Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I find a list of important Ingredients?

Please check out my blog posts all on Important Ghanaian Spices (click here) and my post on an introduction to Ghanaian cuisine (click here)

Where can I purchase West African Ingredients?

This is probably my most asked question. I do not provide this information because I do not live in the location you live in. I get this question from people living in England, the United States and Australia, meanwhile, I live in Canada. Please google the location close to you. I live in Greater Toronto Area and the list alone is too long to write. North York alone can have areas with 5 stores across from each other. Google provides a list of locations and addresses (click here). I personally think it is better to visit in person than purchase online but If you want online options in Canada, you can check out My Chop Chop.

There are a few spice companies that carry some West African spices, my two favourites are Poksspices and Ekaterra. Burlap and Burrel also offer some indigenous African spices like fermented locust beans and Grains of Paradise.

Where can I find Information on important spices?

Please check out my blog posts all on Important Ghanaian Spices (click here) and my post on an introduction to Ghanaian cuisine (click here). You can also check out my Spice Blend blog post for more details (click here)

Where can I purchase sustainable red palm oil?

In this context, I am referring to red palm oil that is used for West African cooking not what is used for processed foods or cosmetics. For more details, please read my palm oil post. (click here) Please purchase West African red palm oil at West African grocery stores. I believe Nutiva also sells some from Ecuador.

Where can I learn about regional recipes in Ghana?

I have a very detailed blog post about Ghanaian cuisine that can tell you more about this. Please click here

I also have a blog post talking about how plant-based friendly West African cuisine is, you can check it out for more information on the region as a whole (click here)

Where can I find step by step guide on your recipes?

I have detailed recipe videos on my youtube channel. You can subscribe here (click link)

Where can I find information on all the swallows you eat in Ghana ?

My detailed blog post about Ghanaian food gives a comprehensive breakdown of Ghanaian swallows (click here). I will be creating a more comprehensive list for West Africa in the future.

I would like a list of beginner-friendly recipes

Beginner is a word I use lightly because of different people’s comfort levels. Please be mindful that beginner recipes are not the same as quick recipes. Here is a list that might be helpful.

Tomato Stew: The recipe is in my ebook

Ghanaian Red Red Stew

Ghanaian Style Fried Rice

Plantain Pancakes

Waakye

Vegan Yassa Tofu: Recipe inspired by Senegalese Yassa Poulet

Kelewele: Spicy Plantain Bites

Okra Stew

Vegan Nigerian Adalu

Lentil Peanut Stew

Do you have a step-by-step recipe for Jollof Rice?

Yes, please check out my recipe for Jollof Rice (click here)