🇬🇭 Ghanaian Cuisine

Ampesi

Boiled Yam and Plantain with Stew

Prep Time 40 min

Servings 4

Difficulty Easy

Calories 394 kcal

A wholesome dish of boiled yam, plantain, and cocoyam served with a rich garden egg (African eggplant) stew or palava sauce.

Ingredients

1 Boil yam, plantain, and cocoyam in salted water until tender, about 25 minutes.
2 For stew: boil garden eggs until soft. Mash or blend with tomatoes and onion.
3 Heat palm oil, add the garden egg mixture and scotch bonnet. Cook 15 minutes.
4 Season with salt and simmer until thick.
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.