There’s nothing quite like the comforting taste of home. For Ghanaians living in the USA, finding authentic staples like yam, fufu, and kenkey can be a challenge. Thankfully, online stores like Abart Foods make it easier to keep cultural traditions alive, offering a wide variety of Ghanaian products shipped straight to your door. Here are some essential foods you can buy in the USA to bring Ghana into your kitchen.
Taste of Home: 10 Ghanaian Foods You Can Buy in the USA
1. Ghana Yam Box – Fresh, Farm-Grown Yams
Ghana yam is one of the most iconic staples of West African cuisine. The Ghana Yam Box offers freshly harvested yams that are perfect for making pounded yam, boiling, or frying into delicious yam chips. Known for their firm texture and mild sweetness, these yams bring authentic Ghanaian flavors right to your table.
Whether paired with palm nut soup, light soup, or garden egg stew, Ghana yams are versatile and satisfying. For families living abroad, they are a reminder of home-cooked meals that unite people around the dining table. Ordering a yam box online means you never have to miss out on this traditional favorite.
Ghana yam box
Ghana yams, renowned for their quality, taste, and nutritional value, come in various types, including white yam, yellow yam, and water yam. They are primarily cultivated in regions like Brong Ahafo, Northern, and Ashanti, thriving in well-drained, fertile soils and warm climates with a defined dry season.
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2. Ghana Old Yam – Puna Yam
Also known as Puna yam, the Ghana Old Yam is recognized for its scaly skin and starchy white flesh. It is a staple in many Ghanaian households and often used in soups and stews for its dense, satisfying bite. Unlike newer yams, old yams have a more concentrated starch content, making them perfect for pounding.
For Ghanaians in the USA, finding authentic Puna yam can be difficult. Thanks to Abart Foods, you can order it directly and enjoy the same taste you remember from back home. Puna yam is not just food—it’s a cultural experience that carries memories of family gatherings and festive meals.
3. Ghana Yam – Sweet & Starchy
The regular Ghana yam is beloved for its rich starch content, firm texture, and naturally sweet undertone. This makes it one of the most versatile ingredients in Ghanaian cuisine. You can boil it, fry it, or mash it, it’s always delicious.
For Africans living in the USA, these yams are more than food; they are comfort. With just one bite, you’re instantly transported back to Ghana, enjoying Sunday dinners and celebratory feasts. Easy to prepare and deeply filling, Ghana yams are a must-have in every African pantry abroad.
ghana yam
Ghana yam is known for its distinct flavor and texture, and it is used in various traditional dishes such as yam porridge, yam fries, and yam-based soups and stews. With its versatility and nutritional value, Ghana yam is a popular ingredient in Ghanaian cooking and is enjoyed by people of all ages.
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4. Maame-Yaa Plantain Fufu Flour (4 lb)
Plantain Fufu Flour on Abart Foods
Fufu is a cornerstone of Ghanaian cuisine, and the Maame-Yaa Plantain Fufu Flour makes preparing it quick and convenient. This gluten-free, nutrient-rich flour offers the authentic smooth texture and taste of traditional fufu, without the labor of pounding.
Perfect with soups like groundnut, palm nut, or light soup, plantain fufu flour is a healthier alternative, packed with potassium and fiber. For Ghanaians in the USA, it’s an easy way to keep cultural food traditions alive while saving time in the kitchen.
Maame-yaa plantain fufu flour 4lb
Plantain fufu flour is a type of flour made from green, unripe plantains that have been peeled, dried, and ground into a powder. It is a gluten-free flour that is a good source of resistant starch, fiber, potassium, and vitamin B6. Plantain fufu flour is a popular ingredient in West African cuisine, where it is used to make fufu, a dough-like staple food. It can also be used in gluten-free baking and cooking.
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5. Maame-Yaa Fermented Banku (4.5 kg)
Banku is another Ghanaian favorite, made from a mix of fermented corn and cassava dough. The Maame-Yaa Fermented Banku is pre-fermented, giving you the authentic taste and aroma of Ghanaian banku without the long preparation process.
