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Ghana Cuisine

Africa · Western Africa

59 recipes

Signature Ghana Dishes

Abenkwan
Ghana·Hard·1 hour 55 minutes

Abenkwan

Abenkwan, meaning 'palm nut soup' in the Akan language, is a rich, creamy, and deeply flavorful West African soup. Made from palm fruit concentrate, it's a celebratory dish often prepared with various meats and served with fufu or omo tuo.

Abunabunu Soup
Ghana·Medium·2 hours

Abunabunu Soup

Abunabunu soup, also known as 'Green Green Soup,' is a traditional Ghanaian dish originating from the Ewe ethnic group. It's characterized by its vibrant green color, derived from cocoyam leaves (kontomire), and a rich, savory flavor profile from a combination of meats, fish, and aromatic spices. This hearty soup is often served with fufu, cassava, or plantain.

Ampesi with Kontomire Stew
Ghana·Easy·1 hour 5 minutes

Ampesi with Kontomire Stew

A popular Ghanaian dish featuring boiled root vegetables (Ampesi) served with a rich and flavorful stew made from cocoyam leaves (Kontomire).

Apem with Garden Egg Stew
Ghana·Easy·1 hour

Apem with Garden Egg Stew

Apem, a dish made from boiled and mashed plantains, offers a unique starchy base that is both filling and flavorful. It is traditionally served with a vibrant garden egg stew, which provides a delightful contrast in texture and taste. This combination is a testament to the versatility of plantains and the rich flavors of Ghanaian vegetable stews.

Banku with Grilled Tilapia
Ghana·Medium·1 hour 15 minutes

Banku with Grilled Tilapia

A staple Ghanaian dish featuring fermented corn and cassava dough (Banku) served with a flavorful grilled tilapia, often accompanied by a spicy shito (pepper sauce).

Fante Fante
Ghana·Medium·50 minutes

Fante Fante

Fante Fante, also known as fisherman's stew, is a flavorful and simple Ghanaian fish stew originating from the Fante people of the coastal region. It features fresh fish steamed in a rich tomato and palm oil-based sauce, often served with staples like banku or rice.

Fante Kenkey with Shito and Fried Fish
Ghana·Hard·5.5-6.5 hours

Fante Kenkey with Shito and Fried Fish

Fante Kenkey is a traditional Ghanaian dish made from fermented maize dough, wrapped in plantain leaves and steamed. It has a distinct tangy flavor. This version is served with a spicy Shito sauce and crispy fried fish, offering a delightful combination of textures and tastes.

Fetri Detsi
Ghana·Medium·1 hour 25 minutes

Fetri Detsi

Fetri Detsi is a traditional Ewe (Volta Region of Ghana) okra soup, often prepared without oil for a lighter, healthier version. It's known for its characteristic slimy texture and is packed with the flavors of various proteins like fish, crab, and sometimes cowhide. This version focuses on bringing out the natural flavors of the okra and seafood, making it a nutritious and delicious meal.

Fetri Detsi with Smoked Fish
Ghana·Medium·1 hour 5 minutes

Fetri Detsi with Smoked Fish

Fetri Detsi, also known as Okra Soup, is a popular Ewe dish from Ghana, characterized by its unique slimy texture and rich flavor. This version incorporates smoked fish, adding a depth of umami and a delightful smoky aroma. It's a nutritious and satisfying meal often enjoyed on its own or with a starchy accompaniment.

Fufu with Light Soup
Ghana·Medium-Hard·2 hours 15 minutes

Fufu with Light Soup

A classic Ghanaian dish featuring a smooth, stretchy dough made from pounded cassava and plantain, served in a rich, spicy tomato-based soup with tender meat. Traditionally eaten by hand, it's a hearty and flavorful meal.

Ga Kenkey with Shito and Fried Fish
Ghana·Hard·3 hours

Ga Kenkey with Shito and Fried Fish

Ga Kenkey is a popular Ghanaian dish made from fermented corn dough, steamed in corn husks until firm. It has a distinct tangy flavor and a dense texture, often served as a side to various stews and sauces. This recipe pairs it with Shito, a spicy Ghanaian black pepper sauce, and crispy fried fish, creating a classic and satisfying meal.

