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Ghanaian

Banku and Tilapia Stew

A Ghanaian staple of fermented cornmeal dough served with a spicy tilapia stew.

40 minutes4 servings
Banku and Tilapia Stew
Photo: daSupremo · CC BY-SA 4.0

Ingredients

Method

  1. In a pot, mix cornmeal with water and stir continuously over medium heat until thickened.
  2. Cook for 10 minutes, then let rest for 5 minutes before shaping into a ball.
  3. In another pot, heat palm oil, sauté onion, tomatoes, and chili until fragrant.
  4. Add tilapia, water, and salt, and simmer for 15 minutes. Serve with banku.

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