Accra, Ghana, is known for its vibrant street food scene, offering a variety of delicious and flavorful breakfast options. Here are ten popular street delicious breakfast in Accra:
Millet porridge (koko)
Millet porridge, known as “koko” in Ghana, is a popular and nutritious breakfast dish made from millet flour. It’s a traditional dish that is not only delicious but also provides essential nutrients. This breakfast is normally served with bread, groundnuts, koose (deep-fried bean cake) or bofrot depending on your preference.
Bofrot
Bofrot, also known as Ghanaian doughnuts, are deep-fried dough balls with a slightly sweet flavor. They are a popular street snack and make for a tasty breakfast treat.
Tom Brown
“Tom Brown” is a popular Ghanaian breakfast cereal made from roasted maize (corn), roasted groundnuts (peanuts), and roasted soybeans. This nutritious and energy-packed cereal is commonly consumed in Ghana and other parts of West Africa. It’s a versatile dish but is mainly taken in the morning as breakfast.
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Oat porridge
Oats are a versatile and nutritious cereal grain that is commonly consumed for breakfast. They can be prepared in various ways, providing a hearty and healthy start to the day. Oats are not only delicious but also rich in fiber and nutrients, making them a healthy choice for breakfast. Served with milk ad sweeteners like sugar and honey, your breakfast is ready to go.
Wheat porridge: Wheat porridge is a simple and wholesome dish that is sold on the streets of Accra. This breakfast is served with milk and sugar. Take this and begin your day blissful and satisfied.
Rice Water or porridge: Rice water is another breakfast you would love to taste on the streets of Accra. This nutritious food is prepared by boiling rice to your preferred amount of water and served with milk, sugar, bread or any other snack of your choice.
Groundnut porridge: Often mistaken for Tom Brown, groundnut porridge is a nutritious drink made from groundnut paste. It is often sweetened and flavored with pepper and sugar to give this unique taste and flavor. It provides a rich and creamy beverage option and is often sold in the morning and served as breakfast on the streets of Accra, Ghana.
Tea and bread
Made from the rich cocoas found in Ghana, tea or chocolate drink is one of the breakfast you will find on the streets of Ghana. This particular breakfast is either served hot or cold and comes with varieties of bread and fried eggs.
Yam and Kontomire Stew
Ghanaians, known for eating heavy in the morning most of the time, will prefer yam to any other food as breakfast. Boiled or fried yam is a common street breakfast, often served with kontomire stew made from spinach, tomatoes, onions, and fish or meat.
Ginger tea
A warm and spicy tea made from fresh ginger, often with added spices and sweeteners.
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