How to Make The BEST Authentic Soft Ga Kenkey

Hello my lovely family and friends. Today I bring you how to make the best soft homemade Ga kenkey. This a very detailed tutorial with all you need to know to make the best kenkey at home. As mentioned in the video, the key to having the best soft malleable kenkey is the corn dough - your corn dough is to be well fermented, overly fermented to get the taste and the softness. All you need to know is in the video so I hope you find it useful and enjoy it. Also in this video is a quick recipe for chofi (fried turkey) and domino (roasted pork).
Ingredients
3kg of Corn dough (I used the 'Ghana Taste' Corn dough- the Best for making kenkey)
- I used 1kg for the Aflata/banku and 2kg raw corn dough to mix
Corn husk/leaves
Assorted fried fish
Green Chilli sauce (recipe coming soon)
Shito -
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[@xavierkoolat6926]

I just found you from a recommendation from "Nanaaba's Kitchen." While I was so very impressed with her video, I come to see your video and my heart immediately felt such warmth in this video, and I have only seen the first minute and 15 seconds of it. Your opening intro is beautiful. I immediately SUBSCRIBED and "LIKED" it. Thank you. Now, I will watch the rest of your video.😊

[@bezalea]

Hello Xavier, I’m very humbled by your kind comments. Welcome to my channel and thank you 🙏🏾

[@purpleplant9515]

Same 👍

[@AbenasKitchen]

Your mum is hilarious, I eat kenkey when I can because I just love it. If I’ll get it everyday I’ll eat it everyday. Thanks for sharing

[@bezalea]

Oh yes, she was very funny - may her soul rest in peace. Thank you so much for watching, I appreciate your support. And just saw you shared it, I’m very grateful for that, God bless you 🙏🏾❤️

[@AbenasKitchen]

@@bezalea God bless you too

[@owusuaaskitchen2068]

My Sister I'm blowing the horns with you because this kenkey is so on point. I eat kenkey when I really crave for it...your mum😀 bless her🙏🏽❤

[@bezalea]

😂😂ikr? My mum was just impossible, incredibly funny. Thank you 😊❤️

[@sharonadetogether9345]

True definition of Authentic indeed

[@jenniewus2850]

The fried turkey is calling my name 😋

[@bezalea]

The Turkey is saying Jennie Wus! Jennie Wus!!😂😂

[@foodtainment8921]

You surely prepared this with love.. Its written all over.. 😍😍😍

[@VsKitchen]

Wow I got my eyes glued to my phone 📱 this is new recipe for me and to be honest your voice over and how you explain everything makes it interesting to try😊

[@bezalea]

Thank you so much my sweet sister. Your support means a lot to me 🙏🏾😘

[@kihbsnatural]

It's good you placed the black peppers in there ooo to prove because honestly the kenkey came out too good for homemade, trust me even your mum will not refuse this Kenkey 😄❤

[@bezalea]

Aww!!’ Thanks so much sis, so many try and errors so I’m delighted I got it in the end. Thanks for your support as always.🙏🏾❤️

[@Frozendoll]

Ga kenkey looks so delicious. yummy recipe my dear friend 💖👍👍

[@bezalea]

Thank you so much my dear friend 🙏🏾❤️

[@queenbeauty7757]

Waooo never tried this but looks so inviting

[@katemills_92]

Well, done, madam! 👏👏👏👍I am a Ga and I grew up on Kenkey. Either for breakfast, lunch or dinner. I enjoy my kenkey hot with smoked Mackerel or Fried snapper and kpakpo shito, with avocado tomatoes and onions. I have never tried making it, but thanks to you, I will test my skills.

