10 Most Popular Ghanaian Dishes
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- 27 Mar 2023
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Palm nut soup (Abenkwan)
Abenkwan is a hearty Ghanaian dish consisting of palm nut pulp, water, fish or meat, tomatoes, onions, and flavorings such as pepper, salt, garlic, and chili peppers. The combination of these ingredients is cooked until it develops a thick, stewy texture.
The soup is sometimes served as a starter before the main meal, although it is also commonly served as an accompaniment to fufu or rice dishes.
Garden Egg Stew
Garden egg stew is a popular Ghanaian dish featuring African eggplant, or garden egg as its main ingredient. Although the eggplant is a fruit, it is prepared as a vegetable in this stew, combined with tomatoes, onions, peppers, palm oil, dried fish or shrimp, and seasonings such as ginger and nutmeg.
The stew is often served for lunch or dinner, accompanied by boiled plantains.
Kokonte
Kokonte is a stew that is popular throughout Ghana and Togo, usually consisting of pounded, dried cassava or yam, water, and salt. After the dish is cooked, it ranges in color from light brown to black, depending on how the cassava was dried. Some consider it food for the poor because it is the cheapest main dish one can prepare in Ghana.
It can be served with soup, gravy, or ground peppers on the side. Read More…
