Banku (Stirred Fermented Corn Dough)
Banku (Stirred Fermented Corn Dough)

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Fermented corn dough can either be homemade, bought frozen, or prepared from a powder mix. If using powdered "instant" banku, first add water to make the dough, then proceed as with already prepared dough. It is mostly preferred by the people of the Southern Regions of Ghana; the Ewe people, the Fante people and the Ga-Adangbe people but also eaten across the other regions in Ghana. Banku is one of the national dishes of Ghana originating from the Ga-Adangme people along the South Eastern coast of Ghana.

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To get started with this particular recipe, we have to first prepare a few components. You can have banku (stirred fermented corn dough) using 2 ingredients and 6 steps. Here is how you can achieve that.

The ingredients needed to make Banku (Stirred Fermented Corn Dough):
  1. Make ready 1-1/2 cups homemade fermented corn dough, with any mold scraped off, or frozen packaged banku dough (corn and cassava), defrosted
  2. Take 1 tsp salt

Here is one way to make your own dough. Note that it takes several days before the fermented dough is ready to use. Add salt (Make sure it has a thicker consistency). Put the mixture on fire and stir with wooden label continuously to avoid it forming lumps Banku is a dish commonly eaten in Ghana.

Steps to make Banku (Stirred Fermented Corn Dough):
  1. In a 3-quart saucepan with a handle, mix the dough with 1-1/2 cups water by hand or with a wire whisk to make a smooth paste. Mix in the salt.
  2. Put on the stove to heat on medium-high, stirring constantly with the whisk or with a stirring stick or very strong wooden spoon. After 5 minutes, the mixture should begin to thicken. Lower the heat to medium and switch over to a stirring stick or wooden spoon if previously using a whisk.
  3. Continue to cook, stirring constantly to keep it from forming lumps, scraping the bottom of the pan and turning the dough as it cooks, also pressing it against the sides of the pan. After another 5 minutes, turn the heat to low and continue stirring and turning.
  4. Scrape the spoon against the side of the saucepan occasionally and mix the scrapings into the dough. If necessary, add a little water around the edges of the pan to keep it from scorching, and/or turn down the heat.
  5. The banku should be quite stiff within 15 to 20 minutes on the stove. Remove it from the heat and let it sit a few minutes. When it is cool enough to handle, wet your hands and shape the banku into one large or several small loaves for individual servings.
  6. To serve: Banku is usually eaten warm or lukewarm. It is a classic accompaniment to eggplant and okra stews,and can also be eaten with a pepper sauce and/or shito.

Add salt (Make sure it has a thicker consistency). Put the mixture on fire and stir with wooden label continuously to avoid it forming lumps Banku is a dish commonly eaten in Ghana. It is prepared by mixing fermented corn and cassava dough in varied proportions. Served with soup, stew or pepper sauce. This is a flour mix and very easy to prepare.

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