West Africa · Street food
Yele Kakro (Deep-Fried Seasoned Yam Croquettes)
Crispy, golden spiced yam croquettes seasoned with ginger, scallions, and peppers, offering a fluffy aromatic street-side snack.
The story
Found across coastal and inland market centers in Ghana, Yele Kakro is a beloved roadside afternoon snack crafted by street vendors. It transforms boiled white puna yam into an irresistible finger food enjoyed on the go wrapped in brown paper. Unlike plantain-based fritters, yele kakro relies on the dry, dense starch matrix of puna yam to yield a crisp outer shell while remaining pillowy within.
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