COOKING AND SELLING AFRICAN STREET FOOD FOR A LIVING IN GHANA | REAL LIFE | BUSINESS TO AFRICA
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 19 ธ.ค. 2024
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In this video I spend a day in the life with a Ghanaian street food seller by the name of Aunty Mary, aka Daavi. She sells banku and okro along with ripe plantains and beans on a daily basis. Both foods are considered popular african foods as you will find them in more than one part of Africa. She starts cooking about 6am, and continues to sell to about 9-10pm monday to friday in her African food shop. This type of small business is common on this side of Africa.
I hope this video gives you a glimpse into real life in Ghana and into the African food culture as well. Enjoy xx
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Although I am Jamaican (living in the uk) I have grown to love your videos! It shows the beauty and hard work in Ghana/Africa. "Follow your bless!"
Thanks so much x
Jasmine, the people's youtuber, the voice of the people. Keep up the good work.
You can tell from the way she does her cooking that this woman is neat, and the young lady too!
She spoke three languages in this video.
Nice once @Jas 👍
LMAO, neat?
Yes very neat, will definitely eat from this lady when I get to Ghana
@@Grow-with-Sophie very neat and clean!
It is very hygienic the way she portions out the (banku),but I am a bit concerned of plastic melting off because it is a bit too hot.
Oh those beautiful mixed colors of the onions, peppers and ginger... It's like Art! I love okra! Just watching, makes me so hungry!! You Ghanaians are very lucky to eat food so fresh and healthy! I really admire the cookware also including that paddle used to stir the Banku. (its like a small oar! Lol) I have so many friends in Ghana that I know if I visit, I'll avoid much of the tourist destinations. These videos show the life I want to experience first hand. Nhyira Nyame Ghana! Me pe se me kɔ Ghana.
What are you waiting for Sir.Ghana is always open for you.
Love to hear that ❤️❤️
@@DomTVGHHD I'm Blessed by still having my mother who just turned 88 yrs old and I'm her primary caretaker. At 60, I'm no Spring Chicken myself lol. Though I'm quite poor here by US standards, I use most of my spare money helping my kids in Ghana. I say kids but they are young men and a few young ladies between 25 to 32 yrs old who call me Dad. I never had kids so these people, I truly love! It's their lives I'm invested in but, I've developed a yearning to experience Ghana first hand. Now, I watch many videos from Jasmine Ama, Amaka at SkyBelle , Wode Maya, Stella Shannley, Queen Tilly, Deborah at 123Twi, Judith at JuujuGH, etc plus Several Cooking Channels... They are all driving my utter OBSESSION to visit Ghana. To each of them for inspiring my LOVE, I say regardless of any financial hardships I experience, I am the one who is truly Blessed! Though, I'm not there in person, I am without doubt, "Following my Bliss". Medaase to you for your kind invitation!
very true Ghanaians we are so lucky to have all this organic and fresh foods
@@JavaRatusso that's real altruism & I'm sure those Ghanaians greatly value your input in their lives. Hey! 60 is still yg & never rule it out, you might one day be surprised to land on the soils of Ghana just by sheer gratitude of your kindness. Who knows what benefits your care & support would generate in yrs to come? Top man!👌🏾
Your street videos make me miss Ghana so much. There’s nothing like home. The authenticity is 👌. Daavi is very clean. Keep it up 👍🏾. I’ve learned a different way of making okro stew.
Fanning the fire at 3:30 (for my grandma) took me back to childhood. In 🇯🇲 Jamaica, we say slicing (not chopping) the plantains. Daavi and her helper work very hard to make a small living not a lucrative one. Put on your Accounting hat: sales less expenses equals profit. Expense includes cost of goods, labor costs to acquire from the market and prepare(cook) goods for sales. I admire these hardworking ladies who are very clean in preparation of food and an integral part of making 🇬🇭 Ghana work.
Her frying those plantains they looked so good and she salted them before frying... lovely. Thanks for this content ...
Yeah some people add a little salt before frying . Thanks for watching too ❤️🤗
Hmmmmm banku cooking for large number isn't easy at all, lots of work, well done girl you got strong hands.
I know right
@@JasmineAmaa please send me your whatsapp Number or messanger Id
When she threw the plantain in the oil. My God! Yes, please! I'll take a bowl alone. Thank you! lol!
