Across Ghana, there is much different food in the country as the people themselves. The rich Ghanaian diverse people have an equally rich diversity in various food. Food crops remain the most important component of Ghanaian traditional food. Tropical foods like corn, beans, millet, plantains, and cassava are widely used as part of the main foods in Ghana. Here are some of the main Ghanaian foods we would like to introduce to you.

• Jollof Rice

Jollof has become the focal point of an online debate between Ghana and Nigeria. It’s one of the main Ghanaian foods that it’s much more adopted from the Western world and has become part of the Ghanaian local cuisine. A dish of rice served with tomatoes that are native to Senegal. Jollof is now a national favourite that is prepared in almost all restaurants and homes. With fresh tomatoes, along with garlic, onion and other ingredients, the rice soaks the stew and becomes so tasty and easy to prepare.

• Fufu

Native to most West African countries, Fufu is one of the main foods consumed in Ghanaian households and restaurants. In Ghana, fufu is a popular food found mostly within the southern part as a combination of cassava and plantain. 

Another variety is the yam fufu, commonly prepared in the northern part of the country. The process of preparing it can be very laborious due to the pounding of the cassava or yam. But with the advent of technology, some households and restaurants do not spend more time and energy trying to pound it. It is a must-try food if you ever visit Ghana.

• Banku

Popularly among the Southern and coastal belt, banku is a mix of slightly fermented corn dough and cassava dough prepared by stirring the mixture till it becomes solid and collected in balls. Banku is one of the main foods in Ghana that is served with either hot pepper and tilapia or any Ghanaian local soup. 

It is almost impossible to visit any restaurant or household without getting Banku. It is popular and does not cost much time and money to prepare. You simply can’t do without banku in Ghana. It’s one of the main Ghanaian foods commonly found in every part of the country. 

The main foods in Ghana are numerous but how it is prepared and where it is bought are what would make you feel the local Ghanaian content in them. Thus, it is appropriate to get persons that can make some of these cuisines for you or be able to facilitate for you to get the bests foods in the country. At Destination Ghana, travellers can get a variety of indigenous Ghanaian tasty foods and all information about travelling to Ghana.

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