Cornmeal doughnuts also known as Bamfo bisi or Awiesu is a very delicious Ghanaian snack and street food.
Ingredients for making Awiesu
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Cooking oil for deep frying
Roasted groundnuts(optional)
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Method for making Awiesu
Pour half of the corn flour into a saucepan and mix with water. On medium heat, place the mixture and heat for about 8-10 minutes or until a smooth paste is formed. Set aside to cool
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Pour the remaining 100g of flour into a large bowl. Add sugar and nutmeg and stir together.
Scoop and transfer the hot paste into the dry corn flour and using a spatula mix well until a dough is formed. Roll the dough between your palms to form an oblong shape with clean hands.
Then insert peanuts if using around and set aside on a plate.
Pour cooking oil into a pot until well heated.
Fry the Awiesu until golden brown.