Ahanta dish

Fomfom is one of the traditional dish served by the Ahantas. The most cherished traditional dish of the people of Ahanta is “Fomfom” and the best of it is the one prepared with red Maize also known as “Abele Azani”. This is usually served with pepper and fried fish or stew with “Kakoo”. It is held in high esteem because according to oral tradition, the Abele Azani is believed to cure diseases/sicknesses and grants long life. It is also believed that it has

a spiritual connotations and ancestral connections which tightens the bond between the living and the dead. Furthermore, they consider it as a weapon to repel evil spirits from their homes and also brings good luck during harvest.