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Authentic main dishes recipes from the Akan people of Ghana.

Fufu with Light Soup

Fufu ne Nkwan

Pounded cassava and plantain dumpling served with spicy tomato-based light soup, a beloved Akan staple eaten communally with hands.

prep 30 minscook 60 minsserves 4πŸ”₯ 480 kcalMediumπŸ’° Moderate
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#staple#soup#traditional#communal
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Ghanaian Jollof Rice

Jollof

Smoky, spiced one-pot rice dish cooked in tomato-pepper sauce, a festive centerpiece at Akan celebrations and gatherings.

prep 20 minscook 45 minsserves 4πŸ”₯ 410 kcalMediumπŸ’° Budget
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#rice#festive#one-pot#popular
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Kontomire Stew

Kontomire Abomu

Hearty stew of mashed cocoyam leaves cooked with palm oil, fish, and meat, rich in iron and traditional flavor.

prep 20 minscook 40 minsserves 4πŸ”₯ 390 kcalMediumπŸ’° Moderate
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#stew#leafy greens#nutritious#traditional
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Ampesi with Kontomire Stew

Ampesi

Boiled plantain, yam, and cocoyam medley served alongside rich kontomire stew, a wholesome everyday Akan meal.

prep 15 minscook 35 minsserves 4πŸ”₯ 350 kcalEasyπŸ’° Budget
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#boiled#simple#everyday#wholesome
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Palm Nut Soup

Abenkwan

Rich, savory soup made from fresh palm fruit extract, often paired with fufu or rice balls at special occasions.

prep 25 minscook 50 minsserves 4πŸ”₯ 460 kcalMediumπŸ’° Moderate
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#soup#palm oil#festive#rich
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Groundnut Soup

Nkatenkwan

Creamy peanut-based soup simmered with chicken and vegetables, a comforting favorite often served with fufu or banku.

prep 20 minscook 45 minsserves 4πŸ”₯ 500 kcalMediumπŸ’° Moderate
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#soup#peanut#comfort food#chicken
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Waakye

Waakye

Rice and beans cooked with dried millet leaves for reddish color, a popular street food breakfast or lunch dish.

prep 15 minscook 50 minsserves 4πŸ”₯ 420 kcalEasyπŸ’° Budget
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#rice and beans#street food#breakfast#popular
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Red Red

Red Red

Black-eyed peas stewed in palm oil with tomatoes, served alongside fried ripe plantains, a beloved comfort dish.

prep 15 minscook 40 minsserves 4πŸ”₯ 440 kcalEasyπŸ’° Budget
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#beans#plantain#vegetarian option#comfort food
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