Epiti

Name: Epiti
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: West African
Ingredients: 3 cups fresh corn kernels, blended; 1 overripe plantain, mashed; 1/2 cup red onion, chopped; 2 tsp fresh ginger, minced; 1/2 Scotch bonnet pepper, deseeded; 2 tbsp red palm oil; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 cup cornmeal

A traditional Ghanaian steamed corn and plantain cake flavored with ginger, onions, and chili. It offers a tender texture and a savory-sweet profile.

60 minMediumServes 4240 cal/serving

West AfricanBreakfastStovetop and BlenderVegetarianVeganKosher-styleGluten-FreeNut-FreeDairy-FreeSoy-FreeEgg-FreeShellfish-FreeSesame-FreeLow-SodiumPork-Free

Ingredients

3 cups fresh corn kernels, blended
1 overripe plantain, mashed
1/2 cup red onion, chopped
2 tsp fresh ginger, minced
1/2 Scotch bonnet pepper, deseeded
2 tbsp red palm oil
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 cup cornmeal

Instructions

1

Blend 3 cups blended fresh corn kernels, 1 mashed overripe plantain, 1/2 cup chopped red onion, 2 tsp minced fresh ginger, and 1/2 deseeded Scotch bonnet pepper into a thick batter.
2

Transfer the corn mixture to a bowl and stir in 2 tbsp red palm oil, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 cup cornmeal until smooth.
3

Portion the mixture into heatproof ramekins or leaves, wrapping securely.
4

Set a steamer basket inside a pot with boiling water and place filled ramekins inside.
5

Cover and steam over medium heat for 40 minutes until set.
6

Unmold slightly cooled cakes and serve warm.

Questions

How long does Epiti keep?

Blend the base ahead and freeze it for up to a month, then re-blend it briefly before serving. Once assembled it does not keep; the texture goes as it melts, so eat it right away.

Can I halve or double Epiti?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. Doubled, blend in batches rather than overfilling the jar.

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