[@bezalea]

Oh wow madam Kate! I’m honoured to have such an experienced kenkey eater to want to try making your own kenkey because of me. Thanks so much for the vote of confidence waaa. I appreciate you stopping by🙏🏾

[@eyongshanita5420]

This looks delicious

[@ebanghankeng5726]

Wow this is new to me. I wish I could taste it. Looks yummy

[@nanasfoodworld8312]

Eeeeiiii madam Bezalea, I wasn’t invited for this Kenkey party ooo. So you ate all this lovely Kenkey with all its delicious incomiums eeeiiii. Looks delicious paaa, Kenkey is really on point . Awesome share

[@joycestyleofcooking]

Sis, i feel you going through the process of making Ga KENKEY and i must admit you did well because the struggle is real and TEDIOUS! ✌🏻

[@bezalea]

Ikr? The struggle is so so real. Thank you for stopping by 🙏🏾

[@mbongfranklin8996]

Wow I love this. It's new to me though

[@sethinahoward9809]

I just love my kenkey and thanks for sharing

[@bezalea]

Great 👍🏾 You are most welcome and thanks for watching 🙏🏾

[@chisomodaka8846]

Oh ok learning new foods here honestly

[@jacobtsakpo5498]

Loved watching you cook. That was professionally done with both local and exotic touch. I loved your story as well. Well done! Chef.🙏👍

[@bezalea]

Thank you Mr Tsakpo, it means a lot to me. 🙏🏾❤️😘

[@takyiwaa3236]

My favorite 😊

[@LovableMe137]

Thank you so much for your thorough explanation

[@bezalea]

I’m happy to help dear 🤗

[@julietsarfo5615]

i luv luv luv this

[@bezalea]

Thanks Juliet🙏🏾

[@deolafash3456]

This kenkey looks so good and i love how you explain the process in detail and neatly molded them up. This is definitely a must try recipe for me.

[@cheryl6093]

⁹9.

[@bezalea]

I have no clue why I’m now seeing this comment after a year 🤔 What a SHOCK!!!😬 Thanks dear and apologies for late reply, never seen this comment 🙏🏾🤗

[@Sweetyhigh123]

Me! I like kenkey paaa, that's why I'm here today, Thank you for taking your time to make the video. God bless you

[@bezalea]

I’m glad you do cos that makes two of us. Thanks for watching and God bless you too🙏🏾

[@AbenasKitchen]

Omg these look absolutely delicious

[@bezalea]

Thanks you 🙏🏾

[@Bridget-circle]

Oh wow… my favorite!!. Pls reserve mine😊. The accompaniments are just perfect for the beauty.

[@bezalea]

Aww sis, I’ve been waiting for you saa, please hurry else…..😂🙏🏾❤️

[@eugrah8870]

The first time I tried making Kenkey, it turned out to be hard bcos the video I used didn’t mention leaving the mixed dough overnight. I’ll give it a try with your overnight trick and hopefully it turns out soft.

[@bezalea]

Try using the kenkey recipe where you commented on how to ferment your corn dough. The new method, that one will guarantee you the best kenkey every time. So the key points are 1. Super Fermented corn dough 2. Your banku should be very soft - it should drop from your spoon when you scoop some 3. Leave it over night for further fermentation 4. Cook it for a long time, 4-5 hours if you have 10-20 balls of kenkey. Remember you can never overcook kenkey. I hope this helps you achieve the best results. Thanks for watching 🙏🏾

[@kamsante9353]

Wow.. this is the best homemade kenkey I've seen. Loving your channel already. New subbie here 😁

[@bezalea]

Thank you so much 🙏🏾

[@GiftyDeb]

I wish I could eat kenkey every day. My all time favourite dish. Thanks for sharing this recipe. I'll definitely try it. Make the dough, leave it overnight ❤❤❤

[@bezalea]

Me too, just love kenkey. Yes, try it, it does make a difference. Thanks for watching 🙏🏾

[@victoryactivitiestv]

delicious cooking, thanks for sharing this with us

[@bezalea]

Thank you so much 🙏🏾

[@joanaamo-asante8472]

Great recipe! Anyways, I loved Madam for her authenticity 😍

[@bezalea]

Thanks Yaa🙏🏾 ikr? Madam dea…hmmm 🤦🏾‍♀️😅

[@bessieagyemfra7579]

Malleable Madam.

