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James Dzorka

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VARIETIES OF FOOD IN GHANA

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Ghana is a country that is well-known for its varied cuisine. From traditional dishes to exotic flavours, Ghanaian cuisine offers a diversified palette of flavours that will satisfy anyone's taste buds.


One of the most popular Ghanaian dishes is jollof rice which is a spicy rice dish that features an array of vegetables, herbs, and spices. It's typically served with grilled chicken or fried plantain. Another staple dish in the Ghanaian diet is fufu. Fufu is mashed and cooked cassava and plantains that are traditionally eaten with soup or stew.


Ghanaian cuisine also features a lot of seafood due to the country's location on the coast. Freshly caught fish and seafood are often found in soups, stews and even pastries. Fish is also smoked and preserved in oil or cooked in a tomato-based stew with sweet potatoes, yams, and plantains.


On the sweet side, Ghana has many desserts to offer. One of the most famous is called chin chin, which is a deep-fried pastry with a sweet and crunchy texture. Another popular dessert is kelewele, which are fried plantains seasoned with spices like ginger and cinnamon.


Ghanaian cuisine isn't all about traditional food. In recent years, the country has become more modernised and influenced by global cuisine. It's common to find Indian, Lebanese and Chinese food in the country's major cities. These restaurants cater to both locals and visitors who crave different flavours and textures.


Street food is also a big part of the Ghanaian food culture. There are several open-air markets and roadside vendors who sell grilled meats, kebabs, roasted plantains, and various snacks like doughnuts, roasted peanuts and diverse fruits.


In conclusion, Ghanaian cuisine is an incredible melting pot of traditional and modern flavours. It satisfies the cravings of any type of foodie, whether they prefer traditional dishes or prefer to experiment with new flavours of global cuisine. Regardless of what you eat, Ghanaian dishes are always prepared with the freshest ingredients and cooked with love!

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