Gado-Gado
Ghana·Medium·55 minutes

Gado-Gado

A vibrant and flavorful Ghanaian take on the Indonesian Gado-Gado, featuring a medley of blanched vegetables, hard-boiled eggs, and fried plantains, all generously coated in a rich, spiced peanut sauce.

Ghanaian Abenkwan
Ghana·Medium·2 hours

Ghanaian Abenkwan

A rich and flavorful West African soup made from palm nut cream, often simmered with various proteins like chicken, goat meat, or smoked fish. It's a staple in Ghanaian cuisine, known for its creamy texture and savory depth.

Ghanaian Chicken Groundnut Stew
Ghana·Medium·1 hour 5 minutes

Ghanaian Chicken Groundnut Stew

A rich and flavorful stew made with chicken, groundnut paste, tomatoes, and aromatic spices, often served with rice or fufu. This version focuses on a smoother, more integrated sauce.

Ghanaian Fante Fante
Ghana·Medium·1 hour 5 minutes

Ghanaian Fante Fante

A flavorful and comforting stew originating from the Fante people of Ghana's coast. This dish features fresh fish simmered in a rich tomato and pepper-based sauce, often enhanced with palm oil and local spices. It's a testament to Ghana's coastal culinary heritage.

Ghanaian Fetri Detsi with Smoked Tilapia
Ghana·Medium·1 hour 15 minutes

Ghanaian Fetri Detsi with Smoked Tilapia

Fetri Detsi, a traditional Ewe dish from the Volta Region of Ghana, is a flavorful okra soup often prepared without oil, highlighting the natural flavors of its ingredients. This version features smoked tilapia, adding a deep, savory dimension to the okra and a medley of aromatic spices.

Ghanaian Fish Stew with Yam
Ghana·Medium·50 minutes

Ghanaian Fish Stew with Yam

A flavorful and comforting stew featuring tender pieces of fish simmered in a rich tomato-based sauce with aromatic spices, served alongside soft boiled yam.

Ghanaian Fried Beans Stew
Ghana·Medium·1 hour

Ghanaian Fried Beans Stew

A flavorful and savory stew made from fried black-eyed peas, simmered in a rich tomato-based sauce with onions, peppers, and spices. This dish is often served as a side or a main, providing a satisfying protein-rich meal.

Ghanaian Fried Plantain Stew
Ghana·Medium·1 hour

Ghanaian Fried Plantain Stew

A flavorful and hearty stew made with ripe plantains, tomatoes, onions, and spices, often served with rice or fufu. This dish highlights the versatility of plantains in Ghanaian cuisine.

Ghanaian Goat Light Soup
Ghana·Medium·2 hours - 2 hours 25 minutes

Ghanaian Goat Light Soup

A light and flavorful broth-based soup made with tender goat meat, tomatoes, ginger, and aromatic spices. It's a popular and comforting soup often enjoyed on its own or with a side of rice or fufu.

Ghanaian Jollof Rice with Chicken
Ghana·Medium·1 hour 5 minutes

Ghanaian Jollof Rice with Chicken

A flavorful one-pot rice dish cooked in a rich tomato and pepper sauce, often served with tender chicken. This version focuses on the Ghanaian preparation style.

Ghanaian Kakro with Beans
Ghana·Medium·1 hour 5 minutes

Ghanaian Kakro with Beans

A delightful combination of fried ripe plantains (kakro) served with a flavorful bean stew. This dish offers a sweet and savory contrast, showcasing the popular pairing of plantains and beans in Ghanaian cuisine.

Ghanaian Kokonte with Okro Stew
Ghana·Medium·1 hour 5 minutes

Ghanaian Kokonte with Okro Stew

Kokonte is a staple food in Ghana made from dried cassava flour, offering a dense, starchy base. It is traditionally served with a flavorful okro stew, which can be prepared with various meats or fish. This combination provides a hearty and satisfying meal, showcasing the versatility of Ghanaian cuisine.

