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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 60 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 | Nkrakra II (Ghanaian Beef and Vegetable Soup) Origin: Ghana |
| Akotonshi (Ghanaian Stuffed Crabs) Origin: Ghana | Gari Foto (Savoury Gari with Eggs) Origin: Ghana | Oto (Mashed Yams with Eggs) Origin: Ghana |
| Ashanti Chicken Origin: Ghana | Ghanaian Fresh Fish Stew Origin: Ghana | Palaver Chicken Origin: Ghana |
| Ata Dindin Origin: Ghana | Ghanaian Jollof Rice Origin: Ghana | Pineapple Spice Drink Origin: Ghana |
| Avocado and Crab Origin: Ghana | Ghanaian Jollof Rice II (Ghanaian Jollof Rice) Origin: Ghana | Pounded Yam Fufu Origin: Ghana |
| Avocado with Smoked Fish Origin: Ghana | Ghanaian Papaya Bread Origin: Ghana | Puha (Tamarind and Ginger Drink) Origin: Ghana |
| Bananas Ghana Origin: Ghana | Ghanaian Peanut Balls Origin: Ghana | Red-Red Origin: Ghana |
| Banku Origin: Ghana | Ghanaian Pepper Soup Origin: Ghana | Shitor Din Origin: Ghana |
| Banku II Origin: Ghana | Ghanaian Tomato Gravy Origin: Ghana | Shitto Origin: Ghana |
| Bean Groundnut Stew Origin: Ghana | Groundnut Toffee Origin: Ghana | Shrimp with Red Sauce Origin: Ghana |
| Braised Chicken with Chillies Origin: Ghana | Hkatenkwan (Groundnut Stew) Origin: Ghana | Smoked Fish Stew Origin: Ghana |
| Brandy and Ginger Origin: Ghana | Jollof Rice with Chicken, Beef, and Ham Origin: Ghana | Steamed Black-eyed Bean Dumplings Origin: Ghana |
| Coconut Rice with Pork Origin: Ghana | Kelewele (Hot Plantain Chips) Origin: Ghana | Sweet Balls Origin: Ghana |
| Coconut Soup Origin: Ghana | Kenkey Origin: Ghana | Tatale (Plantain Cakes) Origin: Ghana |
| Cowpea Stew Origin: Ghana | Kontomire Stew (Coco Yam Leaf Stew) Origin: Ghana | Terrine of Black-eyed Beans Origin: Ghana |
| Cream of Moringa Soup Origin: Ghana | Kpakpo Shito (Fresh Shitor) Origin: Ghana | Tomato and Okra with Sliced Eggs Origin: Ghana |
| Curried Rice with Beef Origin: Ghana | Kubecake Origin: Ghana | Waakye Origin: Ghana |
| Dark Chilli Sambal Origin: Ghana | Light Chicken Soup Origin: Ghana | West African Hot Chocolate Origin: Ghana |
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