Akple and okro soup, the indigenous food of the Ewes
THE FOOD Akple and Fetri-Detsi is a delicacy made from corn powder and Okra-Stew. It's mainly consumed by the inhabitants of the south-eastern part of Ghana; the Ewes. The delicacy’s history can be traced back to the 16th century when the Ewes first settled in Sudan where they named Ketume, which is known today as Khartoum. Today, the delicacy is consumed by people from all walks of life; both rural and urban, poor or rich. One in every ten Ghanaian is said to consume the delicacy at least once a week. Also, the delicacy is consumed at social events like parties, wedding receptions and funerals by all tribes. PREPARATION PROCESS . Wondering how it's prepared? Well, one needs a sizeable quantity of corn powder, fresh okra, fresh leaves, red oil or coconut oil, spices, fish or meat with half pot of water. The water is kept on fire till it reaches a boiling point. The corn powder is mixed with the boiling water and stirred with a cooking paddle until a ...