Plakali facts for kids
| Alternative names | Plakali | ||||||
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| Place of origin | Ghana | ||||||
| Region or state | Western Region | ||||||
| Main ingredients | Usually cassava | ||||||
| Variations | 2 | ||||||
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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.
