Ghanaian Cuisine

31 dishes · Community built

Ghanaian Dishes

#1

Jollof Rice Ghanaian

Ghana's version of the great West African rice dish — cooked in a tomato and pepper base with local spices, characterist...

#2

Fufu

West Africa's great pounded starch — cassava and plantain (or yam) pounded in a wooden mortar until smooth and elastic, ...

#3

Groundnut Soup

Ghana's extraordinary peanut soup — a rich, thick broth of roasted peanuts blended with tomatoes, peppers and stock, coo...

#4

Kelewele

Ghana's beloved spiced fried plantain — ripe plantain cut into chunks, marinated in ginger, cayenne and spices, then dee...

#5

Banku and Tilapia

Ghana's iconic combination — banku (a fermented corn and cassava dough cooked into a smooth ball) served with whole gril...

#6

Kontomire Stew

Cocoyam leaves cooked down into a rich, dark green stew with palm oil and fish.

#7

Wele

Softened, seasoned cow skin simmered in a spicy sauce, a popular Ghanaian delicacy.

#8

Nkate Cake

Crunchy caramelized peanut brittle, a simple, beloved Ghanaian snack.

#9

Ghanaian Light Soup

A thin, spicy tomato-based soup with meat or fish, seasoned with fresh ginger and chili.

#10

Nkyenkyen

Fermented cassava dough steamed into small dumplings, a lesser-known Ghanaian staple.

#11

Red Red

Black-eyed peas stewed in a rich palm oil and tomato sauce, typically served with fried plantain.

#12

Omotuo

Smooth rice balls formed from well-cooked rice, traditionally eaten with soup.

#13

Hausa Koko

A spiced fermented millet porridge, tangy and warming, a popular Ghanaian breakfast.

#14

Fante Fante

A light fish stew cooked with palm oil and unripe plantain, from the Fante people.

#15

Tatale

Sweet, spiced ripe plantain pancakes, mashed and mixed into a batter with ginger and pan-fried.

#16

Koobi Stew

A rich tomato stew made with koobi, a traditional Ghanaian salted and dried fish.

#17

Ghanaian Fried Rice

Rice stir-fried with mixed vegetables and a savory seasoning, a popular party dish.

#18

Kokonte

A smooth, dense dough made from dried, pounded cassava flour, served with soup.

#19

Ghanaian Palm Nut Soup

A rich, orange soup made from pressed palm nuts, cooked with meat or fish.

#20

Gob3

Black-eyed peas cooked with gari, a simple and filling Ghanaian student staple.

#21

Chichinga

Skewered, spiced grilled beef, coated with a ground peanut and chile spice mix, a popular Ghanaian street snack.

#22

Kenkey

Fermented, steamed corn dough wrapped in corn husks or banana leaves, tangy and dense.

#23

Tuo Zaafi

A smooth, stretchy dough made from millet or corn flour, served with a leafy green soup.

#24

Waakye

Rice and beans cooked together with dried millet leaves, giving the dish its distinctive reddish-brown color.

#25

Shito

A spicy, savory black pepper sauce made with dried fish, shrimp, and chili, cooked slowly in oil.

#26

Gari Soakings

Toasted cassava granules soaked in cold water with sugar, milk, and groundnuts, a refreshing Ghanaian snack.

#27

Ghanaian Coconut Rice

Rice cooked in coconut milk until fragrant and tender, a common Ghanaian side dish.

#28

Abolo

A steamed, slightly sweet and sour fermented corn and rice cake, wrapped in leaves.

#29

Ampesi

Boiled plantain, yam, and cocoyam served alongside a spicy vegetable or fish stew.

#30

Bofrot

Soft, fluffy fried dough balls, lightly sweetened, a beloved Ghanaian snack.

#31

Aprapransa

A hearty palm fruit porridge with cornmeal dumplings, meat, and smoked fish.

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