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National Dish Ghana: Eba (Recipe)
Discover Eba, a wonderfully simple staple that sits at the heart of Ghanaian and West African cooking. Made from just cassava …
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If Ghana has a national dish, it is fufu with light soup: pounded cassava-and-plantain dough beside a bright, peppery soup. Start with our Fufu recipe, then browse 129 more Ghanaian classics, from everyday cooking to festive specialities.
The Most Famous Ghanaian Dishes
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Fufu with light soup
Discover Fufu, the beloved staple that sits at the very heart of Ghanaian cooking. This smooth, springy dough is made from cassava and plantain, pounded together until soft and …
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Shito
Discover Shito Sauce, one of Ghana's most treasured condiments. This dark, fiery relish blends dried fish, hot chillies and a carefully judged mix of spices into a deeply savoury …
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Ghanaian Jollof
Discover Jollof Rice, the bright, tomato-rich pride of Ghana and much of West Africa. This one-pot classic simmers fragrant rice with ripe tomatoes, onions and a warm blend of …
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Fried Giant Snails
Discover one of Ghana's most striking delicacies: Fried Snails with Pepper Sauce. This bold dish brings together crisply fried snails and a fragrant, chilli-spiked sauce for a real …
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National Dish Ghana: Coconut Toffee (Recipe)
Meet Coconut Toffee, a good little sweet straight from the kitchens of Ghana. This moreish treat brings together the natural …
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National Dish Ghana: Coconut Rice (Recipe)
Discover Coconut Rice, a fragrant classic that brings the warmth of West African cooking straight to your table. This gently sweet …
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National Dish Ghana: Coconut Jollof Rice (Recipe)
Discover Coconut Jollof Rice, a bright celebration of West African cooking. This one-pot classic marries long-grain rice with a …
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National Dish Ghana: Coconut Candy (Recipe)
Meet Coconut Candy, a wonderfully simple sweet treat from Ghana made with nothing more than fresh coconut and sugar. Chewy, …
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National Dish Ghana: Chofi (Recipe)
Meet Chofi, one of Ghana’s best-loved bites: crisp, golden fried turkey tails seasoned with garlic, onion and a warming kick …
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National Dish Ghana: Chinchinga (Recipe)
Meet Chinchinga, one of Ghana’s best-loved bites of street food. These smoky skewers of marinated meat, kissed by peanut and …
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National Dish Ghana: Cassava Leaf Stew (Recipe)
Say hello to Cassava Leaf Stew, a hearty classic of the Ghanaian table that turns humble greens into something truly special. …
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National Dish Ghana: Cassava Fufu (Recipe)
Discover Cassava Fufu, a much-loved staple of Ghanaian cooking. Made from the starchy cassava root, this smooth, stretchy dish is …
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National Dish Ghana: Cassava Dough Bread (Recipe)
Meet Cassava Dough Bread, a wonderfully simple staple that carries the warmth of Ghanaian home cooking. Made from the humble …
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National Dish Ghana: Brown Nut Soup (Recipe)
Discover Brown Nut Soup, one of Ghana’s warmest and most welcoming dishes. Built around a rich, aromatic peanut sauce and …
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National Dish Ghana: Braised Cabbage with Goat (Recipe)
Discover Braised Cabbage with Goat, a hearty dish that captures the soul of Ghanaian home cooking. Tender chunks of goat meat are …
Read more →What is the national dish of Ghana?
Ghana has no single official national dish, but fufu with light soup is the one most often given that title, pounded cassava-and-plantain dough beside a bright, peppery soup. A step-by-step recipe is on this page, alongside 129 more authentic Ghanaian recipes.
What food is Ghana famous for?
Beyond fufu with light soup, Ghana is famous for dishes like Shito, Ghanaian Jollof and Fried Giant Snails. This page collects 130 authentic Ghanaian recipes, from everyday classics to festive specialities.