How to prepare Ice Kenkey
Ice kenkey is a popular Ghanaian dessert made from kenkey, a steamed dumpling made from Fante and Ga kenkey, which are made of maize, with the sweet flavor from milk and sugar.
Like other beverages made in Ghana, such as Burkina, Fula and sobolo, ‘ice kenkey’ has remained one of Ghana’s finest beverages.
Mostly taken with bread or any pastry, it is served on the street and at events such as engagements, funerals and sports activities.
Kenkey is popular in Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire, Togo, and western Benin, but it also was exported to Jamaica and Guyana. In Jamaica, it is called dokono; in Guyana, konkee. In Trinidad, it is called paime.
Kenkey used in preparation is low in fat, with a high content of complex carbohydrates, protein and fibre. This makes it an excellent food option for those who are looking to lose weight or those who want to maintain their current weight.
Low-fat diets may reduce the risk of heartburn, help people lose weight, and improve cholesterol levels.
Follow the directions to make your own delicious drink
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Can Pregnant Women Take Ice Kenkey?
Yes. Due to the high fiber content of Kenkey, it is good for women who are pregnant. This helps to prevent constipation and hemorrhoids. And make you feel full all the time.
Where Do I Buy Kenkey?
Kenkey is a peculiar thing because it is a unique product that comes from Ghana, Africa. You can get it in any shop and online stores.
Where Do I Buy Corn Dough?
Corn dough is a food made from cornmeal and water. This means you can make some at home or get it from any stores nationwide.
How do you preserve corn dough?
Place in a clean bowl and cover and kept away from direct sunlight once opened.We store food away from sunlight because it can cause food to spoil. When we store food in a place that’s exposed to sunlight, the sun’s rays will make the food warm up and cause it to go bad faster.
You can refrigerate to prevent it from going bad.
EQUIPMENT
blender
plastic bottle/glasses
INGREDIENTS NEEDED FOR HOW TO PREPARE ICE KENKEY
1/2 cup of chilled Water
1 tin of Milk
2 tablespoonful of natural Yoghurt (Optional)
1 tablespoonful of Sugar(for taste)
30g of roasted Peanuts or Groundnuts
DIRECTIONS ON HOW TO PREPARE ICE KENKEY
Cut kenkey into pieces into a bowl after removing it from the husks. Pour kenkey pieces inside a blender. Add natural yoghurt
Add chilled water and reasonable amount of milk and sugar. Blend until a smooth runny-like consistency is obtained. Cover the blender with its lid.
Pour ice kenkey into a bottle or bowl. Serve immediately or refrigerate it until it gets chilled. Serve with roasted groundnuts or peanuts.
You can eat ice kenkey with pie, bread, cookies
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ADDITIONAL TIPS HOW TO PREPARE ICE KENKEY
- You can a little amount of peanut butter to blend with drink if you love the taste of it.
- Instead of using blender, you can use your hand to mash kenkey if you want it a little lumpy
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Ingredients
1 ball of Fante/Ga Kenkey
1/2 cup of chilled Water
1 tin of Milk
2 tablespoonful of natural Yoghurt (Optional)
1 tablespoonful of Sugar(for taste)
30g of roasted Peanuts or Groundnuts
Instructions
Cut kenkey into pieces into a bowl after removing it from the husks. Pour kenkey pieces inside a blender. Add natural yoghurt
Add chilled water and reasonable amount of milk and sugar. Blend until a smooth runny-like consistency is obtained. Cover the blender with its lid.
Pour ice kenkey into a bottle or bowl. Serve immediately or refrigerate it until it gets chilled. Serve with roasted groundnuts or peanuts.
You can eat ice kenkey with pie, bread, cookies
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Ingredients
1 ball of Fante/Ga Kenkey
1/2 cup of chilled Water
1 tin of Milk
2 tablespoonful of natural Yoghurt (Optional)
1 tablespoonful of Sugar(for taste)
30g of roasted Peanuts or Groundnuts
Instructions
Cut kenkey into pieces into a bowl after removing it from the husks. Pour kenkey pieces inside a blender. Add natural yoghurt
Add chilled water and reasonable amount of milk and sugar. Blend until a smooth runny-like consistency is obtained. Cover the blender with its lid.
Pour ice kenkey into a bottle or bowl. Serve immediately or refrigerate it until it gets chilled. Serve with roasted groundnuts or peanuts.
You can eat ice kenkey with pie, bread, cookies