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Banana Grits ne Mmɔre

Roasted Banana Grits with Seasoned Shrimp

Created for East End Bistro: caramelized banana stone-ground grits with garlic-seared shrimp

Estimated Cost GH₵ 85.00 per serving

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

Difficulty Medium Home kitchen

Servings

GH₵ 170.00

🇬🇭 Cultural Story & Culinary Context

"Born in Ghana for Accra's East End Bistro. Roasted whole bananas develop a buttery caramel depth that elevates stone-ground grits, crowned with spice-seared fresh prawns."

— Chef Eric Adjepong, Ghana to the World

🛒 Ingredients Checklist

• For 2 servings

Banana Grits

2 pureed Roasted bananas ~GH₵ 6.00
1 cup Stone-ground grits ~GH₵ 18.00
2 cups Milk, cream, stock ~GH₵ 22.00
4 tbsp Mascarpone & butter ~GH₵ 16.00

Seared Prawns

8 fresh Large prawns ~GH₵ 55.00
1 tbsp All-Day Seasoning Blend ~GH₵ 4.00
garnish Scallions ~GH₵ 3.00

Market Total: GH₵ 170.00

Preparation & Cooking Steps

Follow Chef Adjepong's exact techniques for authentic flavor

4 Steps

Roast Bananas

Roast whole bananas in peel at 400°F until dark; peel and puree.

Simmer Grits

Cook grits in milk and stock for 20 mins. Fold in banana puree and mascarpone.

Sear Shrimp

Sear seasoned prawns in hot skillet with garlic for 3 minutes.

Serve

Ladle hot grits into bowls, top with prawns and scallions.

🥣

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

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