Ghanian food

Discover Pinterest’s best ideas and inspiration for Ghanian food. Get inspired and try out new things.
5k people searched this
·
Last updated 1w
a white plate topped with sliced bananas and hard boiled eggs on top of other foods

An Our Place Collaboration Kontomire stew is a very popular staple dish in Ghana. It is traditionally made with cocoyam leaves (called kontomire leaves) but can easily be made with frozen or fresh spinach. This stew can be made vegan, but is traditionally seasoned with a variety of dried, canned, fresh, and even cured/fermented fish. […]

437
several skewers of chicken and vegetables with dipping sauce

Ghana chichinga is what they call their street food kabobs made with suya, (pronounced Soya). This hot, spicy peanut marinade is amazing on just about any meat, we thoroughly enjoyed it on beef however this recipe is made with chicken and first marinated in a garlic and ginger combination.

732
a white plate topped with meat and veggies covered in sauce next to rice

Waakye is a Ghanaian dish of cooked rice and beans, commonly eaten for breakfast or lunch. However, others eat it for supper. Waakye is commonly sold by roadside vendors. The rice and beans, usually black eyed peas or cow beans, are cooked together, along with red dried sorghum leaves. The sorghum leaves and limestone give the dish its characteristic flavor and a red appearance and the sorghum is taken out before consumption. It is commonly served in banana leaf and accompanied by one or…

929
someone is dipping something into a bowl of mashed potatoes with sauce on the side

Although Ghana is a relatively small country in Western Africa, it has a population of 30 million and was the first sub-Saharan country to achieve independence from colonialism. The country is not only famous for their great leaders, but also for a cuisine that is deeply rooted in their culture and history.

196
A plate of traditional Ghanaian dishes including jollof rice, fufu, and waakye, showcasing the rich flavors and vibrant colors of West African cuisine.

Discover the rich flavors of traditional dishes from Ghana, featuring iconic recipes like jollof rice, fufu, and waakye. Learn how to prepare these authentic meals and bring the taste of West Africa into your kitchen. Explore step-by-step guides and tips to master these time-honored Ghanaian dishes. Get started today and create a memorable culinary experience that celebrates Ghana’s diverse food culture.

316

Related interests

Ghanian food and more

Explore related boards