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Have you been looking for tasty snacks for your friends coming over this weekend? Are you looking for some tasty Ghana snacks for your child’s birthday party? Are you looking for new and tasty Ghanaian snacks to have a little fun with? Are you looking for new and interesting snacks to have at your fun and exciting African-themed party?
If you have been asking yourself these questions and more, you should be smiling right now because you have come to the right place.
Welcome to this article discussing the different types of Ghanaian snacks that everyone would love.
8 Popular Ghana Snacks You Should Try
- Nkatie Cake
- Atsoomo
- Roasted/Boiled Maize and Coconut
- Poloo
- Kofi Brokeman
- Dzowoe or Zowoe, Adakwaa
- Kuli Kuli
- Plantain Chips
Let’s Talk About Tasty Ghanaian Snacks You Would Love
If you are looking for new and tasty Ghanaian dishes, you can check out other articles here that give you enough dishes and recipes that would make you happy.
As much as there are so many Ghanaian dishes to try, there are also so many tasty Ghanaian snacks waiting for you to try.
Tasty Ghanaian Snacks You Would Fall in Love With
Just a little warning; These Ghanaian snacks have a way of making you fall in love with them instantly, so if you are going to have a try of these tasty Ghanaian snacks, you should know that you are about to change your favorite Ghanaian snacks to at least three of these tasty Ghanaian snacks.
Not only are these Ghanaian snacks irresistible, but they are also known to have great health benefits (which is also amazing).
So you have yourself some healthy, and tasty Ghanaian snacks, who doesn’t love that?
The first tasty Ghanaian snack on this list is very tasty and healthy, that would have you smiling chin to chin, and it is;
Nkatie Cake
Nkatie cake is a very popular snack in Ghana and it is known for its great and delicious taste and its great health benefits.
This snack is also known as peanut butter brittle, or can also be referred to as a peanut butter snack.
Nkatie cake is usually made from a mixture of water and sugar (caramel and groundnut) which is then placed on the fire, which then gives it its brown color.
So, if you are looking for some tasty snacks to make for your children, Nkatie cake is a tasty Ghanaian snack for you.
Atsoomo
This tasty Ghanaian snack is another very popular snack found in some countries across Africa, in Ghana, this tasty snack is referred to as Atsoomo, but in some other countries in Africa, this tasty Ghanaian snack is referred to as Chin-chin.
The recipe for this tasty Ghanaian snack might differ across countries, but this does not stop this tasty Ghanaian snack from being one of the best Ghanaian snacks out there.
To get you started on this tasty snack, you would need some ingredients, and they are;
- Eggs
- Baking soda
- Salt
- Sugar
- Coconut flour
- Nutmeg
These are a few ingredients that would be required to get you started on the preparation of this healthy and tasty Ghanaian snack.
Now you have the ingredients, all that’s left is a recipe, and then you are on your way to the best tasty Ghanaian snack, but not to worry, the African food network has got you covered.
Are you having a long day at work and you are looking for something light to snack on? Are you having visitors coming over for a few hours and you don’t know what to offer them? Don’t think too much anymore, the African food network is here to save the day, with the next tasty Ghanaian snack,
The next snack on this list of tasty Ghanaian snacks is;
Roasted/Boiled Maize and Coconut
The name of this tasty Ghanaian snack is quite captivating, don’t you think? Think of the mix of the flavors in these two healthy snacks, and imagine then the combination of flavors and taste.
Having this tasty Ghanaian snack is going to instantly turn into your favorite snack, just on your first try, you don’t believe it? Well, give this tasty Ghanaian snack a try first and let u know what you think.
This tasty Ghanaian snack is not just popular in Ghana, just like most of the other tasty Ghanaian snacks on this list, roasted/ boiled maize and coconut can in some other countries in Africa.
Fortunately, we are in the maize season, and you don’t have to go round looking for maize, it is all around you, just step out and get yourself this tasty Ghanaian snack.
Poloo
Are you looking for another delicious and flavor-filled coconut snack? Well, you have another tasty Ghanaian snack.
Poloo is a sweet snack that is made of coconut dough. This tasty Ghanaian snack is known to be very delicious and healthy, you don’t believe it?
Here are a few health benefits of this tasty Ghanaian snack;
- This delicious and tasty Ghanaian snack is known to be rich in fiber, this s due to the coconut content of this delicious and tasty Ghanaian snack.
- Coconut is known to aid in general health, and some specific areas like; Heart health.
- This tasty Ghanaian snack is known to aid digestion, this is due to the coconut content of this tasty and healthy African snack.
