Ghanaian recipes for the diaspora
Cook the food of home, wherever you are
Learn to make jollof, waakye, fufu and more with photos, ingredient lists, step-by-step instructions and video tutorials. Made for Ghanaians abroad, and anyone curious about the cuisine.
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Ten classics to begin with. Pick one and cook it tonight.
Ghana Jollof Rice
The smoky, tomato-rich party rice every Ghanaian table argues about.
Waakye
Rice and black-eyed peas, stained deep burgundy with millet leaves, served with all the extras.
Fufu and Light Soup
Pillowy cassava and plantain fufu in a fiery, peppery tomato broth.
Kelewele
Ginger-spiced, golden fried plantain cubes with a sweet, hot bite.
Banku and Grilled Tilapia
Tangy fermented corn dough, smoky fish and a raw pepper sauce with real heat.
Red Red
Silky black-eyed pea stew in palm oil, with sweet fried plantain on the side.
Ampesi with Kontomire Stew
Simple boiled yam and plantain with a deep green, palm oil stew.
Kenkey
Tangy, steamed fermented corn dough, served with fried fish and shito.
Groundnut Soup
Creamy, peanut-rich soup with tender chicken, served with rice balls.
3tor
Mashed yam or plantain with palm oil, served with boiled eggs and roasted groundnuts.
Four things in every recipe
- 01
See the dish
Every recipe starts with a photo of what you are aiming for.
- 02
Gather the ingredients
Clear lists, with swaps for what you can find abroad.
- 03
Follow the steps
Numbered, plain-English method from first chop to plating.
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Watch it made
A video tutorial for every dish when you want to see the technique.
The diaspora pantry
Living far from Makola? These are the staples worth tracking down, and what to use if you cannot.
Scotch bonnet
Habanero is the closest match.
Red palm oil
Buy unrefined. It is sold online and in African stores.
Waakye leaves
Dried sorghum leaves, found in African and Caribbean shops.
Fufu flour
Instant cassava or plantain blends save hours.
Gari
Fine cassava granules, for soaking or for sprinkling.
Shito
Ghana black pepper sauce, jarred or homemade.