Plakali

Plakali is a popular food from Ghana, a country in West Africa. It's a main meal, especially for the Ahanta and Nzema people. They live in Ghana's Western Region. Plakali is made from cassava dough cooked in hot water. It's a bit like other Ghanaian dishes called banku and fufu. People usually eat Plakali with tasty soups, like palm nut soup or groundnut soup.

What is Plakali?

Plakali is known as a "staple food." This means it's a very important part of the daily diet for many people in Ghana. It gives them energy and helps them feel full. The main ingredient, cassava, is a root vegetable. It grows well in warm climates.

Simple Ingredients for Plakali

Making Plakali needs only a few basic things. These ingredients are easy to find in Ghana.

• Cassava Dough
• Water
• Salt (just a little bit for taste)

How Plakali is Made

Making Plakali involves cooking the cassava dough until it becomes thick and smooth. Here are the steps:

• First, mix the cassava dough with water in a cooking pot.
• Stir the mixture well to make sure there are no lumps. It should be smooth.
• Next, put the pot on the fire. Keep stirring as it heats up.
• The mixture will start to get very thick. Keep stirring until it's really firm.
• Add a little salt to the mixture for flavor. Stir it in completely.
• After about 10 minutes of cooking and stirring, the Plakali will be ready.
• Finally, shape the cooked Plakali into small balls.
• Serve the hot Plakali right away with a bowl of delicious groundnut or palm nut soup.