Sankofa (Traditional Ghanaian Heritage) Savory & Spiced 🌾 Gluten-Free ⚡ High-Protein

Ampesi ne Kontomire

Ampesi (Boiled Yam with Kontomire Egg Stew)

Steamed puna yam wedges served with rich cocoyam greens stew, smoked fish, and boiled eggs

Estimated Cost GH₵ 35.00 per serving

Prep & Cook ⏱ 40 mins 15m prep • 25m cook

Difficulty Medium Home kitchen

Servings

GH₵ 70.00

🇬🇭 Cultural Story & Culinary Context

"A classic Sunday morning breakfast. Thick cuts of white puna yam boiled with salt, accompanied by an earthy cocoyam leaf (kontomire) stew enriched with red palm oil, koobi (salted fish), and boiled eggs."

— Chef Eric Adjepong, Ghana to the World

🛒 Ingredients Checklist

• For 2 servings

Boiled Yam

4 thick pieces Puna yam slices ~GH₵ 18.00
water Sea salt ~GH₵ 0.50

Kontomire Stew

1 bunch Kontomire or spinach ~GH₵ 10.00
sauce base Red palm oil & onions ~GH₵ 8.00
flaked Smoked mackerel or koobi ~GH₵ 15.00
2 eggs Boiled eggs ~GH₵ 7.00

Market Total: GH₵ 70.00

Preparation & Cooking Steps

Follow Chef Adjepong's exact techniques for authentic flavor

4 Steps

Boil Yam

Peel yam, cut into wedges, boil in salted water until fork-tender, 18 mins.

Cook Greens

Steam kontomire until wilted; blend or crush in asanka.

Stew Sauce

Heat palm oil, sauté onions and smoked fish, add crushed greens and simmer.

Plate

Serve boiled yam alongside rich kontomire stew with halved boiled eggs.

🥣

Enjoy your breakfast! Serve warm and take a moment to savor Ghanaian morning heritage.

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