Sankofa (Traditional Ghanaian Heritage) Rich & Opulent ⚡ High-Protein 🐟 Pescatarian

Apapransa

Apapransa (Roasted Corn Flour in Palm Nut Soup)

Heritage weekend celebration dish: roasted corn meal stirred into rich palm nut soup with crab

Estimated Cost GH₵ 45.00 per serving

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

Difficulty Weekend Project Home kitchen

Servings

GH₵ 90.00

🇬🇭 Cultural Story & Culinary Context

"A celebrated Ga and Akan heritage meal. Toasted, fragrant roasted corn flour (tombrown flour) is vigorously stirred into simmering, earthy palm nut soup with smoked fish and crab."

— Chef Eric Adjepong, Ghana to the World

🛒 Ingredients Checklist

• For 2 servings

Base

1.5 cups Roasted corn flour ~GH₵ 12.00
2 cups Palm nut soup concentrate ~GH₵ 24.00
proteins Smoked fish & crab ~GH₵ 35.00
aromatics Prekese & spices ~GH₵ 5.00

Market Total: GH₵ 90.00

Preparation & Cooking Steps

Follow Chef Adjepong's exact techniques for authentic flavor

4 Steps

Boil Soup

Simmer palm nut soup with smoked fish and crab until fragrant and oil rises, 15 mins.

Stir in Flour

Gradually sprinkle in roasted corn flour while stirring vigorously with wooden spatula to prevent lumps.

Mash & Fold

Mash and fold until smooth, thick, and pulling from the sides of the pot.

Serve

Mound into bowls, top with whole cooked crab, and serve piping hot.

🥣

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

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