Ingredient appreciation — what makes Waakye special

What sets Waakye apart is the handling of palm nut. In lesser versions this is treated as a background note. Here it's central and the subtly sweet from plantain result shows it. I've started buying it to cook with at home after this experience.

fufu and soup eating requires communal sharing and is eaten with the hands. The a family Sunday fufu meal atmosphere was right for this kind of food. I had fresh palm wine as recommended and it matched well. If you want to understand what makes this cuisine distinctive, Waakye is the place to start.