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title: "Hippocrene Books The Ghana Cookbook"
price: "R1182"
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# Focus on fresh, local, gluten-free ingredients Rich cultural & historical culinary insights 140 authentic Ghanaian recipes Hippocrene Books The Ghana Cookbook

**Price:** R1182
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🍽️ Taste Ghana’s vibrant soul—one recipe at a time!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Hippocrene Books The Ghana Cookbook
- **How much does it cost?** R1182 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/256834858-hippocrene-books-the-ghana-cookbook)

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- Customers looking for quality international products

## Why This Product

- Free international shipping included
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## Key Features

- • **Cultural Stories That Connect You:** Experience the soul of Ghana through historical notes and personal stories woven throughout the cookbook.
- • **Naturally Gluten-Free & Healthful:** Enjoy wholesome meals crafted from fresh vegetables, fruits, and legumes—perfect for mindful, health-conscious foodies.
- • **Savor 140 Authentic Ghanaian Dishes:** Dive into a vibrant collection of traditional recipes that bring Ghana’s rich culinary heritage to your kitchen.
- • **Master Flavor Principles & Techniques:** Learn seasoning secrets and cooking methods that elevate every dish, from snacks to stews and beverages.
- • **Top-Rated & Loved by Food Enthusiasts:** Join a community of 223+ reviewers who rate this book 4.6 stars for authenticity and ease.

## Overview

The Ghana Cookbook by Hippocrene Books offers 140 authentic, gluten-free recipes emphasizing fresh, local ingredients like vegetables, fruits, and legumes. It combines practical cooking techniques with rich cultural and historical context, making it a top-rated resource for anyone eager to explore Ghanaian cuisine with healthful, vibrant flavors.

## Description

The Ghana Cookbook explores the flavors, ingredients and techniques most common in Ghana. With an emphasis on fresh, local ingredients--especially vegetables, fruits and legumes--Ghana's cuisine is vibrant, healthful and eminently appealing. Also, since Ghana cannot grow wheat, most of its traditional recipes are gluten-free. The authors highlight the flavor principles, seasoning techniques, and basic stocks, with later chapters dedicated to snacks, soups and stews, protein entrees, beverages, baked goods, and much more. Among the 140 recipes, you'll find Kofi Brokeman (roasted ripe plantain and dry roasted peanuts), Fante-fante Fisherman's Soup, Jollof Rice with Chicken, Atadwe Milkye (Tiger Nut Pudding), and Lemongrass Tea. Historical and cultural notes throughout put the cuisine in its broader context.

Review: Brilliant Book - I wish I could give this book more than 5 stars. I'm half Ghanaian through my mother, and have recently started taking more of an interest in cooking Ghanaian food. This book has very easy to follow instructions, gives alternatives of where to source ingredients. I also loved the stories of the two ladies, one of whom my mother says she has met. My mother also loves this book, and she is not a person who is easily pleased. In fact, whenever she is around, I don't even have a look in with this book, as she keeps it to herself.
Review: Ghana Cookbook - It has good recipes. Very authetic

## Features

- Hippocrene Books

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #217,155 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #850 in Vegetarian & Vegan Food #2,049 in Regional & International Food #20,622 in Crafts, Hobbies & Home |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 223 Reviews |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Brilliant Book
*by R***L on 27 November 2022*

I wish I could give this book more than 5 stars. I'm half Ghanaian through my mother, and have recently started taking more of an interest in cooking Ghanaian food. This book has very easy to follow instructions, gives alternatives of where to source ingredients. I also loved the stories of the two ladies, one of whom my mother says she has met. My mother also loves this book, and she is not a person who is easily pleased. In fact, whenever she is around, I don't even have a look in with this book, as she keeps it to herself.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Ghana Cookbook
*by M***D on 13 August 2025*

It has good recipes. Very authetic

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Love this tradition cooking book
*by S***H on 25 June 2021*

Perfect for what I needed ! Really brings back memories from my trip to Ghana. Peanut soup is incredible.

## Frequently Bought Together

- The Ghana Cookbook
- Zoe's Ghana Kitchen: An Introduction to New African Cuisine – From Ghana With Love
- Flavors of Africa: Discover Authentic Family Recipes from All Over the Continent

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*Store origin: ZA*
*Last updated: 2026-07-11*