Ghanaian cuisine is flavorful, colorful, and deeply rooted in tradition. Trust me I know, and i also want you to try some of these dishes. From spicy stews to hearty soups and street food favorites, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. In this post, I’ll share 10 easy Ghanaian dishes you can try at home—even if you’re a beginner in the kitchen!. yes it’s that simple, now join me and lets explore this journey of pure goodness!
1. Jollof Rice
If you have read some of my older posts you would find that I have one of my blogs dedicated to making jollof rice, and if you have tried it you would know why I still have it in my lists of my 10 delicious ghanaian dishes. A rich, spicy tomato-based rice dish loved across West Africa. Ghanaian Jollof is known for its deep flavor and perfect blend of spices. Serve it with fried plantains or grilled chicken.
Key Ingredients: rice, tomatoes, onions, bell peppers, garlic, ginger, seasoning cubes
2. Light Soup with Fufu
Well for some people they do not enjoy eating foods with their bare hands and would prefer the use of cutlery, that doesn’t apply to this mouth watery dish. This light, spicy soup is often made with goat meat, chicken, or fish, and paired with fufu (pounded cassava and plantain). It’s perfect for a hearty dinner.
Key Ingredients: tomatoes, pepper, onion, meat, garden eggs, ginger, fufu
3. Groundnut (Peanut) Soup
This soup can also be served with fufu. A creamy, nutty soup made from ground peanuts and served with rice balls (omotuo) or fufu. It’s rich, comforting, and full of protein.
Key Ingredients: roasted peanuts, tomatoes, onion, garlic, ginger, chicken
4. Waakye
This dish is one of my favorites, A popular street food made with rice and beans, often served with gari, spaghetti, fried plantains, egg, or meat. I recommend you don’t leave any of these out , try the waakye with them you’ll love them.
Key Ingredients: rice, black-eyed peas or cowpeas, dried millet leaves (for color)
5. Kelewele
Spicy fried plantains seasoned with ginger, pepper, and garlic. It makes a great snack or side dish.
Key Ingredients: ripe plantains, ginger, pepper, salt, garlic
6. Gari Fortor
A savory mix of gari (cassava flakes) with tomatoes, onions, and spices. Often served with boiled eggs or sardines.
Key Ingredients: gari, tomato paste, onion, sardines or eggs, seasoning
7. Chinchinga (Kebabs)
Ghanaian-style skewered meat grilled with suya spice. These are a party favorite!
Key Ingredients: beef or chicken, suya spice, onions, bell peppers, skewers
8. Kontomire Stew (Palava Sauce)
A stew made from cocoyam leaves (kontomire) with egusi (melon seeds), palm oil, and smoked fish. Served with yam, rice, or plantains.
Key Ingredients: kontomire, egusi, tomatoes, onions, smoked fish, palm oil
9. Tom Brown (Breakfast Cereal)
A nutritious roasted corn and peanut porridge that’s perfect for breakfast. Kids and adults both love it.
Key Ingredients: roasted corn flour, peanuts, sugar, milk, water
10. Tuo Zaafi (TZ)
A dish from Northern Ghana, made from maize flour, and served with a green leaf soup like ayoyo or okra soup.
Key Ingredients: maize flour, ayoyo leaves or okra, dawadawa, meat or fish
Ghanaian food is full of rich flavors and history. These dishes are not just meals—they’re experiences. Try one this week and bring the taste of Ghana into your home!
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