Served with tilapia, shito, or okra stew, banku is both hearty and comforting. For those in the USA, this ready-to-use mix is a lifesaver, bringing home closer, one meal at a time.
Maame-yaa fermented banku 4.5kg
Maame-yaa Fermented Banku (4.5kg) is a popular pre-fermented banku mix. Banku is a Ghanaian staple food made from fermented corn and cassava dough. This pre-fermented mix saves time and effort in the preparation process.
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6. Delicious Ga Kenkey (32 oz)
Kenkey is a traditional dish of fermented corn dough, often wrapped in corn husks and steamed. The Delicious Ga Kenkey brings the authentic taste of Accra’s street food scene right into your American kitchen.
Best enjoyed with fried fish, pepper sauce, and shito, kenkey is a dish that connects Ghanaians to their cultural roots. With this ready-to-eat version, you don’t have to miss out on the taste of home no matter where you are.
Delicious Ga kenkey 32oz
Ga kenkey is a traditional Ghanaian dish similar to Fanti kenkey but with slight variations in preparation and flavor. It’s a staple food in the Ga-speaking regions of Ghana, particularly around the Greater Accra Region.
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7. Ghana Pride Oblayo White Hominy Corn (800 g)
Oblayo, or white hominy corn, is a nutritious Ghanaian staple rich in fiber and carbohydrates. It is often used in light porridges and soups, making it both versatile and healthy.
For Africans abroad, Oblayo is a reminder of warm breakfasts and nourishing family meals. Available on Abart Foods, it’s a must-have for anyone craving authentic Ghanaian comfort food in the USA.
Ghana pride oblayo white hominy corn 800g
Enjoy the rich taste of Ghana Pride Oblayo White Hominy Corn.
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8. Ghana Pride Powdered Pepper (400 g)
Powdered Pepper on Abart Foods
Spice is central to Ghanaian cooking, and the Ghana Pride Powdered Pepper is the perfect way to add heat and flavor to your meals. This finely ground pepper blend enhances soups, stews, and sauces with that distinct Ghanaian kick.
Easy to use and long-lasting, this pepper ensures your dishes never lack flavor. For Africans in the diaspora, it’s the secret ingredient to recreating the true taste of home.
Ghana pride powdered pepper 400g
Ghana Pride Powdered Pepper is a popular choice for adding a fiery kick to your dishes. It’s made from a blend of dried peppers, carefully ground to a fine powder. This versatile spice can be used in a variety of dishes, from soups and stews to marinades and sauces.
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9. Delicious Banku Special (32 oz)
The Delicious Banku Special is a ready-to-cook version of Ghana’s famous fermented corn and cassava dough. Designed for convenience, it cuts down preparation time while maintaining authentic flavor.
Perfect for busy families, this product allows you to enjoy Ghanaian classics like grilled tilapia and okra soup even on hectic weeknights. It’s tradition made easy for Ghanaians in the USA.
Delicious Banku special 32oz
Banku is a traditional Ghanaian dish made from fermented corn and cassava dough. It’s a staple food in Ghana and is often enjoyed with various types of soups, stews, or sauces. “Delicious Banku Special” might refer to a variation of banku prepared with special ingredients or served in a unique way.
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10. Nina Frozen Fermented Banku Mix (32 oz)
For those who crave freshness, the Nina Frozen Fermented Banku Mix is an excellent choice. This premixed frozen dough combines corn and cassava, ready to cook and enjoy.
Convenience meets authenticity here—you can enjoy banku that tastes like it was prepared back home, but without hours of work. It’s a great freezer staple for Africans abroad.
Nina frozen fermented banku mix corn & cassava dough 32oz
Authentic taste and texture: Made with corn and cassava dough, just like the traditional banku, Nina delivers the same fluffy, stretchy goodness you crave.