DON'T TRASH IT! - Make this Over Ripe Plantain Loaf (OFAM) #cookingathome #recipe #africanfood #food

In this video, I took matters into my own hands because I’d been throwing my over-ripe plantains into the trash. Little did I know I could actually make this delicacy by myself. All I needed to do was phone my mother-in-law for her special recipe. Ofam is a traditional Ghanaian baked delicacy made from mashed over-ripe plantains and a blended mixture of ginger, onions and peppers for a flavourful, spicy kick. Flour (all-purpose, roasted corn or tom brown) is also added to act as a binding agent. Red palm oil is mixed into the batter and used to grease the baking pan, giving the cake its distinct vibrant orange color and rich aroma. Each ingredient offers a delicious balance of sweetness and heat. Ofam is typically served with roasted peanuts. Ingredients 5-6 fingers of over-ripe plantains 1 medium onion (chopped) 1 thumb size ginger root 1 tsp cloves 1 tsp grains of selim 1 tbsp pepper corns 1 tbsp dried chilies 1/3 flour (all-purpose flour) 2-3 tbsp palm oil Salt to taste PS: I used a local grinder (asanka) but feel free to use a blender but make sure you set to pulse Feel free to adjust heat (spice level) to your taste! #cookingathome #easyrecipes #africanfood #ghanafood #whatheeats #cooking #food #foodasmr