Kokonte is a Ghanaian dish usually eaten with soups made from palm nut or groundnuts. It is popular in west African countries such as Nigeria and the Caribbean.

It is a simple dish made from dried and pounded cassava or manioc root and takes upon a brown appearance once made. In Ghana the dish is locally prepared by the Akans where its local name is derived from the Kwa Languages spoken in the south-eastern part of Ivory Coast, the southern part of Ghana and in central Togo.

It is also known by many as abitie, abetee, lapiiwa, and lapelawa. Most people like to refer to kokonte as “Face The Wall” which according to some interesting sources was derived from the way people corner themselves to enjoy this sumptuous meal. It is also a popular term used by the Ghanaian locals. Do you know that in Kumasi people actually named this food “Chlis Blown”after the popular American Artiste Chris Brown? Yes! 😂

Kokonte usually is brown, grey and deep green depending on the type of ethnic group that prepares the delicacy.

Best served hot with groundnut soup and meat or fish (optional), kokonte is the meal you wanna try for all occasions. Whenever you’re visiting from around Africa, Europe and Asia, rush to any well known Ghanaian local eatery to order and have a taste of this great meal.

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