Ghanaian Oatmeal Kakro
Ghana·Easy·35 minutes

Ghanaian Oatmeal Kakro

A hearty and flavorful breakfast or snack dish that combines the sweetness of ripe plantains with the wholesome goodness of oats, infused with Ghanaian spices.

Ghanaian Oatmeal with Peanuts
Ghana·Easy·20 minutes

Ghanaian Oatmeal with Peanuts

A hearty and flavorful breakfast or light meal, this Ghanaian-style oatmeal is enriched with the savory notes of peanut butter, a touch of sweetness, and warming spices. It's a comforting and nutritious dish that offers a unique twist on traditional porridge.

Ghanaian Palm Nut Soup
Ghana·Medium·2 hours

Ghanaian Palm Nut Soup

A rich and flavorful soup made from the pulp of palm nuts, often enjoyed with fufu or rice balls. This version focuses on a hearty, meat-inclusive preparation.

Ghanaian Peanut Butter Soup
Ghana·Medium·1 hour 5 minutes

Ghanaian Peanut Butter Soup

Nkatenkwan is a rich and flavorful peanut butter soup, a beloved staple in Ghanaian cuisine. It's typically made with chicken or meat, blended with tomatoes, onions, ginger, garlic, and of course, peanut butter, creating a creamy and savory broth. Often served with fufu or rice, it's a comforting and hearty dish.

Ghanaian Spinach Stew with Plantains
Ghana·Medium·1 hour 15 minutes

Ghanaian Spinach Stew with Plantains

A nutrient-rich and flavorful stew made with spinach (or cocoyam leaves), often thickened with egusi (ground melon seeds). It's typically seasoned with tomatoes, onions, garlic, ginger, and peppers, and served with boiled ripe plantains for a complete meal.

Ghanaian Tatale
Ghana·Easy·35 minutes

Ghanaian Tatale

Tatale, also known as spiced plantain pancakes, is a delightful Ghanaian delicacy originating from the Asante tribe. Made from overripe plantains, cassava flour, and a blend of spices, these pancakes are pan-fried to a golden crisp and offer a unique sweet and savory flavor profile. They are often served as a side dish with bean stews or enjoyed on their own.

Ghanaian Tilapia Light Soup
Ghana·Medium·1 hour

Ghanaian Tilapia Light Soup

A light, flavorful, and aromatic soup featuring whole tilapia, simmered with tomatoes, onions, ginger, and a medley of herbs and spices. It's a healthier alternative to heavier stews.

Ghanaian Tilapia Stew with Garden Eggs
Ghana·Medium·1 hour 5 minutes

Ghanaian Tilapia Stew with Garden Eggs

A flavorful and aromatic stew featuring tilapia fish simmered in a rich tomato-based sauce with garden eggs (a type of small eggplant). This dish is a delightful blend of spice and savory notes, often enjoyed with boiled yam or plantain.

Ghanaian Tilapia with Groundnut Sauce
Ghana·Medium·55 minutes

Ghanaian Tilapia with Groundnut Sauce

Whole tilapia, often grilled or fried until crispy, served with a rich and savory groundnut (peanut) sauce, a staple in Ghanaian cuisine.

Ghanaian Tilapia with Groundnut Sauce
Ghana·Medium·1 hour 5 minutes

Ghanaian Tilapia with Groundnut Sauce

Whole tilapia marinated and fried to perfection, then served with a rich, savory groundnut sauce. This dish offers a different preparation of groundnut stew compared to the existing list.

Ghanaian Waakye Stew
Ghana·Medium·1 hour 5 minutes

Ghanaian Waakye Stew

A rich and flavorful stew often served with Waakye (rice and beans), this dish features a base of tomatoes, onions, and spices, simmered with meat or fish for a hearty meal.

