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Ghanaian · Ga

Kenkey

Also called kokonte ga, ga kenkey, dokono, fanti kenkey

Fermented corn dough wrapped in corn husk or plantain leaf and steamed. Sour, dense and traditionally eaten with fried fish, shito and raw pepper.

Heat
Not spicy
Kind of dish
Swallow

What’s in it

  • Fermented corn dough
  • Salt
  • Corn husks or plantain leaves to wrap

The usual main ingredients. Each kitchen cooks it its own way and says what its version contains.

Usually

  • Vegan
  • Gluten-free

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