Banku and okro stew
Hand-turned banku with okro stew, smoked fish, and fresh ground pepper.
What it is
Banku is fermented corn and cassava dough, cooked and turned by hand into a smooth, slightly sour ball. Okro (okra) stew is rich and silky, cooked with fish or meat.
How to eat it
Pinch off a piece of banku with your right hand, press a dip into it, and scoop up the stew. Swallow, don't chew too much.
Where it's from
A Ga and Ewe staple from southern Ghana.
