Food is one very important aspect of our culture as Ghanaians, and because of that, we would like to showcase the top 10 local foods in Ghana.
At first, one could only find the local Ghanaian foods prepared and consumed in Ghanaian homes. But now, with the existence of local restaurants everywhere in Ghana, Ghanaians and foreigners who come into the country can find and enjoy these meals wherever they find themselves in the country.
Ghanaian foods contain good nutritional values that support the body and can be consumed by youngsters and adults. Without saying much, let’s look at the top 10 local foods in Ghana.
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Below are the top 10 local foods in Ghana;
1. Banku
As we all know, banku is the commonest food enjoyed in almost all the regions in Ghana. This food is derived from a mixture of corn and cassava dough. It is eaten with a variety of soups in Ghana but mostly goes with Okro soup or pepper.
Although it’s consumed across Ghana, it is associated with some particular tribes like the Ewes, Gas, and Fantes.
2. Fufu
Fufu is also one of the common local foods in Ghana and some parts of West Africa. Aside it been eaten by many tribes here, it’s associated with the Ashantis. Fufu is the combination of boiled cassava and plantain pounded together. It is enjoyed with soups like palm nut soup and groundnut soup.
3. Ga Kenkey (Komi or Dokuno)
Kenkey is a staple food common to the Gas but eaten by other tribes in Ghana. It is usually served with pepper sauce and fried fish.
4. Kokonte
Konkonte is a Ghanaian local food with nicknames like Face the wall, Chris Brown and Lapewa. This food is made from cassava flour. It usually goes with soups either palm nut or groundnut soup. The English Name for the delicacy is “BROWN FUFU”.
5. Ampesi
Ampesi is a local meal in Ghana and is prepared with boiled yam, boiled plantain, boiled cocoyam, boiled cassava, or a mix of these. It is served with spicy gravy, vegetable stew, kontomire, or thick palm-nut soup.
6. Tuo Zaafi
Northern, Upper East, and West regions of Ghana are known for their delicious Tuo Zaafi with Ayoyo soup. Aside from its association with the Northerners in Ghana, people from other tribes consume it too.
7. Omo Tuo (Rice Balls)
Omo Tuo is a Ghanaian local food made with rice. It has a similar cooking process to the banku and is shaped into balls. It’s usually served with soup (groundnut it palm nut soup) and meat or fish.
8. Aprapransa
Aprapransa is a local delicay enjoyed in Ghana by the Ewes, Akans, and Ga-Dangme(or Ga). The dish is prepared by heat mixing(or blending) roasted corn flour with soup called ‘Palm Nut Soup.’
9. Etor
Etor is a popular Ghanaian meal in southern Ghana made from either boiled yam, plantain, or cocoyam mashed and mixed with palm oil. It is prepared with slightly ripped plantain and unripe plantain.
10. Mpotompoto (Yam Casserole or Porridge)
Mpotompoto is slices of yam cooked with much water and pepper, onions, tomatoes, salt, and preferred seasoning.