Moringa lattes and tigernut kebabs: the Ghanaians ‘taking back the power’ of their food
In Ghana, a grassroots movement is championing nutritious, homegrown, climate-resilient produce, rather than western imports
TL;DR
- The Ghana Food Movement (GFM) champions Indigenous, climate-resilient produce in Ghana.
- Ghana imports at least half of its food, with significant influence from foreign cuisines.
- GFM transforms traditional ingredients like tigernut and moringa into modern dishes, such as burgers, kebabs, and lattes.
- The movement aims to counter colonial legacies that devalued local food systems and promoted imported goods.
- GFM works with schools to educate children on the importance of local ingredients.
- The initiative emphasizes that controlling one's food system is a form of power and self-determination.
- The group was recognized with a Champions of Change title in the 50 Best Restaurants Awards.