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Some Popular Local Snacks in Ghana

08/17/2025

Ghana is a country of rich flavors and vibrant street food culture. Beyond the hearty meals, everyday life is filled with delicious local snacks from fried and baked treats to roasted bites sold on street corners and in markets. These snacks not only satisfy cravings but also reflect Ghana’s agricultural abundance and creativity.

 

Kelewele

Spicy fried ripe plantain cubes seasoned with ginger, chili, and spices. A popular nighttime street snack, often eaten with groundnuts.

Boiled Groundnuts

Fresh groundnuts (peanuts) boiled in salted water until soft. Sold in transparent plastic bags along streets, a favorite among travelers.

Roasted Plantain (Kofi Brokeman)

Ripe or semi-ripe plantains roasted over charcoal, usually served with roasted groundnuts. Nickname: "Kofi Brokeman" (meaning “broke man’s food”), because it is cheap and filling.

Nkatie Cake (Peanut Brittle)

 Roasted groundnuts mixed with caramelized sugar, hardened into crunchy bars. A common childhood snack in Ghana.

Chinchinga (Khebab)

Skewered and spiced grilled meat, often beef, goat, or gizzard, dusted with suya pepper. Enjoyed in the evenings with drinks or as a street-side treat.

Agbeli Kaklo

Deep-fried balls made from grated cassava mixed with pepper and onions. A traditional snack of the Ewe people.

 

Atadwe (Tiger Nut Snack)

Chewy tiger nuts often eaten raw, or sometimes roasted. Considered highly nutritious and an energy booster.

Bofrot (Puff-Puff / Doughnut)

Sweet deep-fried dough balls, soft inside and crispy outside. Enjoyed at parties, street stalls, and homes.

Poloo (Coconut Biscuits)

Crunchy biscuits made from flour, sugar, and grated coconut. A school-time snack enjoyed by children and adults.

Chips (Plantain Chips & Yam Chips)

Thinly sliced plantain or yam deep-fried into crunchy chips. Sold in sachets along traffic roads and markets.

Kulikuli

 Crunchy sticks made from groundnut paste, fried until golden. Eaten as a snack or with gari soakings (soaked gari with sugar and milk).

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