Enjoy Ghana tuozaafi food

Ghanaian Tuo Zaafi (TZ) is a staple food from the country's northern regions, made from corn or millet flour, which is cooked into a soft, slightly sticky dough. It is traditionally served with a nutritious soup, commonly made with ayoyo (jute leaves), and a meat or fish stew.
About Tuo Zaafi

Origin: It is a traditional dish from Northern Ghana, though it is enjoyed throughout the country.
Ingredients: The primary ingredients are corn (maize) flour and/or millet flour. Cassava flour is sometimes added to make it softer.
Texture: TZ is known for its soft and slightly sticky texture.
Preparation: Water is boiled, and a corn flour paste is added, followed by more dry corn flour until a thick dough forms. Cassava flour may be mixed in at this stage. The mixture is then cooked until it becomes a solid, sticky ball.

Serving with soup

Common soups: TZ is most frequently served with soups like ayoyo soup (jute leaf soup) or groundnut soup.
Protein: The soup is often made with proteins such as fish, goat, or beef.

Cultural significance

Staple food: It is a staple food in many households and is often served at social gatherings and celebrations.
Eating method: Like other Ghanaian staples like fufu, it is traditionally eaten with the hands