Ghanaian food is a perfect example of how spicy & healthy food can be balanced. The rich cuisine culture is nurtured not only by the countrymen but also across the African Continent. While, maize, yam, rice dominate the Ghanaian cuisine, ginger, garlic & pepper are used to enhance flavor. The starchy & nutrient foods are included in the diet of Ghanaian people. And, Jollof rice that is being widely enjoyed is the national food of Ghana. You may have read on different Ghana related news website about various delicious food items that are normally prepared in Ghana. But in this article, we will share some drool-worthy Ghanaian food with recipes.
Apapransa
This is a traditional item made with cornmeal soup & palm nut. After cooking for a while with these two ingredients, it becomes a solid chunk. Also, kidney beans & cooked crabs are used to garnish the dish. The solid texture tends to look extra thick for the slow cooking process.
Chofi
This is mainly a street food, made with turkey tails. The tail is deep fried & seasoned with garlic & onion. The dish is served with banku, another popular Ghanaian food, & fried yams. The dish is also known as Tsofi, & also popular among household, especially as an Easter Food. The oily & meaty flavor of the dish makes it loved by all age groups.
Banku
This is a Ghanaian Staple made with fermented corn & cassava dough, mixed with salt & water to have a dough-like consistency. It tastes neutral that’s why it is served with okra soup, grilled tilapia & hot pepper. The dish has other names too. The Ewe people call it Akple, whereas Fanti people call it Estew.
Fufu
Fufu tastes neutral just like Banku. It is a popular preparation, a starchy consistency, made with cassava & green plantains. The preparation mixed with cocoyams. This is usually served with soup, vegetable stews, sauce & meat. It has also a wide variety of names, like foofoo, foufou& fufu.
Kontomire Soup
Kontomire soup, served with fufu, is a popular soup made with cocoyam leaves, mushrooms, snails, and smoked fish. The ingredients make the soup green color. The soup is recognized as the traditional dish of the Akan Tribe. The soup is also served with rice, boiled ripe plantains & is also known as ebunuebunu, which means green green.
TuoZaafi
This is a specialty in Northern Ghana, made with maize & dried cassava. A hearty soup is also served along with it to develop the taste even more. The maize dough, a mingling process, is enjoyed as a main dish.
Chichinga
This is a portion of popular Ghanaian street food, made with grilled & skewered meat, mixed with suya, a spice mix. The spices include ground spices, hot chili peppers & peanuts. The dish is served with Jollof rice, the national food of Ghana, & Ghanaian salads.
Kelewele
Kelewele is a popular dish that is made with deep-fried plantain. This preparation is combined with ginger, salt & peppers. Some people even like to add more stuff like nutmeg, cinnamon, cloves & peanuts to make it tastier. The dish is served with rice or bean stews. It is usually served as street food in the form of dessert across the African continent.
Waakye
This dish is popular as one of the street foods. It is served in a big waakye leaf, made with rice & beans, mainly consumed as breakfast or dinner. This dish can be customized with several accompaniments, such as fried plantains, shito which is a black pepper sauce, talia which is a form of spaghetti, gari foto which is mashed sauce & with grated cassava, a tomato soup which contains meat.
Jollof Rice
This is the national food of Ghana, originated in Senegal. This is a pot dish rice preparation that is made with tomato sauce & served with meat & fish. While cooking the rice is left to soak the juicy flavor of tomato sauce. The rice turns orange after a while. This food is widely available across the country, from street vendors to restaurants at affordable prices.
Though Ghana is a country with rich culture & a variety of dish availability, these are the top 10 dishes that Ghanian enjoys & available across the African continent.
