Authentic main dishes recipes from the Akan people of Ghana.
Pounded cassava and plantain dumpling served with spicy tomato-based light soup, a beloved Akan staple eaten communally with hands.
Smoky, spiced one-pot rice dish cooked in tomato-pepper sauce, a festive centerpiece at Akan celebrations and gatherings.
Hearty stew of mashed cocoyam leaves cooked with palm oil, fish, and meat, rich in iron and traditional flavor.
Boiled plantain, yam, and cocoyam medley served alongside rich kontomire stew, a wholesome everyday Akan meal.
Rich, savory soup made from fresh palm fruit extract, often paired with fufu or rice balls at special occasions.
Creamy peanut-based soup simmered with chicken and vegetables, a comforting favorite often served with fufu or banku.
Rice and beans cooked with dried millet leaves for reddish color, a popular street food breakfast or lunch dish.
Black-eyed peas stewed in palm oil with tomatoes, served alongside fried ripe plantains, a beloved comfort dish.