Mashed Fante Kenkey| The best way to mash Fante kenkey(Fante dorkunu)

Ghana can extensively boast of amazing and delicious foods and edibles uniquely found exclusively in her. If you have not been to a part of Ghana like Kumasi, Accra and some other very famous regions, you might be missing this term that carries so much weight and interest in those regions.

You definitely must know about kenkey as made from corn dough but there is another one made popularly or originated among the Fantes hence its name Fante Kenkey. Despite the undeniable fact of it has been largely consumed among the Twi- speaking tribes, it has been transported to other regions because there is something special about it.

What is special about Fante kenkey?

Among the Ewes, it is known as Fante dorkunu and the one thing so special about this type of kenkey is the taste. The fermented taste of this food gives it some really fascinating factors to develop interest in consuming it. Also, it can be eaten as normal kenkey with ground pepper and fried fish or with soups, stews and shito. Apart from eating it as normal kenkey, there is a very special way of consuming it and this is mashing it into an even liquid mixture like a beverage.

Fante kenkey has unique packaging which is in natural organic leaves or first wrapped in a white rubber before being packaged in the leaves and it adds to its shelf life or ability to stay usable for a number of days without getting spoilt.

Fante kenkey

How to prepare mashed Fante kenkey(Mash ke)

With just between Ghc1-Ghc3, you can get a very sizeable fante kenkey for yourself or the family from any Ghanaian market whether local, urban or even a supermarket. To make mashed kenkey, have at hand Fante kenkey, sugar, roasted groundnut, milk(optional), and bread(optional.)

The kenkey with groundnut and sugar ready

Two ways to engage in the process

First: Unwrap the kenkey and put it inside a bowl big enough.

Unwrapping the kenkey from the leaves

Wash your hands well and mash it into smaller pieces and add some water. Continue to mash with the hand until evenly mixed with fewer lumps.

Add milk, sugar, groundnut and enjoy.

Second: Unwrap the kenkey and put it into a clean blender. Mash into smaller lumps with a spoor or hand and then add water.

The Fante kenkey has to first be mashed into smaller lumps before blending so that it blends fast.

Blend until there is no lump with very even and smooth feel. Blending with a blender gives the best feel and creamy taste ever. Add sugar and milk which can also be added from the onset. Blend to mix well and pour it glasses or cups. add groundnut and enjoy.

I traveled to Kumasi and that was when I realized how special Fante Kenkey is to the people. Staying in a house where this kenkey was sold, every day whether morning, afternoon or evening many people come to buy the kenkey with sugar and a loaf of bread. Once you've got a loaf of bread in conjunction to your awesome 'mashed ke' or mashed kenkey, that troublesome hunger is already naughtily dealt with. No two ways about that.

What you'll benefit from after consumption

First and foremost is the energy you'll get knowing that maize as the major component is so rich in carbohydrates. Protein and vitamins are also not neglected at all. Trying out mashed kenkey can be a very economical way of feeding as even a ball of kenkey mashed can take a person from morning to afternoon or the other way round. if you are eager to make some cedis the right way, you have a free business idea being offered o you right here to try out provided your customers know about Fante Kenkey and its economic benefits. Share this post and comment for newer and interesting content that fit your wants and needs.