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Accra, Ghana

Top food to try in Accra

6 dishes to eat in Accra, what is in them, and where they belong.

Last updated 2026-08-09

1. Jollof rice

Jollof rice
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Rice cooked in a tomato and pepper base — and the subject of a permanent rivalry with Nigeria.

2. Waakye

Waakye
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Rice and beans cooked with millet leaves, served with a spread of sides. The classic breakfast.

3. Banku and tilapia

Banku and tilapia
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Fermented maize and cassava dough with grilled tilapia and pepper sauce.

4. Fufu with light soup

Fufu with light soup
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Pounded cassava and plantain in a broth, swallowed rather than chewed.

5. Kelewele

Kelewele
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Fried plantain cubes with ginger and pepper, sold from evening stalls.

6. Ghanaian chocolate

Ghanaian chocolate
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Ghana grows a fifth of the world's cocoa, and local brands are excellent.

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