Ampesi

Ampesi refers to a boiling dish of cassava, cocoyam, yam, plantain, and potatoes. However, any two or three of these substances can be ampesi. Locals choose tomatoes and fish stew or kontomire stew as accompaniments. A variety of spices are used in the preparation of stews and other popular cuisines. The most common seasonings are ginger, garlic, onions, cayenne pepper, allspice, and chili peppers. Onions and chili peppers, together with tomatoes and palm oil, form the foundation of most stews.

Ampesi is a meal made of boiling yam/plantain/cocoyam/cassava or a combination of any two or all of these, served with stew/gravy/kontomire or thick palm-nut soup. It is a popular meal among Akans. However, when it comes to consuming the food, two clans within the Akan ethic group dominate, notably the Akuapems and the Akyems. Ampesi is unmistakably a Ghanaian dish, although its maker or originator remains unknown to this day. Surprisingly, individuals from all areas of life appreciate the food.