- Coconut is known to aid in weight loss.
- Coconut is known to be high in saturated fat and calories, so it is advised you enjoy these tasty Ghanaian snacks in moderation.
These are enough health benefits to have you almost convinced, if you are yet to be convinced, keep reading till you find your favorite snack on this list of tasty Ghanaian snacks.
With these few health benefits of this tasty Ghanaian snack, are you now convinced beyond a reasonable doubt why you should try this tasty Ghanaian snack?
The next snack on this list of tasty Ghanaian snacks is something everyone should give a try. Are you a lover of plantain? Are you looking for new and fun ways to be creative with your favorite food, plantain? Are you a lover of nuts? Are you looking for new flavors and tastes to explore with your favorite nut? The next African snack on this list of tasty Ghanaian snacks is the next best thing for you.
If you are a lover of plantain, you should get ready to be excited because the next snack on this list of tasty Ghanaian snacks.
The next snack on this list of tasty Ghanaian snacks you would love is called;
Kofi Brokeman
Just like we said earlier, if you are looking for new and fun ways to be creative and fun with your groundnut and plantain dishes, this is the Ghanaian snack for you.
This tasty Ghanaian is a very popular staple in Ghana and some other countries in Africa.
It is roasted plantain and groundnuts. Does this not sound so fun?
Take a second to think of the taste of a mix of roasted plantain and groundnut, does it not seem amazing?
That flavor you just thought of is nothing compared to the amazing flavor of this tasty Ghanaian snack.
Dzowoe or Zowoe, Adakwaa
Are you looking for new ways to be interesting and exciting with groundnuts? There are so many groundnut snacks, and Dzowoe is one of them
If you are a lover of nuts, then this is the best time for you because Ghana has made your wish come true with this tasty and delicious African snack.
As already hinted, this tasty Ghanaian snack consists mainly of groundnuts or peanuts, crushed and rolled into balls.
This snack is a must-have whenever you are in Ghana and you are looking for something new and tasty to try.
Another delicious African peanut snack for you to love and enjoy on this list of tasty Ghanaian snacks, the next snack on this list is;
Kuli Kuli
This is another tasty snack that you should try, it is not only found in Ghana, it can also be found in some other countries in Africa.
This healthy and tasty snack is another peanut snack that peanut lovers would enjoy.
Plantain Chips
This tasty Ghanaian snack is not only popular in Ghana, just like the previous Ghanaian snack, it is also popular across countries in Africa.
This snack is really good, healthy, and helpful because it is known to keep your mouth busy when you just feel like having a healthy and spicy snack.
This tasty snack can be prepared at home, and it can also be found on the streets of these African countries.
Do you now see why you don’t need to worry about the above questions, previously asked? This tasty Ghanaian snack would do the trick for you, and more.
Are you looking for other African snacks or dishes to try out? Are you looking for new recipes for tasty African cuisines, drinks, and more, not to worry, we have enough for you to choose from, only here at the African food network.
Why Should You Try These Tasty Ghanaian Snacks?
The question should be; “Why do you try anything fun at all?”, for the fun part of it.
It also goes the same way for African food, apart from food being an essential part of living, it is also important for the mind to go out of the comfort zone and just live a little.
How can you live a little? Food is arguably one of the cheapest means of enjoyment, all you need is a recipe and a few ingredients and you are good to go.
If you are in Ghana for the weekend, or you happen to visit Ghana to have a fun and relaxing time, you should try these tasty Ghanaian snacks.
Experiencing the local and traditional delicacies of a country, or place outside of your regular environment is known to be interesting.
What is life without the little experiences you can gather? If you are yet to start your interesting journey of African food don’t worry, it is not too late, as a matter of fact, you are right on time.
These tasty Ghanaian snacks are known to be healthy and a fun way to keep you relaxed while you keep your mouth busy with some delicious and tasty snacks.
Be Creative with Your African Food
It can be pretty boring having the same meal over and over again, why don’t you spice things up in the kitchen?
Be fun and creative with your food, it gives you the opportunity to explore flavors, tastes, and even nutrients.
Being creative with your food helps in the improvement of your cooking skills; From the saying “practice makes perfection”. This saying applies in so many aspects, including the food aspect of your life.
Constant practice of these African dishes would help in the perfection of your cooking skills, if you think you are not a good cook, the only way to learn how to cook is by actually cooking.
Cooking is known to be a form of therapy, helping you explore the different world of tastes and with a continent like Africa that possesses several ingredients and flavors that would be of great benefit to your health and your life, you would have so much fun with the cooking therapy.
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