Ghanaian Recipes
Browse our full collection of authentic Ghanaian recipes, organised by category. Each recipe includes the full ingredient list and step-by-step instructions.
Traditional
- Mpotompoto (Yam Pottage) — A thick, comforting one-pot dish of yam chunks cooked in a spiced tomato and palm oil sauce until tender an...
- Kenkey (Ga/Fante Style) with Fried Fish — Fermented corn dough dumplings steamed in corn husks or banana leaves, served with fried fish and pepper sa...
- Eto (Ghanaian Mashed Yam with Palm Oil) — Eto is a beloved Ghanaian dish of mashed ripe plantains or yam enriched with red palm oil, garnished with b...
- Fufu (Cassava and Plantain) — The quintessential Ghanaian staple - smooth, stretchy, and slightly elastic dough made by pounding boiled c...
- Waakye (Rice and Beans) — Ghana's beloved breakfast and lunch dish - rice and black-eyed peas cooked together with dried sorghum (mil...
- Banku and Grilled Tilapia with Shito — A quintessential Ghanaian meal featuring smooth, slightly sour fermented corn dough paired with crispy char...
- Ghanaian Jollof Rice — Ghana's beloved one-pot rice dish, famous for its smoky flavor and perfectly seasoned tomato-based sauce. J...
Vegetarian
- Gari Fortor (Cassava Granule Stir-Fry) — A quick, flavorful stir-fry of gari (toasted cassava granules) with eggs, tomatoes, onions, and palm oil. G...
- Ampesi (Boiled Yam & Plantain with Kontomire) — A simple, wholesome Ghanaian meal of boiled yam and green plantain served with a rich kontomire (cocoyam le...
- Kontomire Stew (Palava Sauce) — A nutritious, flavorful stew made with cocoyam leaves (or spinach), palm oil, and smoked fish. Also known a...
- Red Red (Black-Eyed Pea Stew) — A hearty, protein-rich stew of black-eyed peas cooked in red palm oil with tomatoes and spices. The name co...
Beverages
- Lamugin (Ghanaian Ginger Beer) — A powerfully spicy, refreshing ginger drink with a serious kick. Ghanaian lamugin is far more intense than ...
- Asaana (Fermented Corn Drink) — A mildly sweet, slightly tangy fermented corn beverage served ice-cold. Asaana is one of Ghana's oldest tra...
- Sobolo (Hibiscus Drink / Bissap) — A vibrant, ruby-red drink made from dried hibiscus flowers, spiced with ginger and cloves, and sweetened to...
Desserts & Sweets
- Kaklo (Sweet Fried Plantain Balls) — Sweet, dense, and golden-fried plantain dumplings made from very ripe plantains mixed with a touch of flour...
- Nkate Cake (Ghanaian Peanut Brittle) — A crunchy, caramelized peanut candy made with just roasted groundnuts and sugar. Nkate cake is Ghana's favo...
- Bofrot (Ghanaian Doughnuts / Puff Puff) — Light, fluffy, golden-fried dough balls with a hint of nutmeg and sweetness. Bofrot (also called puff puff ...
Rice & Grains
- Ghanaian Fried Rice — A colorful, aromatic stir-fried rice loaded with mixed vegetables, soy sauce, and your choice of protein. G...
- Tuo Zaafi (TZ - Northern Ghana Staple) — A thick, smooth porridge-like staple made from corn or millet flour, served with a rich ayoyo (jute leaf) s...
- Omo Tuo (Rice Balls) — Soft, smooth balls of cooked rice formed by pounding or stirring overcooked rice until sticky and moldable....
Breakfast & Porridge
- Rice Water Porridge (Omo Nsia) — A silky-smooth, lightly sweetened rice porridge made by cooking rice until it breaks down completely into a...
- Tom Brown (Roasted Corn Porridge) — A nutritious, toasty porridge made from roasted corn flour blended with groundnuts and soy. Tom Brown has a...
- Hausa Koko (Spiced Millet Porridge) — A warm, spiced millet porridge that is Ghana's most popular breakfast. Flavored with ginger, cloves, and pe...
Sauces & Condiments
- Chalé Sauce (Tomato & Onion Salsa) — A fresh, vibrant raw salsa of diced tomatoes, onions, and Scotch bonnet peppers dressed with oil and season...
- Ghanaian Pepper Sauce (Fresh Chili Sauce) — A fiery, fresh tomato-and-pepper sauce that accompanies nearly every Ghanaian meal. Unlike the oil-based sh...
- Shito (Black Pepper Sauce) — Ghana's iconic condiment - a dark, oil-based hot pepper sauce packed with umami from dried shrimp and smoke...
Soups & Stews
- Garden Egg Stew — A creamy, mildly flavored stew made from African garden eggs (small white eggplants) cooked with tomatoes, ...
- Okra Soup (Nkruma Froe) — A thick, hearty, and slightly viscous soup made with fresh okra, tomatoes, and palm oil, enriched with smok...
- Palm Nut Soup (Abenkwan) — A rich, velvety soup made from the cream of palm fruit, loaded with meat and fish. Abenkwan is one of Ghana...
- Light Soup (Nkrakra) — A thin, intensely flavorful tomato-based soup seasoned with traditional spices and loaded with tender chick...
- Groundnut Soup (Nkate Nkwan) — A rich, creamy, deeply savory soup made from roasted groundnuts (peanuts), tomatoes, and your choice of mea...
Street Food
- Chinchinga (Ghanaian Kebabs / Suya) — Smoky, spicy grilled meat skewers marinated in a peanut-spice rub and charcoal-grilled to perfection. Chinc...
- Fried Yam Chips (Yam Fries) — Thick-cut yam pieces deep-fried until golden and crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside. Served with a...
- Koose (Bean Fritters / Akara) — Crispy, golden bean fritters made from ground black-eyed peas seasoned with onion, ginger, and pepper. A be...
- Kelewele (Spicy Fried Plantains) — Ghana's most popular street snack - ripe plantains cubed and marinated in a fragrant blend of ginger, cayen...