In Ghanaian cuisine, banku and akple (// ⓘ) are swallow dishes made of a slightly fermented cooked mixture of maize and cassava doughs formed into single-serving balls. Banku is cooked in hot water until it turns into a smooth, whitish paste, [1] [2] [3] served with soup, okra stew or a pepper sauce with fish. [4] [5]

Jun 25, 2019 · Banku is one of the national dishes of Ghana originating from the Ga-Adangme people along the South Eastern coast of Ghana. It is distinguished by its sour taste, which comes from several days of fermentation of the corn to make corn dough.

Aug 26, 2024 · Banku is a GaDangme (or Ga) name for a descent dish made from a smooth, yellowish paste made from fermented maize and cassava bread cooked in boiling water. It can be combined for consumption with soup, okra stew, or fish in a pepper sauce.

Oct 1, 2024 · Banku is a traditional Ghanaian dish made from fermented maize and cassava dough. The banku mixture is boiled in water until it has a smooth, white paste-like appearance …

Jun 24, 2023 · Banku is a popular Ghanaian dish made from a mixture of fermented corn and cassava dough. It is a staple food in many homes and is often served with soup, stew, or sauce. The dish has a distinct sour taste and is usually eaten with the fingers.

Jul 12, 2023 · Banku is a popular Ghanaian dish made from fermented corn and cassava dough. The combination of these two key ingredients gives Banku its distinctive taste and texture. The dish has a sour and slightly tangy flavor, which is complemented by a …

Oct 27, 2024 · Banku is a popular Ghanaian dish made from fermented corn and cassava dough, cooked into a smooth, slightly sour dough-like consistency. It’s typically served with soups, stews, or pepper sauce and fried fish. Here’s a step-by-step guide to making authentic Banku.

Nov 6, 2022 · Banku is a fermented swallow from Ghana consisting of fermented cornmeal mixed with cassava (the cassava may or may not be fermented) that is cooked into a ball. The ball is then used to eat, most famously, okro soup, but is also …

Jul 12, 2017 · Banku with fried fish and ground pepper, grilled tilapia, avocado in tomato sauce, and with okro soup/stew and crab are some of the dishes found on restaurants’ menus that serve this scrumptious meal.

Jun 28, 2024 · Banku is a very popular dish in Ghana, it is popularly served with shito sauce and grilled tilapia. Banku is made with a combination of fermented corn and cassava dough. I used yellow maize for this recipe. Alternatively, you can use cassava flour and cornmeal.