GHANA RECIPES (BANKU)

Banku/Akple: Fermented corn/cassava dough mixed proportionally and cooked in hot water into a smooth, whitish consistent paste, served with soup, stew or a pepper sauce with fish.

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GHANA RECIPES (RED-RED)

Red-red is a popular dish in Ghana, and it is normally made with vegetarians in mind. It very delicious.

Red-red is a Ghanaian stew made from beans, and it gets the red color from the red palm oil that they use to prepare the stew. In most places, it will also be prepared with tomato paste. It is most common to find it with black eyed beans, but any beans will do.

Palm oil is common in Ghana, and you will see them sold in plastic bottles in the markets. Worldwide there are discussions on the impact of the palm oil production on the environment and on animal species.

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GHANA RECIPES (IRRI -WAAKYE )

Ghanaian cuisine has a wide variety of traditional dishes, such as the popular Waakye (pronounced waachay), a rice and beans combination, which is both delicious and nutritious.

Waakye was earlier popular, mainly in Northern Ghana, but has now gained national status and is loved by grownups and children alike. It can be prepared at home, but, in Ghana, it is more popular as a street food. It is also eaten in Nigeria, Togo, and Benin, where it is prepared in slightly different ways.

Waakye is usually served for breakfast or lunch with a typical Ghanaian spicy pepper sauce. It can be a meal in itself or it can be eaten with boiled eggs and/or with a stew of fish, chicken, beef, or vegetables.

The dish requires about 15 minutes of preparation and an hour and a half of cooking time.

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GHANA RECIPES (KENKEY)

Ghana, just like Nigeria, has a wide variety of cuisines and traditional recipes, that are fast becoming popular in other parts of the world. Among these, perhaps the most popular is Kenkey.

Kenkey, is also known as Dorkunu or Komi. Chances are you’ve seen and probably downed a few plates of this delicious solid food. Kenkey is a staple food in Ghana, made from fermented maize or cassava, and served with peppered stew.            

It is a staple dish, similar to sour dough dumplings from the Akan, Ga and Ewe regions of West Africa.

Like Fufu, a variation of Kenkey can also be made from plantains which would generally be a healthier alternative, safe from cancer-causing toxins.

Based on your preference, Kenkey can be prepared to be sweet or sour.

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BEVERAGE RECIPES (ZOBO)

Zobo (Zoborodo) is a Nigerian beverage made from dried Roselle plant flowers. The drink is also known as Roselle drink and called Sorrel drink in the Caribbean.

Zobo has a sour taste, so it can clash with sugars. It is good to keep Zobo drink as natural as you can, since you use only natural ingredients when preparing the drink. You may add artificial flavours and sweeteners, or pineapple flavour and sugar if you wish.

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BEVERAGE RECIPES (FURA DA NONO)

Fura da nono is very popular in the Northern States, especially in Sokoto State, where it can be taken any time of the day.  Nono is the Hausa word for cow’s milk, sold by the Fulani women. However, many people prefer to use plain yogurt to mix with the fura and drink. 

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BEVERAGE RECIPES (KUNU)

Kunu drink is a popular drink made from whole grains of millet and sometimes sorghum or corn. Its quite popular in most parts of Nigeria especially the northern part where it originates. It’s got a spicy, nutty flavor and it’s packed with nourishing vitamins and minerals. It’s also rich in protein and high in fiber. Preparation of this drink takes about a minimum of 2-3 days. This is because for the first two days, it’s left to soak in water so as to trigger the process of fermentation.  Making Kunu at home is quite easy and requires nothing fancy. 
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SNACK RECIPES (COCONUT CANDY)

There are many snacks/desserts referred to as coconut candy but the sweet chewy Coconut Candy discussed here, is the one we make. It is made in our homes. It is grated/shredded coconuts and granulated sugar. Though some work goes into grating the fresh coconut meat into tiny pieces, this candy is so easy to make and highly addictive.

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SNACK RECIPES (PUFF PUFF)

 Puff Puff is that spongy, deep-fried, spherical snack. It is soft and springs back to touch, you know, like when you pinch a foam sponge.

Making the Puff Puff recipe is both easy and complicated. Easy because the mixing is quite straight-forward and you will see proof that you are doing things right as you go along. It is only complicated when you do not follow the steps.

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SNACK RECIPES (CHIN CHIN)

Chin Chin is a crunchy deep-fried snack and ideal light refreshment for you and your guests. Chin Chin can last for weeks if stored in an airtight container. With no baking involved in this recipe, Chin Chin is one of the easiest snacks to make.

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