[@pokuaokra]

Wow.. I enjoyed watching your video!! Nanaaba’s kitchen brought me here … love the effort you put in everything… God bless you

[@bezalea]

Thank you so much Pokua for stopping by and God richly bless you too🙏🏾

[@BFASHWORLD]

Everytime i checkout your channel, there’s always a new recipe to learn. This came out so perfectly , neatly prepared and mouthwatering 😋

[@user-fc8ob9vy5s]

This looks so similar to Tamales just a variation of them. Looks delicious too❤

[@bezalea]

I’m not sure what tamales are but will research and see. Thanks for watching🙏🏾

[@rosieadjedu6676]

This is really Authentic Ga kenkey. This is the right thing. No cassava dough. Welldone

[@bezalea]

Thanks 🙏🏾

[@saraphinenanayeobah9159]

Wow it came out very good

[@bezalea]

Thanks Saraphine🙏🏾

[@katelutterodt2479]

i will keep watching your channel, thanks

[@bezalea]

Thank you very much Kate dear🙏🏾

[@ExquisiteSideHustle]

I eat Kenkey cos I like it paaa, eeeii, ice Kenkey, I will do some paa

[@josephinejiffur4803]

Sameria Nanaaba recommended you to me n I’m very happy Thank you so much for everything

[@bezalea]

You are most welcome and thank you 🙏🏾

[@ItsEmmaAkuffo]

Mommy wo y3 guy! 😁😂 I just came across your channel and I love your energy and how you praise and “kanfo” your final products! 😂😂❤️

[@bezalea]

Hahahaha😂😂😂 guy paa😅 thank you for the fans wai. Na the way na the kenkey dey be no, na I for kanfo myself ooo 💃🏻 thanks for much dear and welcome to my channel 🙏🏾

[@alicecollins3593]

You are the best 👍😘

[@bezalea]

Thank you so much 🙏🏾😘

[@mabellandzo3078]

Eat it because it's my favorite

[@bezalea]

👍🙏

[@garyflip2020]

When I was in Ghana I eat kenkey all the time not because am broke but is favorite

[@bezalea]

My favourite too. Thanks for watching 🙏🏾

[@bessieagyemfra7579]

Thank you dear❤.

[@bezalea]

You're welcome 😊 and thank you too 🙏🏾

[@reginawallace2687]

Please use wet bounty to wrap your kenkey to warm it up in the microwave instead of plastic bag. I love your kenkey

[@bezalea]

Well noted. Thanks 🙏🏾 You meant bounty kitchen towel?

[@reginawallace2687]

@@bezalea yes please. Plastic bags has a harmful element and it is the leading cause of so many diseases and illnesses. I use this method all the time and it works wonders. You can also use parchment paper to cover the kenkey before you use the kitchen foil to prevent the heat with the food and the foil please.🙏

[@ExquisiteSideHustle]

Oooo, overnight! That is a trick I didn't know la!

[@francesmcborough4002]

Hi I love your video and the kenkey looks so good, I want to try it. Can you please tell me how you made the dough? I live in America and I am not sure if I can get the ingredients here. Thank you.

[@User-72430]

You’ve won a new subscriber 🏆 😊

[@bezalea]

Thanks dear Essa and a warm welcome to my channel🙏🏾

[@tasteandbloom]

The way I love Ga kenkey eh but the length of time it takes to make my own discourages me 🤣 You've done it beautifully. Looks so soft, just the way I like it

[@bezalea]

Thank you sis 🙏🏾❤️

[@ExquisiteSideHustle]

3s) paaa allaaa! Heheheheh, what kalami? Hahahaha adjeeeeiii. Where will I go? Am staying tuned paaa

[@DinewithSianorkie]

👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽nailed it ooooo..............we will leave alone oooo😅😅. Nicely done sis

[@bezalea]

😂😂😂 yeb bl3 y3? m’bl3 ooo! 😂😂😂

[@LovableMe137]

