Kontomire stew with boiled yam and plantain
Kontomire stew with boiled yam and plantain
October 24, 2015
Nkontomire or Kontomire is the name given to Cocoyam leaves or taro in Ghana. Taro which is a source of vitamins A and C is also native to other countries in Africa such as Nigeria (biggest producers in the world), Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania. In Egypt they are called kolkas and in Europe it had been used since Roman times
Ingredients
2 Pounds goat meat (you can use chicken, beef etc)
1 Pound washed chopped Kontomire leaves or taro. (you can use spinach)
1/2 1/2 cup ground Agushi (melon seeds)
2 Medium sized onions and a handful of shallots
A handful of Turkey berries known locally as Ama dweridi or Anona Ntroba in Fante or Kwahu nsusuwa or Yaa Asantewa, while the Gas call it Kantos
A dash or two of alligator pepper
Directions
1Chop meat into bite sized cubes
2Clean crabs and boil for about 5 minutes in water
3blend tomatoes, pepper and Turkey berries
4Chop onions and put these in palm oil after heating the oil for a few minutes until hot
5Cover agushi with water in a bowl
6Chop kontomire into small or desired strips. Some prefer to mash or boil their kontomire
7Add blended tomatoes and pepper(s) to browning and softening onions in palm oil. Leave to simmer until it starts to fry. Stir it for about 3-5 minutes then add the marinated goat meat pieces, smoked salmon and crabs. Fry a little more until it starts to stick whilst stirring if necessary.
8Add chopped kontomire to the blend
9Add spices to taste
10Add the soaked agushi whilst stirring very gently and leave to simmer. The agushi begins to clump in the sauce after a few minutes. Try to keep the clumps in the sauce by continuing to stir very gently.
11Leave to simmer on low heat for about 10-15 minutes
12Slice yams into pieces or into small cubes and boil in salty (optional) water until it passes the "fork test" i.e. if a fork can pass through a slice easily then it is ready. Drain water and serve whilst hot.
13Boil the ripe plantains for about 10 minutes as a side dish
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