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Ghanaian food: discover traditional cuisine

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Culinary influences

Staple ingredients

Key flavorings

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Ghana is a West African country located along the Gulf of Guinea. With a population of about 33 million people, Ghana is one of Africa’s most stable democracies since returning to civilian rule in 1992.

Ghana’s economy relies heavily on agriculture, mining (particularly gold and cocoa), and increasingly, oil production. The nation is the world’s second-largest cocoa producer and has significant gold reserves. Cultural traditions remain strong, with festivals, traditional music and dance, and distinctive kente clothes.

The climate is tropical, with a wet season from April to October and a dry season from November to March. Ghana is one of the more peaceful and politically stable countries in West Africa, an important regional hub for business and diplomacy.

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The average Ghanaian daily plate size is

2363 g.
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Grains

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Fish and seafood

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Produce

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Eggs and dairy

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Meats

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Sugar, fats and nuts

Core ingredients

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Herbs

AFRICAN BASIL

BITTER LEAVES

PARSLEY

PREKESE

TARO LEAVES

BAY LEAVES

THYME

HIBISCUS

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Spices

DRY CHILI

ALLSPICE

CALABASH NUTMEG

GRAINS OF PARADISE

CLOVES

BLACK PEPPER

WHITE PEPPER

TURMERIC DRY

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Aromatics

ONION

GARLIC

GINGER

CHILI PEPPERS

LEMON

LIME

BELL PEPPERS

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Condiments

DRIED FISH/SEAFOOD

FERMENTED BEANS

PALM OIL

COCONUT MILK

TAMARIND

SESAME SEEDS

SHEA BUTTER

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