Ghanaian Abomu with Smoked Sardines and Garden Eggs
This dish pairs unripe plantain, peeled and sliced with garden eggs, chopped, smoked sardines, flaked and palm oil. Adjust the calorie target to automatically scale the ingredients while keeping the proportions of the meal balanced.
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