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out where that smell is coming from. that s what we do. you want to discover what is it thats me like that, right? any major city on earth, you can find some of the best meals on the street. just look for a hot grill and a long line. all will be well. i remember in this part of the world especially, this is culture of what we call in the u.s., street meat. this is done incredibly well. the quality is very high. when you re traveling, you can t wait to eat. an these first bites are a great sign. i ve got a feeling that ghana is going to be mind-blowing. i m carlton mccoy. raised in inner city d.c., educated in kitchens around the globe. these days i make a living as a master sommelier. i m a nomad, driven to move in and out of different cultures, different worlds, to celebrate diversity by making what makes us both unique and the same. after all, we carry our travels with us to our next destination. that s what life is all about. let s do this. good morning, accra. ....
First up palm nut soup. it s spoked tilapia is added to finish the stew. the second is ground nut soup. these braised in palm oil cook down with the broth infused with peanuts, a classic in ghana, and it s awesome. this is the palm nut you said? yes. this is beautiful. it s nutty but not in the way a peanut is. exactly. you know what i mean? it s more savory. a brazil nut is mild and starchy and oily. it s like that. i m trying to learn every single one. we have a lot of different starches. this is fufu. fufu is a west african main stain. cassava and plantains are pounded over and over again until a silky smooth dough with a surprisingly familiar texture. i think this is my favorite starch so far. so what about the sort of mainstay dishes in ghana? if you re coming here, these are the dishes that you have to have. ....