A staple food in Ghana,  Kenkey is  made from fermented, cooked maize dough that is  wrapped in leaves. The dough is usually wrapped in dried corn husks, dried plantain, or other leaves. Kenkey is roundish in shape, light cream to whitish in color, and has a solid, soft, sticky texture. It has a slightly sour taste.

Kenkey is also known as: Kɔmi, Otim, Kooboo, Dorkunu. Kenkey is similar to sourdough dumplings. It’s usually served with: Pepper crudaiola, Fried fish, Soup, Stew.