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Plakali
Alternative names Plakali
Place of origin Ghana
Region or state Western Region
Main ingredients Usually cassava
Variations 2
Nutritional value
(per serving)
Protein {{{protein}}} g
Fat 0.1 g
Carbohydrate 84 g

Plakali is a staple food mainly prepared by the Ahanta and Nzema peoples of the Western region of Ghana. It consists of cassava dough cooked in hot water, and it is similar to banku, another Ghanaian staple food, and fufu. Plakali is eaten with palm nut or groundnut soup.

Ingredients

  • Cassava Dough
  • Water
  • Salt(to taste)

Method Of Preparation

  • Make a mixture out of dough with water
  • Stir to ensure it's lump free
  • Put on fire and stir till it becomes thick
  • Add salt and Stir some more
  • And make into balls when well cooked after 10mins
  • Serve hot with groundnut or palm nut soup

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