Simply amazing how those women improvise with limited space and cooking utensils and when I cook, it’s a major production. I love the hustle. It comes natural for us melanin women
The green leafy veg (Gboma) is African eggplant. Several cultivars of Solanum macrocarpon are cultivated in Ghana, where they are mainly grown for their fruit and less so for their leaves. The names given to these cultivars are either those under which they were known by farmers or named after the village where they were found. Fruits and leaves of ‘Gboma’, ‘Mankessim’, ‘Akwaseho’ and ‘Kade’ are consumed, whereas of ‘Sarpeiman’ and ‘Bui’ only fruits are eaten.
history.....wow
We Ewes call spinach or a type of it, Gboma and that's what she is using. We use it for okro soup, Gbomadetsi (palava sauce, spinach sauce, egusi or whatever you want to call it,) etc. Idk if it's the leaf/leaves of eggplant or garden eggs though. I remember seeing it on a farm at the back of my Grandma's house when I was a kid, but it was just the leaves by themselves and no "fruits" or anything else growing on it.
The simplicity is beautiful. thanks again Jasmine🙏🏿
This is the traditional ways.. Very neat too.
Home sweet home. One of the best meal ever.
Jasmine, keep up the great work.
This is really inspiring...... food is good business in Accra
Yes for sure
For sure
I always enjoy watching your videos. I see women in Africa know to handle a knife, and way they was bagging that Hot dough and okra soup.
I'm really impressed with how hygienic the food preparation and cooking process is!
For many of us in the diaspora, these images are what our childhood memories consist of.
Well done Jasmine. I love your calm and gentle personality. Blessings. Thank you for being the voice of the voiceless
Thank u lovely x
Nice clean good watching from Jamaica
So clean in cooking, clothing and themselves without apparent modern conveniences! Reminds me me of living in the country down south decades ago: many wonderful memories and life long, learned, meticulous, hygiene habits!👍🏾😊
This amazing video 📼 I love it, wow 😮 the charcoal is big. I am enjoying this video.
This the food people eat to strengthen the immune systems
Honestly this is so beautiful we thank God that the corona in Ghana has calmed down by a lot and there are some food sellers who are able to get back into business loved the video it makes me want to go to Ghana
Ghana we are so blessed just look at the colourful peppers,ginger and the onions,Ghana is sweet👌
yes indeed ❤️
Cooking is similar to therapy...when you are good at something and really enjoy it doesn’t feel like work(Job) 🙏🏾 great video 😍💚
Very colorful onions and peppers
Jasmine,i truly like you. I know I've said it before, but your humble down to earth personality is so pleasing. You remind me of me,you interract with everyone. Well, you're a social worker that says a lot. I'm currently majoring in psychology.
Daavi is a real ewe woman. Ewes don’t use tomatoes to make okra. Tomato is not great for okra if you want the slimy effect
Exactly, ewes hardly use tomatoes in making okra soup.
This is super okra soup, I'm pinching this recipe 😜
Why does it have to be slimy; if you don't mind me asking?
@@Khazmic_Kismet that is the normal expected state of okra. Tomato destabilised or simple term break the slimy effect. Though still edible but loose it natural consistency.
To get rid of slimy just use a.little bit of apple cider vinegar or vinegar... It will get rid of the majority of it... But the slime is good for you...
*'GBOMA' is literally a bitter leaves that provides blood.we actually have two types.There is one that is very bitter and the other one tastes normal.Always go for the one that is bitter cos that's where the nutrients are. Remember not to use knife to cut the Gboma,just use tear them up*
Ahh good to know xx
Jasmine is the TH-camr for everyday people. And that's most of us. Love the diversity of your content. Bless.....You are an ambassador of the people.
I love the perfectly fried plantain. In Caribbean we fry them the same.
Great works Jasmine! I realised you said you have never eaten Gboma before. It is very nutritious. In addition to okro, palmnut or groundnut soup, I use it in my omelette, and in stews for rice and yam. I just add it to the tomatoes stew. I usually do not let it to overcook as the woman did. For the soups and stews, you can add it and take it off the fire to make it stay green and retain as much of the nutrients as possible. I live in Germany, but I brought the seeds with me and have planted it in my room garden. You should try it.
I definitely will xx
Wɔe wɔ dor laa!! Then it can be planted in uk and Italy too. Akpe kaka loo!! 💓 😁
@@dolcemariah4123 sure, just keep them indoors when the weather gets cold.