Hweeeee Asikafuooo na di dokunoooo I LOVE kenkey and I would eat kenkey everyday 😂

[@bezalea]

Now dea kenkey is another level😂😂😂 my mother was something else 🤦🏾‍♀️😂😂😂

[@KitchenWizard]

Very well presented. Loved it. Will try by myself. Thanks, and stay connected. New sub here. 😍

[@bezalea]

Thank you my dear, will definitely stay connected 🙏🏽

[@kukumasa6411]

I have always tried to make soft kenkey like dat ones u made but all I get is a hard one so I will try ur method and give u the result.

[@bezalea]

I’m sure it will turn out great. One most important key, which I failed to mention is the cooking time, make sure you cook and cook and cook it. Don’t be in a rush. I will be bring an updated version soon. I look forward for you to tell me the outcome. Thanks for watching 🙏🏾🤗

[@margaretbaidoo4893]

Hey this is the way they make ga kenkey after cooking put it overnight?

[@sandramirekuayim1161]

Thanks mum. How about the kenkey water? I'd like to drink it. Learnt it's good too!

[@bezalea]

Oh Yeah! it is very good and you can definitely drink it. 😁❤️

[@abenaappiah1]

Wow Sis you are soooo Extra! Waaa look at the table and your Presentation… Whaaaaaatttt 🎉🎉🎉👌 I love it 😻. I just love your personality, and how you combine the English with our Twi dialect 😂😂Keep your recipes coming. They are delightful & yummy 😋 Bravo👏. You’ve gained a foodie subscriber😂

[@bezalea]

WoW 🤩 Your kind comment has really made my day 😍 Thank you so much for your comment, I do feel it’s coming from paa, a genuine kind place. I’m very grateful for your support. Welcome 🙏🏾

[@abenaappiah1]

@@bezalea you are most welcome sweetheart❤️. Please could you do me a favor? Of sharing the maiz dough brand you used? As it’s not in your description list… I live in Germany and trust me it’s very difficult to find the right dough to make good Kenkey😩

[@bezalea]

Sorry dear, the brand I used is “Ghana Taste” corn dough. I have now filled the description box with all the details. Thanks 🙏🏾

[@kihbsnatural]

Omg.. see all kinds of fish and meat with this soft Kenkey. I should be there for this kenkey party ooo ..

[@bezalea]

Ikr? You are so invited to this party 🎉😂

[@KrystleNelson]

I bought the corn dough they sell in the fridges in the African shop? Do i need to mix it with water and ferment it for a few days? Or shojld I buy white maize meal and do it that way as so many recipes calls for the white maize meal. Im confused, i dont want to waste my ready made corn dough. Ive attempted kenkey once but it was missing the sour taste because i think the corn dough isnt fermented. Do i need to ferment it first?

[@bezalea]

Hi Krystle, hope you are well. Okay, let me explain a few things to clear your confusion. The best ingredient for Kenkey is always locally fermented corn dough so the ones sold at African shops are best. Some of the brands are not very fermented though so you would need to ferment it further. So what you have is best for your Kenkey, not need using the white maize meal to make your own. Just follow the below according to the brand you have. If it’s the ‘exotic foods’ corn dough then ferment it for a further 3-5 days. This corn dough turns to be wet so you can mix it with some white maize meal to boost the quantity. So say for 2kg of corn dough, add 1 kg white maize meal. If it’s the ‘Home taste’ corn dough then it’s very well fermented - it’s actually the best for making the most amazing kenkey ‘Windblow traditional food’ corn dough is also very good and does not need further fermenting. If it’s none of these brands then to be on the safer side, ferment it again by pouring it into a bowl and pressing it down so its compact and no air bubbles formed. If it is dry corn dough, almost like crumbs/gari, add a little water to aid the fermentation. I hope this helps and your Kenkey comes out great, keep me posted, I’m interested to know how it goes. Thanks for watching.🙏🏾

[@EuniceBaidoo-ud7ie]

I love how your Kenkey came out. Please the uncooked part you added must it always be dried to achieve a soft kenkey. I did some but the uncooked one was in the fridge so it was soak was with a little water . I added to the cooked one moulded it n cooked it for 2hrs 30 minutes but it was hard .

