Village Style Grilled Tilapia & Banku Real Ghana Street Food Cooking

tilapia fish

🥗Healthier: catfish

💰Cheaper: mackerel

Mackerel is often more affordable and still provides a rich flavor.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Sunflower oil is usually less expensive and has a neutral flavor.

Wash and marinate the tilapia with fresh ginger, garlic, and lime.

Prepare the banku by mixing corn dough and cassava dough in a pot with water, stirring continuously until thick and smooth.

Wrap the banku in plantain leaves and keep warm.

Grind dried chili pepper and natural spices in an earthenware bowl.

Cook the marinated tilapia on a coalpot until grilled to perfection.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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Dietary