Jollof rice is a popular dish in Ghana made with long-grain rice cooked in a flavorful tomato-based sauce with onions, peppers, and spices like curry powder, thyme, and garlic. It's often served with fried plantains, grilled chicken, or fish. 1)
Kelewele is a spicy and sweet snack made from ripe plantains seasoned with ginger, garlic, chili peppers, and spices like cinnamon and cloves, then fried until crispy and golden brown. It's a popular street food in Ghana enjoyed as a snack or side dish. 2)
Banku is a traditional Ghanaian dish made from fermented corn and cassava dough, mixed together and cooked into a smooth and slightly sour dough-like consistency. It's often served with spicy soups, stews, or sauces for dipping. 3)
Red Red is a classic Ghanaian dish made with fried ripe plantains simmered in a spicy tomato and black-eyed pea stew with onions, tomatoes, garlic, ginger, and chili peppers. It's a hearty and flavorful dish often served with fried fish or chicken. 4)
Fufu is a staple food in Ghana made from boiled and mashed starchy vegetables like cassava, plantains, or yams, served with a light and flavorful soup made from tomatoes, onions, garlic, fish or meat, and aromatic spices like ginger and cloves. 5)
Waakye is a popular Ghanaian street food made from cooked rice and black-eyed peas, flavored with dried millet leaves or sorghum leaves (known as waakye leaves), and served with a variety of toppings like fried fish, stewed meat, and spicy sauces. 6)
Kelewele salad is a refreshing and spicy salad made with chopped ripe plantains seasoned with ginger, garlic, chili peppers, and spices, mixed with diced tomatoes, onions, and bell peppers, and dressed with a tangy vinaigrette. 7)
Grilled tilapia is a favorite dish in Ghana, featuring whole tilapia fish marinated in spices, herbs, and lemon juice, then grilled over an open flame until tender and flavorful. It's often served with a side of spicy pepper sauce or grilled vegetables. 8)
Groundnut soup is a creamy and flavorful soup made with groundnuts (peanuts), onions, tomatoes, garlic, and spices, simmered together with meat (such as chicken, beef, or goat) until thick and creamy. It's often served with rice or fufu for a satisfying meal. 9)
Bofrot, also known as Ghanaian doughnuts or puff-puffs, are deep-fried sweet dough balls made from flour, sugar, yeast, and spices like nutmeg and cinnamon. They're crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, often enjoyed as a snack or dessert. 10)
Okro stew is a savory and slimy stew made with okra, tomatoes, onions, garlic, and spices, cooked together with meat (such as chicken, beef, or fish) until tender and flavorful. It's often served with rice or banku for a hearty meal. 11)
Tuo Zaafi is a traditional Ghanaian dish made from boiled and pounded millet or sorghum dough, served with a flavorful soup made from leafy greens, tomatoes, onions, garlic, and spices, often with added meat or fish for protein. 12)
Shito is a spicy and savory black pepper sauce made from dried fish, shrimp, onions, garlic, ginger, chili peppers, and spices, cooked together until thick and fragrant. It's often served as a condiment or dipping sauce for rice, banku, or fufu. 13)
Abenkwan is a hearty Ghanaian soup made with palm nut or palm kernel extract, cooked with meat (such as goat or beef), smoked fish, onions, tomatoes, and spices, until rich and flavorful. It's often served with rice or fufu for a satisfying meal. 14)
Kenkey is a traditional Ghanaian dish made from fermented maize dough wrapped in corn husks or plantain leaves and boiled until firm and cooked through. It's often served with grilled fish, fried fish, or spicy sauces for a delicious and filling meal. 15)