[@bezalea]

Thanks Eunice🙏🏾 Yes, it does make a difference if it’s a little dried out. So next time you make it and your dough is soft, try and break it apart and leave it out to dry out. If you have the sun where you are, dry it out in the sun. If not then spread it out on a tray and put it in the oven on low heat, like 10-20 degrees for like 15 minutes or until it drys out. Then pass it through a sieve with big holes to break it down to look like flour, then you can add it to your cooked dough. Also 2 hours is not enough to cook your kenkey, a minimum of 3 and a half hours is recommended. The more you cook it the softer it will get, you can never overcook your kenkey. I hope this helps. Thanks for watching🙏🏾

[@EuniceBaidoo-ud7ie]

@@bezalea Thank you very much for the detailed explanation. I will definitely do that . Am grateful

[@fatimafood]

🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹❤️❤️

[@aloudousandamohamed6895]

I tried your recipe.. It came out good only that the kenkey was hard.. 1. I didn't let it ferment Super well cos my hubby can't handle our level of fermentation. 2. The maize flour I could get where I live wasnt as smooth as back home. Could these be good reasons why it came out hard? Apart from the hardness, the texture itself wasn't bad...it had potential...I will try again and ferment it well.. probably use yellow maize flour as it is smoother.. Will update

[@bezalea]

❤️I really love your update. It’s so detailed and made me chuckle at some point when you said “it hard potential”. 1. Fermentation does enhance the taste of the kenkey and does not have to affect the texture. 2. I have used coarse maize flour before and for that I use my no fail kenkey recipe: see link kzbin.info/www/bejne/iGeWYq2hosqIeas The maize is not the reason for the hardness, it’s the banku mixture or maybe the cooking time. When you mix the dough for the banku/aflata, let it be very loose and the banku when it’s done should easily drop off the wooden spoon and when cooking, cook it for at least 4 hours and that will guarantee a soft kenkey. So, give it a go with the same maize flour and use the method above and let me know how it goes. Hope this helps and thanks for taking your time to update me.

[@bgfdecoded2384]

Why should the dry part be more than the one for the banku? won't it be hard later, because most of the kenkey sellers use more for the banku part than the dry part.

[@bezalea]

The proof is in the pudding la! My kenkey wasn’t hard but very soft and malleable and I even showed how it was the next day and it was still very soft. Any other ratio and the kenkey will become hard or flakey. And that has been the recipe since time immemorial so I believe your info about how most kenkey sellers make it is not accurate, please do check and verify your facts wai. Thanks for watching.🙏🏾

[@elormbansah600]

😋😋🥰👌

[@bezalea]

You won’t sleep Elorm?😂

[@elormbansah600]

@@bezalea it's now 6pm here at my place ooo. Am in America ☺️🤗

[@bezalea]

Sorry oooo!!!! Thought you were in Ghana oooo!!! Eii Samira me p3 me ho asem 😂😂😂

[@elormbansah600]

@@bezalea 🤣🤣🤣

[@nanaamaabedi2225]

Pls do I leave the molded kenkey or mixed douhgh outside or in the fridge before I cook?

[@bezalea]

Nana Ama please you can either leave the moulded or the mixed dough, whichever is convenient but it should be left outside for further fermentation. Hope this helps and thanks for watching🤗

[@Tanaka986]

Can I use a dough that is wet to make kenkey instead of a dry one?

