Very Fresh Banku Powder – Authentic Ghanaian Fermented Corn & Cassava Mix is a premium-quality blend of fermented corn and cassava flour used to prepare the traditional Ghanaian dish Banku. Produced and packed in Accra, Ghana by Happy Place, this convenient powder form saves time while maintaining authentic flavor and texture. It’s perfect for home or restaurant use and pairs wonderfully with okra stew, pepper sauce, or grilled fish.

Ghanaian Food Recipe Using This Product

Recipe: Traditional Ghanaian Banku and Okra Stew

Ingredients:

• 2 cups Very Fresh Banku Powder

• 4 cups water

• 2 tablespoons salt

• Okra stew (made with okra, palm oil, pepper, onions, and fish or meat)

Instructions:

1. Mix the Banku Powder with water in a saucepan until smooth.

2. Place over medium heat and stir continuously with a wooden spatula to prevent lumps.

3. Keep stirring until the mixture thickens and forms a smooth, stretchy dough.

4. Once cooked, mold into balls and serve hot with okra stew or pepper sauce.

Names in Other African Countries

• Nigeria: Agbelima or Fermented Corn Dough

• Togo: Banku or Agbeli

• Benin: Koklo Corn Dough