Etor facts for kids
Otor served with egg and peanuts
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| Place of origin | Ghana |
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| Created by | GaDangme(or Ga) people |
| Serving temperature | Hot |
| Main ingredients | Ripped plantain,pepper,palm oil, smoked fish,onions and salt |
Otor (also called Eto, Oto, or Otoor) is a very special food from the GaDangme (or Ga) people in Ghana. They prepare it for important events and celebrations.
Otor is often served at the 'Twins-Festival' (Akweley Suma). It is also made for naming ceremonies when a new baby is introduced. People enjoy Otor at birthday parties, weddings, and special coming-of-age ceremonies.
This food comes in different forms. It can be made with mashed yam or mashed plantain. The mashed-yam version is usually more popular for birthdays. Some nearby Akan tribes have also started making Otor. The GaDangme Etor is the most well-known special food for twins during their festival.
What's in Otor?
Otor is made with simple, fresh ingredients. These ingredients give it a unique and delicious taste.
Main Ingredients
How to Make Otor
Making Otor involves a few steps. It's a traditional process that brings out all the flavors.
Step-by-Step Cooking
- First, peel the plantains. Cut them into pieces and boil them until they are soft.
- Add a little salt to the boiled plantains for taste.
- Boil the pepper and onions. Then, grind them together into a paste.
- Grind the roasted peanuts or use peanut butter.
- Grind the salted fish until it has a smoky flavor.
- Add the soft, boiled plantain pieces to a bowl. Mash them well.
- Mix in the ground pepper and onion paste.
- Add a few teaspoons of palm oil. You can also fry some onions in the palm oil first for extra flavor.
- Mix everything together evenly with the mashed plantain.
- To finish, garnish your Otor. You can add a boiled egg, slices of fresh avocado, and more roasted peanuts on top.
