Katheryn Kangas

So basically, gari shitor is a mixture gari (grated and toasted cassava made grits like) and shitor ( spicy, chili sauce). Photo above is a vegan version with fried ripen plantain, avocado and and extra #veganshitor . Photo below is what this recipe will serve you. I recommend you add some salad for freshness. Sounds simple when you have  a jar of shitor ready. If not, you will have to make the shitor before enjoying this dish. Recipe for Shitor here . With the gari, you will find it in all African shops in your country or, on the street markets if you live in Ghana, Africa. For this recipe, doing my #GhanaianGlutenfreeDiet, I added some vegetables and shrimps for extra protein. All you need: 60 g of gari 2 tblspn of cold water Pinch of salt 2 tblspn of preferred oil (coconut oil for this one) Vegetables of choice: I used about 100 g of French beans  100 g shrimps ( I used frozen shrimps) 1 or 2 tblspn of shitor Firstly, add water and salt to the gari in ...

As you may know, I am on  solely Ghanaian diet this year  for my fitness goals. And to give me varieties in my meals, I am switching up and creating recipes with mostly Ghanaian ingredients. This recipe is my first attempt for this high fiber and iron enriched gluten free bread. All ingredients can be sourced locally and you can try frying this recipe in absence of a oven(I haven't tried frying it yet, that would be your challenge in you dare lol).  I will keep working on this recipe to achieve a very lighter texture and also a vegan possibility. I personally enjoyed eating the Garri bread with shito, Ghanaian black chili sauce. I also had it with some meko spread on the base, avocado and topped with shrimps. Delicious treat it was. And oh, I even had a hot chocolate dunking situation with the Garri bread and it was near success forget how I used the last dried slices(because it was kept in cloth napkin on the kitchen counter), for some scrumptious snac...

A real quick recipe for my tuna shitor. This is exactly how I prepared it, prior to the day my guests  were  visiting us.  The important tip is, allowing the sauce to slow cook for hours so all the moisture burns out. I must confess the best way I enjoyed this particular tuna shitor was with some delicious Ghanaian sugar bread. The sweetness of the bread was a perfect balance with the spicy and savoury shitor. Simply swap hot chili powder the paprika powder for an extra spicy version. Enjoy!!! All you need 2 medium size onions 5 cloves of garlic 70 g fresh ginger 200 ml of vegetable oil (you might need more) 1 tablespoon dried thyme 1 tablespoon dried rosemary 1 teaspoon powdered white pepper 1 teaspoon powdered curry 1 -2 tablespoon of ML Compliment Spice or shrimp powder 40 g tomato paste 200 g canned tune in oil 1-2 tablespoons powdered cayenne pepper 3-5 tablespoon smoked paprika powder (you can use hot ...

Want to know the secret of that popular abelewas joint's smooth ice cream pops? Then this recipe is for you! Basically in Ghana, abelewas is a frozen mixture fruit, juice, chocolate mixture or milk street snack. Every vicinity can boast of it own favorite vendor or delicacy and mine was inspired from my childhood neighborhood, Dansoman, one of the popular communities in the capital city Accra. The fond memories of myself and siblings, buying this delicious street ice cream almost everyday after school, still warms my heart. Here is a delicious recipe for you try and have a taste of Ghanaian street ice cream in the comfort of your homes. All you need: 5 egg yolks 1 teaspoon fufu flour or tapioca flour 50 g sugar 200 ml full cream milk Hwentia or negro peppers (optional) How to make it: In a medium size sauce pan add water about quarter of its size. Bring water to a simmer not boiling. Place a bigger saucepan or metal mixing bowl on the simmering water but water sh...

Gari is dried grated cassava grits popularly eaten in Ghana and also most West African countries. For me, gari is one of the Ghanaian cereals that is always found in my pantry here in Finland. I am crazy for my #Ghanaianglutenfreediet and gari, being gluten-free and really high in fiber just gets me excited with various recipes. This recipe, after my third try finally got written down and happy to share it with you all. Believe this, you will fall in love with Ghanaian dessert also. Below is a surprisingly basic recipe for you to try. Do let me know how it goes in the comment section.   All you need: Serves 4   5 egg whites 50 g sugar 25 g desiccated coconut 80 g gari  1 tsp baking powder 1/2 salt   How to make: Pre-heat oven 175° Get all ingredients ready and measured out Separate egg whites carefully  Whisk egg whites until foamy Add in sugar and whisk until foam has a shine. (You can. at this stage ad...

Who ever invented steaming the chicken before frying is a genius in my world. This method of cooking the chicken is simply amazing as the chicken crisps up so perfectly but yet so juicy inside. Personally, I think this recipe is a crowd pleasing one for any occasion. Not to mention how stress free it is to make. Hope you enjoy it as much as I always do and so does my little ones. All you need: Serves 3 9 pieces chicken thighs/drumsticks 30 g fresh ginger or more if you love ginger like myself 3 garlic cloves 1 pepper(optional) 1 bay leaf 1 onion 1/2 tsp ground aniseed Salt Oil for frying How to make it Clean chicken and add into a saucepan ready. Blend together all the spice ingredients with  a little amount of water and salt to taste. Mixture should be thick and loose but not too runny. Add mixture to chicken and stir to cover meat fully. Cover saucepan and place over medium heat. Allow the steam to build up and cook chicken for 10 minutes stirrin...

These spicy balls are just divine. The spicy kick in them is amazing and a very great metabolism booster for people on weight loss journeys. The great part is, they are also very easy to make. All you need 100 g Peanut butter Powdered cloves Powdered ginger Powdered cayenne pepper Powdered cinnamon Honey How to make it Firstly, I did not add the exact measurements for the spices and honey because you will need to adjust them to suit your taste buds. So, in bowl. mix peanut butter with a couple pinches of the spices and honey to taste. Taste and spice them as you wish. Then make into balls by rolling them in your palm. Pls Note: The powdered spices helps to bind the peanut butter together. You can add very small quantities of the spices, then reduce the quantity of the peanut butter or add peanut flour to help bind them and make the perfect looking balls. This recipe is mostly according to your taste buds, feel free to adjust the peanut butter and spices.