The food of Ghana \u2014 like the culture and landscape of the country itself \u2014 is more varied and diverse than you may think. While the coastal West African nation isn’t huge, it boasts a range of climates and ecosystems, from tropical forests to coastal savannah and deserts. These differing environments mean differing growing conditions and hunting\/foraging opportunities, and this has led to distinct cuisines shaped by each region’s crops and native flora and fauna.<\/p>\n
A few signature features, however, seem to define Ghana’s cuisine across regions. Hearty stews and soups are popular everywhere, and all are vibrantly seasoned. Flavorings such as ginger, onions, and native spices such as calabash nutmeg and alligator pepper are generously used, as are vegetables such as bell peppers, greens, tomatoes, and okra. Legumes such as black-eyed peas are also staples and appear in a variety of dishes. And, no meal would be complete without a hearty starch to soak up all the flavorful sauce or broth \u2014 either rice or swallows, which are hearty, mild mashes of cassava, rice, corn, or a mixture of these. In short, the cuisine of Ghana offers plenty of opportunities for exploration. Here are some favorite dishes to look out for.<\/p>\n
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