Ghanaian Yakayake Stew
Ghana·Medium·1 hour 5 minutes

Ghanaian Yakayake Stew

A hearty and flavorful stew made with yams, tomatoes, and a blend of spices, often served with fish or meat. Yakayake refers to the yam itself, and this dish showcases its versatility in a comforting stew.

Ghanaian Yam Balls
Ghana·Medium·45 minutes

Ghanaian Yam Balls

Crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, Ghanaian Yam Balls are a popular snack or appetizer. Made from boiled and mashed yams, mixed with spices and often a touch of corned beef or other fillings, they are then coated and deep-fried to golden perfection.

Groundnut Soup with Chicken
Ghana·Medium·1 hour 50 minutes

Groundnut Soup with Chicken

A rich and savory Ghanaian groundnut soup, also known as Nkatenkwan, made with chicken, tomatoes, and aromatic spices. It's a comforting and flavorful stew often served with fufu or rice.

Jollof Rice with Fried Chicken
Ghana·Medium·1 hour 10 minutes

Jollof Rice with Fried Chicken

A beloved West African one-pot rice dish cooked in a rich tomato and pepper sauce, typically served with well-seasoned fried chicken.

Kelewele
Ghana·Easy·25 minutes

Kelewele

Kelewele is a popular Ghanaian street food made from ripe plantains, cut into cubes, seasoned with spices like ginger, cayenne pepper, and nutmeg, then deep-fried until golden brown and slightly crispy. It's often enjoyed as a snack or a side dish.

Kenkey with Fried Fish and Shito
Ghana·Medium·2 hours

Kenkey with Fried Fish and Shito

A popular street food and staple, Kenkey is fermented maize dough steamed in plantain leaves, served with spicy shito (a chili-based sauce) and fried fish.

Kokonte with Groundnut Soup
Ghana·Medium·1 hour 20 minutes

Kokonte with Groundnut Soup

Kokonte is a dense, dough-like staple food made from dried cassava flour, a popular dish in Ghana, particularly among the Akan and Ewe people. It has a neutral flavor that pairs exceptionally well with rich, savory soups. Groundnut soup, made from ground peanuts, is a classic accompaniment, offering a creamy texture and nutty depth that complements the kokonte perfectly. This combination is a comforting and filling meal, often enjoyed for lunch or dinner.

Kokonte with Palm Nut Soup
Ghana·Medium·1 hour 55 minutes

Kokonte with Palm Nut Soup

Kokonte is a hearty, dense dish made from dried cassava flour, often served as a staple. It pairs exceptionally well with the rich and savory palm nut soup (Abenkwan), creating a deeply satisfying and culturally significant meal. The slightly bitter notes of the kokonte are beautifully complemented by the complex flavors of the palm nut soup.

Konkonte with Garden Egg Stew
Ghana·Medium·1 hour 5 minutes

Konkonte with Garden Egg Stew

A hearty and flavorful Ghanaian dish featuring konkonte (a dense cassava dough) served with a rich and savory garden egg stew, often made with smoked fish and spices.

Nigerian Egusi Soup
Ghana·Medium·1 hour 10 minutes

Nigerian Egusi Soup

A rich and flavorful soup made with ground melon seeds, vegetables, and often meat or fish, prepared with a Ghanaian twist.

Okro Stew with Goat Meat
Ghana·Medium·2 hours

Okro Stew with Goat Meat

A flavorful and hearty stew made with okra, tomatoes, and tender pieces of goat meat, often served with fufu or rice.

Omo Tuo with Groundnut Soup
Ghana·Medium·1 hour

Omo Tuo with Groundnut Soup

Omo Tuo, meaning 'mashed rice' in the Akan language, are soft, sticky rice balls traditionally served with rich and savory groundnut soup (Nkatenkwan). This comforting meal is a staple in Ghanaian cuisine, particularly popular among the Hausa and Akan people.

