Don’t we all know those tempting and tormenting aromas that smell deliciously pleasant on the streets around lunchtime or late in the evening? I know you know what I mean. Ghana serves the best savoury and mouthwatering snacks on colourful food stalls on the streets and here are my top 5 favorites and oh yes, they are cheap too. Here we go:
- Roasted plantain
Popularly known as “Kofi Brokeman” , every street here in Ghana has at least one or two vendors of roasted plantain. Usually fully riped or soft plantain and sometimes not too riped, you get to choose what you want directly from the grill rack they have been arranged on. Best served with roasted groundnut and with as little as GH¢ 3.00 you’re good to go.
- Kelewele
Also made from plantain, kelewele is the spiced version of Kofi Brokeman except this time around it’s cut into cubes and fried. It’s spiced with ginger, garlic, onions and pepper. Mostly sold in the evening and best served hot. Also enjoyed with roasted groundnut and groundnut paste sometimes. (so I heard🤷). Starts from GH¢3.00 per serving which is enough to satisfy your taste buds unless you want more.
- Plantain chips
Still in the plantain season, I guess we all know plantain chips. They are cut into small slices and deep fried in hot oil. Sometimes bagged, packaged and sold in stores. Unfortunately, the store bought ones often have added artificial ingredients and are expensive. With as little as GH¢1.00, you can get deliciously salted plantain chips from street hawkers here in Ghana.
- Khebab and Sausage (Chinchinga)
Enough of the plantain, let’s do some meat now (no offense my vegans). Usually made of mutton or lamb, Chinchinga is one of the most soul stirring and unforgettable foods you could ever find on the streets. Displayed on aluminum racks with vegetables skewered in between each piece of meat and the pepper that accompanies it, is to die for. GH¢5 should have you sorted and just a little advise, “please leave the stand as soon as you buy it else you will go bankrupt instantly”.
- Brukina
How about some chilled brukina to end the day. Brukina is a beverage made of ground millet and pasteurized milk. It’s not just a beverage but a whole meal on it’s own and a life saver. As much as possible, don’t buy from the already packaged bottles. Spot Hajia’s stall and order for your fresh cup of mouthwatering goodness. GH¢2 is enough to make your day better and request for some ice cubes and groundnut and thank me later.
Leave a comment and let me know how much you also enjoy these street snacks. I’m sorry if your favorite isn’t part of it, I promise my next post will feature yours.😊
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