The green slimy fruit shaped in a conelike form is of the West African origin. The Igbo tribe in Nigeria calls it "ọ́kụ̀rụ̀", while the Yoruba’s call it "Ila." Most people classify okra as a vegetable ...

Waterleaf soup with okra is a popular dish in West Africa . The combination of waterleaf and okra creates a thick, hearty ...

Yes, Dzenkple (sometimes spelled as "Dzengple") is a traditional Ewe dish from the Volta Region of Ghana. It is a staple food among the Ewe people and is made from fermented corn dough, similar to ...

Spicy mango leaf stew is another favorite where the leaves are cooked with beans or lentils. The stew is spiced with chili ...