Oto
Ghana·Easy·40 minutes

Oto

Oto is a traditional Ghanaian dish made from boiled and mashed yams, mixed with red palm oil, onions, and seasonings. It's often served with hard-boiled eggs and is a celebratory dish, frequently prepared for birthdays and naming ceremonies.

Red Red
Ghana·Medium·1 hour 5 minutes

Red Red

Red Red is a hearty and flavorful Ghanaian dish made from black-eyed peas stewed in a rich tomato and palm oil sauce, often served with fried sweet plantains. The name 'Red Red' comes from the vibrant red color imparted by the palm oil and tomatoes.

Shito Fried Yam with Eggs
Ghana·Medium·40 minutes

Shito Fried Yam with Eggs

A popular Ghanaian street food, this dish features crispy fried yam cubes coated in spicy shito sauce, served with scrambled or fried eggs. It's a flavorful and satisfying meal or snack.

Tatale
Ghana·Easy·35 minutes

Tatale

Tatale are savory, slightly sweet pancakes made from overripe plantains, seasoned with onions, peppers, and spices. They are shallow-fried until golden brown and can be enjoyed as a snack, appetizer, or a side dish.

Tilapia in Garden Egg Stew
Ghana·Medium·1 hour

Tilapia in Garden Egg Stew

A flavorful Ghanaian stew featuring tender tilapia fish cooked in a rich sauce made from garden eggs (eggplant), tomatoes, onions, and peppers. It's often served with boiled yam, plantain, or rice.

Tilapia in Groundnut Stew
Ghana·Medium·1 hour 15 minutes

Tilapia in Groundnut Stew

A rich and savory stew made with ground peanuts, tomatoes, and spices, often served with pan-fried tilapia. This is a variation on the popular groundnut soup.

Tilapia with Groundnut Sauce and Boiled Yam
Ghana·Medium·1 hour 5 minutes

Tilapia with Groundnut Sauce and Boiled Yam

A popular Ghanaian meal featuring pan-fried tilapia served with a rich, creamy groundnut sauce and tender boiled yam. This dish is a staple, offering a balance of savory, sweet, and slightly spicy flavors.

Tilapia with Groundnut Sauce and Fried Plantains
Ghana·Medium·50 minutes

Tilapia with Groundnut Sauce and Fried Plantains

A popular Ghanaian combination featuring pan-fried tilapia served with a rich, savory groundnut sauce and sweet fried plantains.

Tilapia with Groundnut Stew
Ghana·Medium·1 hour 5 minutes

Tilapia with Groundnut Stew

A rich and savory stew made with groundnuts (peanuts), tomatoes, and spices, often served with pan-fried tilapia. This dish is a comforting and flavorful staple in Ghanaian cuisine.

Tilapia with Groundnut Stew and Yam
Ghana·Medium·60 minutes

Tilapia with Groundnut Stew and Yam

A hearty and satisfying Ghanaian classic featuring pan-fried tilapia served in a rich, savory groundnut stew, accompanied by boiled yam. This dish is a staple in many Ghanaian households.

Tilapia with Shito Sauce
Ghana·Medium·45 minutes

Tilapia with Shito Sauce

Whole tilapia fish, seasoned and fried to crispy perfection, served with a generous portion of spicy Ghanaian shito (pepper sauce). A popular and flavorful meal enjoyed across Ghana.

Tuo Zaafi with Ayoyo Soup and Goat Stew
Ghana·Medium·2 hours 45 minutes

Tuo Zaafi with Ayoyo Soup and Goat Stew

Tuo Zaafi is a popular staple in Northern Ghana, made from a corn and cassava flour mixture, resulting in a dense, dough-like consistency. It is traditionally served with Ayoyo (jute leaf) soup and a rich goat meat stew, offering a hearty and flavorful meal.

Waakye
Ghana·Easy·1 hour 50 minutes (plus soaking)

Waakye

A hearty and flavorful Ghanaian staple of rice and black-eyed peas, traditionally colored red with millet leaves or baking soda. Often enjoyed for breakfast or as a satisfying meal any time of day, served with a variety of delicious accompaniments.

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