Still on Connect’s sixth birthday. The ambience on connect these days has been rather nice. We appreciate all the meet-ups and nice post to celebrate connect.
I have been in Ghana in the last 2 weeks and am enjoying my trip. It’s both official and otherwise. Today I thought I would celebrate connect in the African/Ghana way seeing we are still in July. I decided to have a Ghanaian lunch of Kenkey and fish. Kenkey is the staple food here in Ghana and mostly in the capital Accra. Its the easiest and cheapest meal you can get. With about $1 dollar you can afford a decent lunch of Kenkey fish and a little tomato sauce alongside. It’s a little bit more complex to make at home,but easier to eat out when it comes to Kenkey and fish. It’s a dish worth trying out whenever you visit Ghana.
This one was homemade by my aunty though I had no hand in it. I just thought I should share it with you all on connect.
Fun fact about Kenkey and Fish
it has nice sour taste which could be sharp atimes
It’s sticky and eaten with the fingers
It has a dull white colour which is quite appealing
It’s made out of corn and preparation is cumbersome and long
The fish is deep fried in oil and is quite crispy and crunchy
It’s accompanied with fried tomatoes sauce,salade and sardine (Not always)
It’s very filling and satisfying
It’s a dish that is particular to Ghana/West Africa.
Hope you like it and hope you will be happy to try it on your next visit to Ghana.
Wow. Such a delicacy for that price. Although i am not in Ghana but i guess i could get this some where in Lagos. Perhaps around the Ghana High Commission in Lagos Island. I would love to have a taste.
@SholaIB is Kenkey eaten as whole meal or as brunch?
Baba, a pleasant surprise to have your comment and thank you kindly. I have gotten Kenkey somewhere in Ikeja once at evening time. I am not too sure about the Ghana High commission area its in Ikeja GRA you know that. Therefore it might be dicy. If you ask the Ghanaians in the high commission there they might direct you where to get it in Lagos.
It’s a proper whole meal here in Accra. Its worth having a taste I tell you. I enjoy it so much. If you like spices have it with Shitto,it’s so tasty. It’s the staple food here on Ghana like I said in the post. Ésé adupé !
Thank you for your nice comments. It is very delicious and affordable yes. You have to come to Africa to taste it . Look forward to nice foodie posts from you,thank you too.
The food looks very tasty @SholaIB . I love the fried fish. The plate with all these amazing dishes is so beautiful. You are having nice time @SholaIB .
I really should have tagged you on this post buy didn’t, sorry. I remembered we had a little chat and you mentioned Kenkey ! Well it’s a dish worth trying out really.
Am.not too sure if it’s available in Abuja but definitely It’s available in Lagos. I got it somewhere in Ikeja once. Thanks for commenting.
. Look forward to nice foodie posts from you,thank you too.