Wasawasa facts for kids
Wasawasa is a yummy and popular dish from West Africa. It is eaten a lot in the northern part of Ghana. You can also find it in countries like Burkina Faso. This special meal is made from dried yam peelings. These peelings are ground into a fine flour and then steamed until they are ready to eat.
Wasawasa is often enjoyed with tasty, spicy sauces. Sometimes, people add fresh vegetables to it. It is also common to eat Wasawasa with a drizzle of raw groundnut oil and some fried fish. Another way to enjoy this dish is with shea butter oil and sliced onions.
What You Need to Make Wasawasa
Making Wasawasa uses a few simple ingredients. The exact things you use might change depending on who is cooking. But the main ingredients are usually the same.
Key Ingredients for Wasawasa
- yam flour (made from dried yam peelings)
- salt
- freshly ground pepper
- water (for steaming)
- onions
- groundnut oil or shea butter oil
How Wasawasa is Cooked
Wasawasa is cooked using a special pot called a chamber pot. The ingredients are steamed inside this pot until the dish is fully ready. After cooking, Wasawasa usually turns a dark, black color.
