Street stalls offer a unique glimpse into the local culture, where spicy stews, fufu and jollof rice indulge the taste buds.
The food is surprisingly versatile and much more than just spicy or tangy.
Dare to explore the street cuisines and discover the authentic flavors of Ghana with the locals.
An adventure for your senses! 

Street food in Africa can certainly be done safely, especially if you choose crowded stalls.
The busier it is, the greater the chance of fresh and delicious food.
Keep in mind that clean water is not always used, but this is also true in some restaurants.
Pay attention and enjoy the local flavors!

Breakfast
In Ghana, the day often begins with a nutritious bowl of porridge made from cornmeal, rice or oatmeal.

The porridge is basic, which you personalize with milk and sugar to taste.
A handy tip: bring your own bowl, because otherwise you will get the porridge in a plastic bag, which is not good for the environment.

Besides porridge, you can also opt for a simple but delicious freshly baked omelet on a piece of bread, often accompanied by coffee, chocolate milk or tea.
Simple, but a perfect start to the day!

Lunch or Dinner
In Ghana, lunch and dinner meals are often eaten interchangeably.
Here there is no difference between the two, and many dishes can serve for both lunch and dinner.

A classic is fried or boiled yam (carrot tuber), plantain or sweet potato, which you can combine with a spicy sauce (shito) and possibly chicken or fish. This is a filling meal with a high carbohydrate content.

Another popular lunch or dinner is a bean dish, served with fried yam or plantain, fried onion and a stew sauce.
This dish has a less pungent taste, and sometimes Gari is added - a cassava product similar to couscous.

Kenkey is a must-try in Ghana. This dish is made from corn flour and wrapped in a corn leaf.
It has a unique sour taste and is often served with spicy sauce and fish. It is one of the most popular dishes in the country!

Stews of chicken, meat or fish are also common on the menu, often served with a rice ball (omo tuo) or a dough ball of corn and cassava (banku). The stew ranges from palm nut soup to peanut soup and sometimes okro soup (young pods of the okra plant-which is native to Nigeria).
These dishes are rich in flavor and offer a hearty meal.

For a simpler dish, opt for a noodle dish, often with some chopped carrot, onion and an egg.
Although less nutritious, it offers a quick, easy meal.

Rice dishes
Rice is a staple food in Ghanaian cuisine and comes in many varieties.
White rice with stew is a common dish, where the rice is cooked along with the stew, often with small maggie cubes and chicken, salad and the spicy shito sauce.
Yollof rice is another favorite: a tomato-spiced rice. Deep-fried rice, which resembles nasi, is also popular.

Finally, there is Waakye, a stew of rice and beans, often with fish and roasted cassava (gari).
As with many other dishes, this is also served with the spicy shito sauce, which provides an extra kick.

Summary
Ghanaian cuisine offers a variety of dishes suitable for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Whether you choose porridge, stew or rice dishes, the local cuisine is full of surprises.