Sankofa (Traditional Ghanaian Heritage) Sweet & Savory Combo 🌾 Gluten-Free ⚡ High-Protein 🐟 Pescatarian ⏱️ Quick & Easy

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Boiled Sweet Potatoes with Sardine & Egg Sauce

Tender boiled sweet potatoes paired with a savory scrambled egg, tomato, and sardine sauce

Estimated Cost GH₵ 24.00 per serving

Prep & Cook ⏱ 25 mins 10m prep • 15m cook

Difficulty Easy & Quick Home kitchen

Servings

GH₵ 48.00

🇬🇭 Cultural Story & Culinary Context

"A fast and colorful morning plate. Sweet orange or white sweet potatoes boiled tender, balanced with a savory scramble of eggs, canned sardines, tomatoes, and spicy scotch bonnet."

— Chef Eric Adjepong, Ghana to the World

🛒 Ingredients Checklist

• For 2 servings

Sweet Potatoes

3 medium peeled Sweet potatoes ~GH₵ 12.00
pinch Salted water ~GH₵ 0.50

Egg & Sardine Sauce

3 eggs Fresh eggs ~GH₵ 10.50
1 tin Canned sardines ~GH₵ 15.00
diced Tomatoes & onions ~GH₵ 5.00
2 tbsp Vegetable oil ~GH₵ 3.00

Market Total: GH₵ 48.00

Preparation & Cooking Steps

Follow Chef Adjepong's exact techniques for authentic flavor

3 Steps

Boil Potatoes

Cut sweet potatoes into rounds and boil until tender, 12 mins.

Sauté Sauce

Sauté onions and tomatoes in oil until softened; stir in flaked sardines and beat in eggs.

Serve

Plate tender sweet potatoes and top with hot sardine-egg scramble.

🥣

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

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