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Ghana; officially: The Republic of Ghana whose name means 'The Warrior King' It was inhabited in pre-colonial times by a number of ancient kingdoms, including the Ga Adangbes on the eastern coast, inland Empire of Ashanti and various Fante states along the coast and inland. Trade with European states flourished after contact with the Portuguese in the 15th century, and the British established a crown colony, Gold Coast, in 1874. The country achieved independence in 1957. The country's major ethnic groups are the Akan 49%, Moshi-Dagomba 16%, Ewe 13%, Ga 8%. European and other: 0.2% with the main religions: Christian 63%, Animism 21% and Muslim 16%. The main languages are English (official), along with various African languages (including Akan, Moshi-Dagomba, Ewe, Nzema, Dagaare, Gonja, Frafra, Hausa,Dangme and Ga). Ghana is agriculturally a very productive country and is the world's third largest producer of cocoa. Fishing is also a major part of the economy and many Ghanaian dishes are based on fish. Local plants such as bananas, avocados, grapefruits, mangos, papayas, coconut and plantains are also highly prized and used in the country's cuisines. Chillies are also an important component of Ghanaian cuisine and provides significant vitamin C in the diet. |
The alphabetical list of recipes from Ghana follows (limited to 100 recipes per page). There are 43 recipes in total:
| Abenkwan (Palm Oil Soup) Origin: Ghana | Fante Kotokyim (Crab Meat Sauce) Origin: Ghana | Nkatenkwan (Ghanaian Peanut Soup) Origin: Ghana |
| Accra Banana Peanut Cake Origin: Ghana | Fante Mbire Flowee (Beef and Mushroom Soup) Origin: Ghana | Nkrakra (Beef and Vegetable Stew) Origin: Ghana |
| Agushi Soup (Ghanaian Egusi Soup) Origin: Ghana | Gari Biscuits Origin: Ghana | Palaver Chicken Origin: Ghana |
| Akotonshi (Ghanaian Stuffed Crabs) Origin: Ghana | Gari Foto (Savoury Gari with Eggs) Origin: Ghana | Pineapple Spice Drink Origin: Ghana |
| Ashanti Chicken Origin: Ghana | Ghanaian Fresh Fish Stew Origin: Ghana | Red-Red Origin: Ghana |
| Avocado and Crab Origin: Ghana | Ghanaian Jollof Rice Origin: Ghana | Shitor Din Origin: Ghana |
| Avocado with Smoked Fish Origin: Ghana | Ghanaian Jollof Rice II (Ghanaian Jollof Rice) Origin: Ghana | Shrimp with Red Sauce Origin: Ghana |
| Banku Origin: Ghana | Ghanaian Papaya Bread Origin: Ghana | Smoked Fish Stew Origin: Ghana |
| Banku II Origin: Ghana | Jollof Rice with Chicken, Beef, and Ham Origin: Ghana | Steamed Black-eyed Bean Dumplings Origin: Ghana |
| Braised Chicken with Chillies Origin: Ghana | Kelewele (Hot Plantain Chips) Origin: Ghana | Tatale (Plantain Cakes) Origin: Ghana |
| Coconut Rice with Pork Origin: Ghana | Kenkey Origin: Ghana | Terrine of Black-eyed Beans Origin: Ghana |
| Coconut Soup Origin: Ghana | Kontomire Stew (Coco Yam Leaf Stew) Origin: Ghana | Tomato and Okra with Sliced Eggs Origin: Ghana |
| Cowpea Stew Origin: Ghana | Kpakpo Shito (Fresh Shitor) Origin: Ghana | Waakye Origin: Ghana |
| Curried Rice with Beef Origin: Ghana | Kubecake Origin: Ghana | |
| Dark Chilli Sambal Origin: Ghana | Light Chicken Soup Origin: Ghana |
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West African cuisine is all based around making the most of all the ingredients available. This is a hearty, cheap and quite spicy stew that makes use those parts of the animal that we in the West tend to ignore - hearts and livers. The dish is very tasty and makes a wonderful accompaniment to rice. It's very cheap to prepare and extremely healthy for you.
Pizzas have become a staple of modern cooking and a staple of fast food. The known history of pizzas stretch back over 2000 years, from topped flatbreads depicted in Pompeii to the first 'true' Neapolitan pizzas of the 1890s to the sweet pizzas of the 1980s. Here the recipes for a classic savoury pizza crust and a modern sweet pizza crust are presented. Once you can create a pizza crust to perfection then the remainder of the pizza is easy!
The Romans were the first peoples to formally add a dessert course at the end of a meal. Here you will learn a little about why we like sweet desserts and why they all, in one way or another, echo the fruit our ancestors used to eat. You will also see two recipes for classic fruit-based desserts.
Humans have been making cheeses as long as they have been farming and cheeses represent a versatile and useful storage food available in a staggering array of variants. Learn a little about cheese and discover two classic cheese-based recipes.
Tanzaia is a diverse country comprised of the mainland, Tanganyika and the island of Zanzibar. The cuisine of this country are influenced by Arabic, British, French and Indian cuisines producing a fusion of native and imported culinary influences that are vibrant and fascinating. Here you will see two typical Tanzanian recipes for a main course and a dessert...
Rather than being a British or English invention, Chutneys originated in India and were re-worked during the 18th century as a means of preserving autumn fruit and vegetables. Here you get a recipe for a classic Indian chatni and a British chutney so you can see how one evolved into the other.
Breakfast truly is the most important meal of the day and most of us ignore it. It's when the body re-fuels itself for the day and skipping breakfast actually puts the body in 'starvation mode' and actually reduces brain function and makes weight loss more difficult. Breakfast needn't be complicated, but it should involve a balance of grains and fruit. Here are some ides for simple and nutritious breakfast recipes anyone can make.
Lamb is one of the sweetest an most versatile of the red meats. Typically it is very tender and lends itself to a whole range of cooking methods. Here you are presented with two classic lamb-based recipes.
Senegal was formerly the capital of French West Africa and the French influence remains strong in the country, not least in the cooking. French cooking techniques and European vegetables mix with rice, fish and hot chillies to yield a cuisine that is vibrant exciting and above all tasty. Try out two classic Senegalese dishes for yourselves here.
Beans are a classic storage food and have been a staple of the human diet for millennia. In recent decades, however, we have forgotten just how useful and versatile beans are. Here is a brief description of the importance of beans, with two classic bean recipes for you to try.