Jasmine, please do a day in the life of a Waakye seller, I absolutely love it and realise that is where Jamaicans get rice and peas from! Hope U can find one who will allow U to film, by the way we love your videos and get excited when we get the notification! 😁👋🏿 🇬🇭 🇯🇲
Thanks so much, I keep getting turned down but hopefully soon ❤️❤️
@@JasmineAmaa Hey Jasmine great video as usual, check out Mukasechic in east legon who sells Waakye. She is a Food Vlogger and has an Instagram handle @mukasechic_ I am sure she would love to have you film as part of your series. See you all in Gh soon !
@@abbiemons3 so funny i was just talking to her about this xx
@@abbiemons3 slurp!!!! Lovely!
Wao! I know the Kotoku town that she mentioned. The place was a village far from Amasaman not long ago. Plush residential buildings have now sprung up all around those areas and I doubt it if you can get land to buy now in and around those places Accra has now become now become a mega city.
Reminds me of when I was growing up in Barbados. The culture is very similar! That banku is similar to our cou cou
I am Bajan/Ghanaian and I’ve always thought Bajans were similar to Ghanaians in so many ways.
Hey Jasmine loved the video but we're still waiting for "A Day in the Life of a Waakye Seller"☺
Waakye!! 😳 😳 love the stuff, it's rice and peas in Jamaica, with a little bit more.... 😁 😁 🇬🇭 🇯🇲
How DARE TH-cam not tell me my sis dropped a video today!!! Ok, let me start watching haha ❤
TH-cam has been playing with my subbies lately. 🙄 Glad u found this ❤️
(Re-comment) Davie is such a dedicated entrepreneur. Thank you for introducing us to her!
Thank you Jasmine I just love your video's especially the ones showing the locals.Hard working women reminds me of my old ancestors.
This reminds me of my childhood days. Thanks Jasmine!
When ever I come to ghana , I will look for this lady, her banku and the okra sauce should be yummy!!!
I love if from new York 🥰🥰
Wow Jasmine, I really enjoyed this videos.
That knife was really sharp. She was so skilled with it.
I know right xx
Thanks Jasmine, the banku looks so interesting! Those women are really wonderful cooks!🌹🌶💛
You've come a long way..blessings!
what a lovely lovely sister i wish i could have met her bless her and her business.
Love the content ❤️❤️
Thanks a lot xx
my favorite youtuber! love watching your videos, can’t wait for more contents like this
Those plantains look really good
Hmm. My taste buds for the red,red. AMA Jasmine "wo be kume" with your luscious skin and hair and lovely sayings. Good video.
haha ❤️
She is very meticulous and exacting in her cooking techniques and standards. She's very skilled, I've seen highly trained chefs not work as clean and effortlessly as this woman. I suspect her products are very highly regarded.
🌺MY FAVORITE WAS PLANTAINS COOKING🌺
Cant go wrong with plantains 😋😃
keep soaring Jasmine! Keep soaring!!!
Too much plastic, what happened to using plantain leaves, plastic seeps into food especially those thin ones used in wrapping hot food and not good for health. Great video 👌
Ghanaians need to be educated on these plastics. These are the things killing us
I love and respect everything about Ghana 🇬🇭 ❤ very proud Ama you are doing a fantastic job but please start discussing away of reducing the use of plastics as it can be very harmful to humans.
She will not have to put it in plastic bag for me, I would have bring me a big bowl a portable table and a chair, bon appetit
Because we're the same people who taught it was primitive and more our environments are full of plastics.
@@comeandsee1 best comment!🤣🤣🤣😋🍽
You are doing really good with these videos. Definitely following your bliss
Thanks Rene xx
Enjoy this day My Sis!
❤️
Thank you for posting. Loved it
So good to hear ❤️
I like every bit of it especially daavi speaking Ga, Ewe and twi. Well done to you Jasmine for your good content all the time.👌🏾👏🏾
I'm early today 🎊💃💃, you're doing a great job 😘😘
Thanks Ruth ❤️
Seeing all that nice food just made me hungry Queen/Bliss.
My favorite part was all of it, the entire video is informative, and actually educational, so..
I learned something.
Thanks for sharing, be blessed.
Thanks for watching ❤️
You're welcome💖🌷
The quality of your videos has really improved. Love the growth!
Thanks so much miss ❤️
Ahhh... Daavi, adza ŋtɔ. Amɔkplɛ kple gboma/fetridestivivi ƒo tɔ laa.... 😋😋😋
Nice content, may God bless her hustle
Amen xx
I'm just in love with Daavi cooking!!🥰🥰
So Much Respect For These Beautiful People..Their Skill & Work Ethic. Thanks For Sharing. 🥰💜
I love the entire video, thank you Jasmine xx
u are so welcome xx
Ur favorite food thou keep pushing girl this series is great love always
Thanks so much ❤️
Love ❤️ love ❤️ this video 🙏🏽 thanks for sharing,
I love how you said don’t touch a pot like that at home😄 yes I’ve made that mistake before ouch
Aww thank you for sharing cow skin God bless you Jasmine 💖💖💖
I like the pots cant see them in london wish i had one
Wow! I need to come home and learn to prepare this food.. I would love to make this!