[@bezalea]

Oh yes, most definitely. Thank for watching🙏🏾

[@marthagyamerah2738]

Bez blow it wai na you did well 👏

[@bezalea]

Hahaha 🤣 you see ooo. Thank you very much Martha 🙏🏾

[@margaretbaidoo4893]

I have never seen this before

[@bezalea]

🙏🏾

[@LovableMe137]

How did you do the fermented corn please

[@bezalea]

Here’s a link for the recipe for the corn dough. Hope it helps. Please use the first recipe. Authentic🇬🇭Corn Dough 4-Ways|How to Make Corn Dough in 4 different Way|Corn Dough/Mmore Recipe kzbin.info/www/bejne/nZe3oZ5recZloqM

[@feliciafelicia3521]

🤭🤭🤭🤭🥰🥰 Oh my God

[@bezalea]

🤗🤗

[@abenaampo1285]

What’s the name of the fermented corn you used , so that I can find it in the shop please?

[@bezalea]

It’s the ‘Ghana Taste’ corn dough. Thanks 🙏🏾

[@abenaampo1285]

@@bezalea thanks soo much,God bless

[@belindadede1643]

Pls where can I get the fish to buy

[@bezalea]

From Adabraka fish market or Madina market all in Accra. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching 🙏🏾

[@zeezeebo]

So what is the purpose of letting it sit overnight?

[@giftypokuaa9911]

Is it appropriate to add cassava to it

[@bezalea]

Yes you can add cassava dough but the authentic ga kenkey does not have cassava dough in it but it’s possible. I even have a recipe coming soon for that so stay tuned. Thanks Gifty for watching 🙏🏾

[@eugrah8870]

How long do you need to ferment the dough?

[@bezalea]

Depending on where you live. If you live in Ghana then 4 days should be good. If you live in the diaspora and the weather is warm the same as Ghana but if it’s cold, then 1-2 weeks, but keep an eye on it after a week and look out for the signs of fermentation (the fungus forming on top) once you see that then it’s good to go. Thanks 🙏🏾

[@eugrah8870]

@@bezalea Thanks

[@SerwaaDamoah]

The dough did you add cassava dough

[@bezalea]

No please.

[@ExquisiteSideHustle]

Aaah, blow your horns la, hahaha you have done well🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@patiencewilson1909]

Please why do you put corn and black pepper inside

[@bezalea]

Dear Patience just as I mentioned in the video it’s for the avoidance of doubt, for tbe doubting Thomas’. It’s not for any specific reason but so that anyone who watches will know it’s the same kenkey I made. I hope I’m making sense. Thanks for watching 🙏🏾

[@hasinamuhammad3082]

My kenkey turn brown when finished. What did I do wrong?

[@bezalea]

Oh really? Well, I’m unsure what went wrong but it could have been a number of factors. Could be the colour of the corn dough, honesty I have no clue why that happened. But saying that, what shade of brown is this?

[@bezalea]

Oh really? Well, I’m unsure what went wrong but it could have been a number of factors. Could be the colour of the corn dough, honesty I have no clue why that happened. But saying that, what shade of brown is this? Thanks for watching 🙏🏾

[@hasinamuhammad3082]

@@bezalea it is a very light shade of brown. Maybe because I use yellow corn.

[@abdulrashidmumuni8562]

Ghanadonia foods traditional unionists

[@bigmama5048]

Why I why did I bump into this video when I am starving?

[@dovercliffs9455]

I have already gained some weight on seeing your foods in the video.

[@bezalea]

I saw the thing on the scale la, abeg next time just watch quarter ball of kenkey wai🙏🏾

[@dnoray1]

Don’t like it soft. I like to slice it-:))

[@bessieagyemfra7579]

Your kenkey is kenkeying.

[@bezalea]

to kenkeying 😋

[@anastasiakotey1430]

Kenkey is expensive oo rich man's food

[@bezalea]

Oh really? Where? Ghana? Thanks dear for watching 🙏🏾

[@ExquisiteSideHustle]

You this woman eh🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣u have been watching too many movies, like really? U think we dont believe u? 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@vivianoduro350]

😂😂😂😂 what has the turkey done too you.

[@bezalea]

Say again ooooo😂😂😂😂😂. thanks Vivian for stopping by, really appreciate it.🙏🏾