Staple dishes

Ampesi

1.  Obtain a tuber or bunch of the raw starchy staple

2.  Peel the skin and cut the edible part into small sizes

3. Cut and wash pieces with clean water

4. Arrange the cut pieces in a pan

5. Add water to the top level of the cut pieces arranged in the pan

6.   Add salt using your fingers, eyes and culinary instinct to measure

7.   Add salt using your fingers, eyes and culinary instinct to measure

8. Let it boil for a while, then use your finger to press a piece to check if it is soft

9. When well cooked, take the pan off the stove and drain the stock out

10. Set the cooked dish in a plantain leaf ready to be served.