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#Ghana had been used and abused for hundreds of years by the west and I am shocked it‘s done as well as it has only fairly recently having been liberated. In my other book about Ghana I‘m not surprised at the approach taken by scammers—getting the whites back for all the hell they put the Gold Coast through. It doesn‘t forgive the scams but it may help explain the mindset. Surprising things to learn from this book: slavery wasn‘t outlawed until ⬇️

“Three popular banana desserts are bananas Ghana, Accra banana peanut cake, and kele wele. The bananas Ghana is made with cinnamon, orange juice, and Curacao or apricot brandy for added flavor, garnished with sweetened sour cream and brown sugar. The Accra banana peanut cake consists of mashed bananas, peanuts, and cinnamon. To prepare kele wele, well-ripened plantains are mixed with onion, garlic, ginger, and olive oil. ⬇️

Red-red, also known as kokoo ne beans, is a traditional dish in Ghana, typically prepared with some type of fish, such as mackerel, black-eyed peas (cowpeas), scotch bonnet peppers, onions, oil, and tomatoes. Popular side dishes include avocado, fried plantain, and rice for a complete meal. Although it‘s often served with fish, this bean stew is also a perfect option for vegetarians since it does not contain any animal products. ⬇️

Ghana‘s national dish is fufu, a starchy side dish served with various stews and soups. The process of making fufu can be difficult; it begins by pounding cassava and unripe plantains and mashing them while adding water. It must be vigorously stirred and may require two people to make it, one person pounding it and the other moving it around between the pounding. The taste is somewhat flavorless until it is eaten with the stew or soup. ⬇️

Anyone else shocked that slavery wasn‘t outlawed until 1928 in #Ghana?

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The Gold Coast of #Ghana #foodandlit @Catsandbooks

About the cover:

The Black Star Gate is part of the Black Star Square in Accra, which was once known as Independence Square. The Black Star Gate is a monument topped with the Black Star of Africa on top of it. The five-pointed star represents Africa and #Ghana. The inscription, “AD 1957” and “Freedom and Justice,” is also written on the monument. Construction of the Black Star Gate was completed in 1961, ⬇️

I‘ve been reading these Country Jumper books for #readingOceania and decided I really needed to read them for #foodandlit too! And sure enough there‘s one for #Ghana! @Catsandbooks