A wholesome dish of boiled yam, plantain, and cocoyam served with a rich garden egg (African eggplant) stew or palava sauce.
Nutrition & Info
Equipment Needed
Presentation Guide
Vessel: flat plate
Garnishes: garden egg stew
Accompaniments: garden egg stew, palava sauce, kontomire stew
Instructions
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1
Boil yam, plantain, and cocoyam in salted water until tender, about 25 minutes.
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2
For stew: boil garden eggs until soft. Mash or blend with tomatoes and onion.
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3
Heat palm oil, add the garden egg mixture and scotch bonnet. Cook 15 minutes.
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4
Season with salt and simmer until thick.
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5
Serve boiled tubers with the stew on the side.
Did You Know?
Ampesi is the ultimate Ghanaian home-cooked meal — simple, nourishing, and always made with whatever tubers are in season.
Chef's Notes
Equipment Tips
- pot
- wooden spoon
Garnishing
garden egg stew
Accompaniments
garden egg stew, palava sauce, kontomire stew
The Story Behind Ampesi
Ampesi represents the everyday cooking tradition of the Akan people, built around Ghana's abundant tuber crops. It is the quintessential weekday family meal, practical and deeply satisfying, using ingredients available from any local farm or market.
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