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Nkontomire Stew AKA Palava Sauce is a traditional Ghanaian stew. It is prepared from cocoyam leaves. This stew is believed to have originated from the people of Elmina. It should be noted that Spinach can be used in place of…

This is a traditional Ghanaian snack made from coconut dough. It originates from the Fante people. Poloo is pronounced as “powlow.” Ingredients ● 1 matured coconut fruit aka kube see ● 11/2 – 2 cups/ 180g – 240g bread flour…

Ingredients ● 2-3 pounds chicken ● 1 tablespoon paprika ● 2-3 tablespoon oil ● 2 tomatoes ● 4 garlic cloves ● 3 tablespoon parsley ● 1/2 cup peanut butter paste ● Salt and pepper to taste Preparation 1. Season chicken…

Chin-chin (chips) is a widely fried pastry chips in West Africa with a Ghana twist featuring lots of onion, garlic and a little taste of white pepper Ingredients Flour Butter 2-3 garlic cloves ⅓ cup grated onion 1 large egg…

This family snack is a traditional Ghanaian recipe from the Fante people. It is easy to prepare and chewy yummy. Ingredients 1. 1 matured coconut fruit aka Kube dwe 2. ½ cup sugar 3. ¼ cup/ 60ml water 4. 1…

Dombolo is a traditional South African recipe. It tastes wow with an oxtail stew. If you love to bake, try this easy recipe. Ingredients 1. 270 g flour 2. 50 g bran 3. 3½ t baking powder 4. ½ t…

Whereas many today celebrate their birthdays with cakes, traditional Ghanaian Etor was used to commemorate such events in the past. This traditional food is predominant among the Akans and Gas in Ghana. Ingredients 1. 500g or 1lb of pins Yam…

Fante Fante is a traditional food which originated from the coastal Fante people of the Central Region of Ghana. Ingredients Pepper Fresh tomatoes Onions Red palm oil Ginger Garlic Maggi Seasoning Fresh Fish Salt to taste Directions 1. Pour palm…

This is a wonderful dish of beans with tomatoes and a touch of chillies and curry. The use of red palm oil is a sure signature of the stew from which the name is derived. Ingredients 1. 1½ cup of…

Bobotie, pronounced as BA-BOOR-TEA, is a South African original recipe similar to meatloaf but so much better. A slightly sweet curry flavours ground beef with a milk and egg custard on top. It’s delicious! Ingredients 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 2…