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DIY Recipe: How to make Wagashi (the West African cheese recipe)

This food is very popular in the Northern part of Ghana.
Wagashi
Wagashi

Wagashi does not melt at high temperatures, however, when fried it has a soft and fluffy texture. The Cheese is made from cow milk and it’s naturally delicate in taste when salt is not added.

Ingredients

1-gallon whole milk

1 cup of apple cider vinegar

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Beet or sorghum leaves for optional skin colouring (optional)

Method

  • Mix fresh milk with apple cider vinegar
  • Heat the mixture at low to medium heat until the milk clots form completely.
  • Then strain in a colander to remove all the water and your cheese is obtained.
  • Soak the cheese obtained in cold water for a few minutes (10-20 min).
  • After removing the cheese you can optionally dip it in boiled red leaves.
  • Boil the cheese in the red solution for 10-15 months depending on the thickness of your cheese
  • Serve the fried Wagashi with the West African Suya spice.

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