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Mmori (Fermented Cornmeal)

Mmori (Fermented Cornmeal)

This recipe for mmori is the base for dishes such as kenkey, banku, mmori koko porridge, and others. Depending on the humidity of the environment you will want to ferment this cornmeal for three to five days. In this recipe I am using 8 cups 

Holiday Deals Top Deals For Your Kitchen!

Holiday Deals Top Deals For Your Kitchen!

The holiday season has arrived and there are some deals and steals to take advantage of! Here at Tapoli Food, we are showing a list of must-have products to help recreate some of the best Tapoli Food recipes and more at home. Instant Pot Duo 

Gingery Ghanaian Chicken Soup

Gingery Ghanaian Chicken Soup

Chicken soup is one of the decadent celebratory dishes Ghanaians really enjoy. Often times it is enjoyed during the holiday season. However, in our family, this chicken soup recipe is a favorite and I make it at least once a month. This Ghanaian style chicken 

Kenkey (Fermented White Corn Meal)

Kenkey (Fermented White Corn Meal)

To make the kenkey you will first need to make the base called mmori.

Shito- African Black Chili Sauce

Shito- African Black Chili Sauce

Shito is a popular condiment in Ghana. It is a spicy dried onion based sauce that is flavored with shrimp or fish powder. It is often served with a variety of dishes such as rice, kenkey (corn dough), and proteins. It is versatile and is 

Watermelon Lime Splash

Watermelon Lime Splash

This drink is a summertime favorite for me. Living in the Midwest, we don’t have year-round access to watermelon; so when summertime comes around I am always so excited to prepare this drink. Although I developed this recipe myself, it transports me to those tropical 

Ghanaian Beef Stew

Ghanaian Beef Stew

As with any Ghanaian stew, you will find a tomato-based sauce accompanied with vegetables, meat, or fish. In this recipe, I am using my go-to tomato stew recipe with beef. This stew is flavorful and is usually served with white rice or can accompany jollof 

Jolly Jollof Rice! (Ghanaian Version)

Jolly Jollof Rice! (Ghanaian Version)

Jollof rice is a decadent West African rice dish that many enjoy as a treat. It is said that it originated in Senegal. Though this may be the case, Ghana, Nigeria, and Ivory Coast all take pride in their versions. Just google or search YouTube 

The Best Banana Bread Ever!

The Best Banana Bread Ever!

This banana bread recipe is perhaps the best recipe I have ever tried! This bread is so moist and full of banana flavor. Once you try this recipe, you will never go back. This recipe has been a long time crowd pleaser for friends and