How to prepare Akyeke
Akyeke (Attiéké, Acheke) is a delicacy made from grated cassava and usually served with fried fish, stew, soup and ground pepper.
“Akyeke” is a local delicacy of the people of Nzema in the Western Region of Ghana.
The dish is prepared from fermented Cassava that has been grated and steamed.You can use Gari which is fermented grated and fried Cassava to prepare Akyeke
Akyeke is very popular in the western parts of Ghana and Africa. In Côte d’Ivoire, it is called Attiéké.
RECIPE INGREDIENTS
1cup of dried attieke
1 cup of water
2 teaspoons of olive oil or palm oil
2 jalapeno peppers, diced
1/2 medium onions, diced
Salt to taste
Seasoning cubes (Optional)
Tuna (optional), sliced
DIRECTIONS ON HOW TO PREPARE AKYEKE
In large a bowl, mix attieke and water. After complete absorption of water, stir attieke with a fork.
Under low heat, pour attieke into a pan and steam while stirring for about 4 minutes or Microwave for 2 to 3 minutes.
Remove from from heat and bowl in a large bowl
Add oil, tuna, diced onion & pepper, salt and cube. Stir to combine. Serve warm with stew of choice.
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