Ghanaian recipes

Although Ghana is a relatively small country in Western Africa, it has a population of 30 million and was the first sub-Saharan country to achieve independence from colonialism. The country is not only famous for their great leaders, but also for a cuisine that is deeply rooted in their culture and history.

These recipes are a perfect way to upgrade from plain old white rice to amazing dishes. They are all plant based and perfect for meal prep or the holidays

Cozy up with a steaming bowl of homemade Ghanaian Light Soup! Made with fresh tomatoes and onions, this recipe is easy, nourishing, and delicious.

This seafood okra stew can take a humble Ghanaian dish to the banquet table with the addition of prawns and a lobster tail.

In this easy vegetable dish from Ghana, fresh spinach are stewed with saucy plum tomatoes and sweet, spicy habanero chillies. It's the perfect side to a proper West African meal alongside rice and plantains.

Peanut butter and tomatoes lend a rich and creamy backdrop to this simple, hearty Ghanaian chicken stew.

This is my mom's authentic recipe for shito. Shito is a hot pepper sauce that is popular among Ghanaians. It is used as a seasoning and as a condiment in Ghanaian cuisine. #ghanaianfood #africanfood #africanrecipes #hotsauce #seasoning #marinade #condiments

This recipe is an adaptation of the smoky spinach stew served at Papaye, Samuel Obeng's restaurant in the Bronx. Built on a base of onions and ginger sauteed in palm oil, made fiery with habanero, and thickened with ground pumpkin seeds and tomatoes, the stew calls for African smoked, dried shrimp powder; its flavor is amazing. (Asian versions are typically unsmoked and chewier.) But smoked paprika and fish sauce make a serviceable substitute.

Try this easy Ghanaian meat pie recipe that features a flaky crust and delicious beef filling. Your guests will love this perfectly seasoned appetizer!