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Nutritional Values
500kcal
28gProtein
42gCarbs
26gFat
10gFibre
300 gServing
* Per serving · 300 g. May vary.
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π Fish
Kontomire Stew
How to order / say it
Say it
Abom β [kon-to-mee-ray stew]
Order
I'll have the Kontomire Stew, please.
Locally
Mepa wo kyΙw, mekΙto Abom.
Say locally
Stew made from cocoyam leaves and traditional spices.
Why try it?
Kontomire stew is integral to Kumasi's cuisine, offering a nutritious balance of flavors and a taste of traditional Ghanaian cooking.
How it tastes
The stew is rich and earthy, with tender cocoyam leaves that absorb the spicy, aromatic broth.
Origin & History β first documented: 1500
Originating from Kumasi, this stew has been cherished since medieval times for its connection to natural, locally-sourced ingredients.
Recipe
Ingredients
- π₯ 300 g cocoyam leaves
- π 100 g smoked fish
- π§ 1 onion
- π₯ 2 tomatoes
- π« 50 ml red palm oil
- π§ 2 pepper
- π§ 1 tsp salt
Method
- 1 Chop and fry onions in palm oil.
- 2 Add chopped tomatoes and pepper, simmer.
- 3 Stir in cocoyam leaves and let it cook.
- 4 Add smoked fish, continue cooking gently.
- 5 Season with salt and stir thoroughly.
