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How to prepare banku with Okro soup 🍲

Banku is a staple food in Ghana, learn how to prepare it here.

August 1, 202615 min read9 viewsUpdated August 13, 2026
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Delicious banku with okro soup

To prepare traditional Ghanaian banku, you will need fermented corn dough, cassava dough, salt, and water mixed in a balanced ratio.

Ingredients and Mixing

  • Combine corn dough and cassava dough, usually in a 2-to-1 or equal ratio depending on how stretchy or soft you want the final dish.

  • Add water and salt to the dough in a bowl.

  • Use your hands or a whisk to mix the dough and water together until it forms a smooth, watery, and lump-free liquid

The video below shows how to prepare banku with okro in much details

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