Zoe Adjonyoh
Zoe Adjonyoh is an African spice queen, chef, writer and speaker based between London and New York City. Her cookbook, "Zoe's Ghana Kitchen," a love letter to Ghana, is out now. Follow her @zoeadjonyoh @ghanakitchen.
Zoe Adjonyoh is an African spice queen, chef, writer and speaker based between London and New York City. Her cookbook, "Zoe's Ghana Kitchen," a love letter to Ghana, is out now. Follow her @zoeadjonyoh @ghanakitchen.
Latest from Zoe Adjonyoh
Puff Puff
Puff puff is the famous West African doughnut, a popular street food that comes wrapped in newspaper.
What are grains of Selim? Everything you need to know about this versatile spice
Move over, black pepper: This spice is here to add robust flavor to stews, sauces, rubs and drinks.
Nkatsenkwan (Groundnut Stew with Lamb)
Creamy peanut butter adds body and depth of flavor to this spiced Ghanaian lamb stew.
Guinea Pepper and Ginger Tea
The bitterness of the grains of Selim gives this simple spiced tea a nice balance along with ginger and cloves.
How to cook with black-eyed peas, the soul food staple
Around the world, black-eyed peas have long been associated with good luck.
Red Red Vegan Bean Stew
This stew of black-eyed peas cooked in a gently spiced tomato sauce is a great vegan dish eaten all day long in Ghana.
What is hibiscus? How to use this tart flower in your food and drinks
Drinks made from the deep magenta-colored calyces of the roselle flower — from sorrel to agua de Jamaica — are popular all around the world.
Sobolo (Sorrel Juice)
This is an incredibly refreshing drink made from the vibrant dried flowers of the red sorrel plant.
Lamb Palaver
Serve slow-cooked lamb and spinach stew with West African spices for a comforting dinner.
What is agushi? This West African staple adds richness to soups and stews
A staple in many parts of West Africa, agushi is typically dried and coarsely ground into a flour and used to thicken a variety of soups and stews.
What is prekese? This ingredient will bring the funk to your soups and stews
When used as cooking spice, it adds a slightly sweet yet stringent flavor that imbues dishes and drinks with a fragrant, sugary aroma.
