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Yakayake

Ewe · Ewe / Volta Region, Ghana · Food

Yakayake is a steamed cassava dish: fermented cassava dough is sieved, seasoned with salt and steamed in small quantities. It is a staple associated with the Ewe of the Volta Region and is commonly eaten with fish and pepper, green-leaf soup or stew, or beans.

Yakayake was served with fried fish and pepper.

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