kcal
Protein8.2 g
Carbohydrates47.5 g
Fat3.5 g
Fibre5.0 g
Sugar15.8 g
Sodium430 mg
Saturated fat0.5 g
Serving sizeabout 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.

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