Lovers of food looking for something new to taste , lets take you on ride to the Greater Accra region where the inhabitants are the Ga’s. the popular food among the Ga’s is called kenkey .we have two types of kenkey we have the Fante kenkey and the Ga kenkey.kenkey is the general name that people use to call this staple food , where as the Ga’s call it Kormi ,the twi speaking tribe call the Fante kenkey Dorkunu While the Fante kenkey is mostly produced in the Central and Western Regions, the Ga kenkey is common with the people of Ewe, Akan and the Greater Accra Region.
Both the Fante Kenkey and Ga Kenkey are basically kneaded corn dough cooked in dried plantain leaves and
Both kenkey are popularly served with Hot pepper and fish .But people try it other ingredients such as pear ,shrimps , with sauces, peppers, onions, meat, fish or fried egg among others .kenkey can be taken in at anytime of the day . Kenkey is one of the principal foods consumed in Ghana. Kenkey doesn’t one make ones tummy full but also have health benefits .Here are some 5 health benefits of the cornmeal:
1. Kenkey is rich in vitamins A, C, E, K, B vitamins like pantothenic acid, riboflavin, thiamine, niacin, and folates.
2. Kenkey is made up of complex carbohydrates, low protein, low fat and high fiber content.
3. The meal is rich in phosphorus, manganese, zinc, calcium, magnesium, selenium and iron.
4.Eating Kenkey helps combat fat by reducing
blood cholesterol levels.
5.Kenkey supports digestive and immune system while contributing beneficially to the intestine and overall health.
Eating Kenkey helps in digestion because of its high level of fiber which aids in digestion and regulates blood sugar. It also protects one from constipation and hemorrhoids.
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