Ghana boasts of several things in West Africa such as resources which includes timber, gold, oil, diamond, human resources, and more.
It also prides itself in tourist attractions like the Kakum National Park, Akosombo Dam, Lake Bosomtwi, and more.
One most amazing thing that can not be forgotten when we talk about Ghana is its rich delicious food.
It has a blend of various ingredients and cooking styles from different regions. In this article, we will talk about 20 interesting facts about Ghanaian food.
20 Interesting Facts About Ghanaian Foods
These are some interesting facts about Ghanaian foods you should know
The Staple Foods
The Ghanaian dishes are based on 3 staple foods such as yam, cassava, and plantains. The staple foods are used to make various delicious dishes such as kenkey, ampesi, and more.
Fufu
This is a very popular Ghanaian cuisine that is made from pounded yam and plantain. It is served with soup and not eaten with a spoon but with fingers.
Banku
Banku is prepared with fermented cornmeal and cassava dough that is cooked in a metal pot into a stretchy and smooth ball, often eaten with soup or stew, or fried fish.
Kenkey
This is a steamed cornmeal dough that is mostly wrapped in plantain leaves and mostly served with fried fish, soup, or stew.
Jollof Rice
This is a very popular West African meal that is cooked with rice, tomatoes, onions, and spices. The Ghanaian jollof is popular for its taste and flavor.
Waakye
This is a Ghanaian made dish from rice and beans which is normally served with spaghetti, gari, and salad leaves.
Red Red
This is also a Ghanaian meal that is made from black-eyed peas cooked with palm oil, onions, tomatoes, and spices. They are normally served with fried plantain.
Groundnut Soup
This a very thick soup made from groundnuts, tomatoes, onions, and spices and mostly served with banku or soup.
Peanut Butter Soup
This is a creamy soup that is made from peanut butter, tomatoes, onions, and spices and is mostly served with rice or fufu.
Kelewele
This is a Ghanaian food made from fried plantains that are seasoned with cayenne pepper, ginger, and spices.
Koose
Koose is a snack that is made from black-eyed peas ground into a paste, mixed with spices, and fried till it gets crispy.
Tuo Zaafi
This is a Northern Ghanaian dish that is made from millet flour and served with a soup made from vegetables, meat, or fish.
Okro Soup
This is a thick soup made from okra, tomatoes, onion, and spices that are often served with banks.
Koko And Koose
Koko is a Ghanaian porridge that is made from millet or cornmeal which is usually served with Koose.
Shito
This is a hot pepper sauce that is made from chili peppers,
ginger, onions, and spices that are often used as a condiment for rice dishes.
Ghanaian Sausages
This is made from ground pork or beef mixed with spices which include nutmeg, ginger, and coriander which are often grilled and served with kenkey or plantains.
Grilled Tilapia
This is a popular Ghanaian dish often served with banks or rice. The tilapia is seasoned with spices, chili peppers, and garlic.
Pito
This is a traditional Ghanaian beer made from fermented millet.
Bofrot
This is also called puff puff. It is a Ghanaian snack similar to doughnuts. front is made from a mixture of flour, sugar, yeast, and water, and then fried until it turns golden brown.
Fante Kenkey
This is another type of kenkey that is well known among the people in the central and western regions of Ghana.
Fante kenkey is made with cornmeal and cassava dough that has been fermented for a long time making it taste sour and soft texture.
Conclusion
Ghanaian foods are very delicious and rich. the foods depict the rich culture of the Ghanaian people.
There is always something for everyone from staple foods to unique spices and flavors. Whether you like soup or stew or grilled meats, the Ghanaian food got you covered.
In the article, we covered 20 interesting facts about Ghanaian food. Try as much as possible to taste any of them.
You can also check out our Ghana-related articles:
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- Things you should know before visiting Ghana
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