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Ghanaian

Ampesi

Also called boiled yam and plantain, ampese, abom

Boiled yam, plantain and cocoyam served with a garden egg or kontomire stew. Plain, filling home cooking.

Heat
Mild
Kind of dish
Sides
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What’s in it

  • Yam
  • Plantain
  • Cocoyam

The usual main ingredients. Each kitchen cooks it its own way and says what its version contains.

Usually

  • Vegan on request
  • Gluten-free

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