Greetings from US Virgina
Ase!!
I hope the sellers will soon find an alternatieve for their use of plastic. Perhaps the govement can do something about it.
Love your videos! We really have to find a substitute for all the plastic we use in Ghana
Superb vid Jasmine, I have so much respect for these people, they work so hard. You documented it well and gave just enough commentary.
The sound of Ghana wouldn’t be complete without the ever present background sound of the cockerel lol - Im a confirmed animal lover but admit to wanting to shoot the bloody cockerel on several occasions when there!
Respect to you and the people you film
Haha I actually love hearing them in the morning xx
@@JasmineAmaa well once or twice I could forgive, but they go on at least half the day! LOL
My Queen My Queen why you go make me hungry O. Every time i saw the peanut soup my mouth watered. Another well done Video queen💖
Thank you PeAcE
Aw, make some, super easy ❤️
Gboma is garden eggs leaves, jas u should give it a try n u will love it dear.
I will xx
When you hear Daavi,you know the food taste good😊.
Our mothers keeps our nation moving, they need helping. Don’t give money to men. Give money to women period.
Awww... You can say that again. Money given to women alway multiplies and you will eat inside too
Jasmine looking like a whole snack on here...just amazing beauty and natural grace
Aw thanks 😘
Please do not forget to add their locations. When in Ghana we sometimes go to the port to clear our stuff we may pass by there for lunch. I do wanna try her banku when I get home. Luckily for me I can communicate with Daavi in Twi and Ga.. big up
God bless you for this.pls I want to know the recipe of some banging suya pepper ..Thank u
Hi Jasmine, another great one. Just another suggestion to try and research/find some alternative green but economical non-plastic packaging for these hardworking ladies. Since you've established relationships with them, you can potentially be a vessel to help change the course of the plastic menace in Gh. I know Anna Acheampong is very passionate about it too. Perhaps you can link up in the future to source some Eco packaging for these women to sell their food in, without increasing their costs. e.g. Small brown paper bags for the Bofrot seller and a foil liner for this lady's cooler instead of plastic to keep the banku hot. Just ideas
I enjoy watching these these hard working women.
I hope Jasmin do give them money from their TH-cam video
Hi Jasmine would love to know what kind of camera are you using the videos are very crystal clear...and nice
We cook so similar I think our descendants like them from Ghana
You are my best friend even though you don't know me. Good job 👏 bestie
Whooooosh the plaintain🔥🔥🔥🔥
Davi Okro stew & Banku yummylicious
Wow..the woman had a very neat background including her huge pots n pans. Kudos to her. Covid is killing a lot of businesses.
Who needs a cutting board? I do🤣
She is who I consider an all rounder. She sells a little bit of everything.
My fav part was watching her stir the soup and seeing all the contents and imagining its flavours😍😌
haha so do i xx
Well done Jasmine. I loved it
Thanks cynthia xx
Wow! Them some hard working women and they can cook!❤️
Wow 👏 I love watching your videos 📹 😍 ❤ keep up the good work 👍
Thanks Lydia ❤️❤️
Nice vlog as always
Thanks Prisca ❤️
A biiiiig thank you Jasmine you know where to hit for more viewers And yed you did it again.
I enjoyed the video and I 've heard daavi speaking Ewe a language that I speak too .
I saw daavi cooking okra stew with gboma leaves some wel tuna
Wel wel Jasmine you've followed your bliss oooooo😊😊😊 Akpe looo Jasmine AKA nice videos and at the lady say Ama 👍👍👌😊😊😊
She spoke 3 languages so fluently 😱 cant understand ewe unfortunately. Thanks so much for watching. Glad u enjoyed ❤️
So hardworking ladies..👏
Keep up the good work Jasmine
Thanks xx
I love watching your videos! Always triggers me to move back! 😫 🤍
You’re doing amazing and I love to see it!
Thank u love. Ghana is waiting for u ❤️❤️
Jaaaaaazzz yuh large sis. I be watchin u every mornin like the mornin news omw to work. 💖💖
Haha aw love to hear that ❤️❤️
My fave food, akple and okro stew/soup