American-Ghanaian singer Amaarae has revealed the historical and cultural reasons behind Ghanaians' well-known love for eggs in their cuisine, a practice that has become a subject of social media banter.
During a recent interview with Madame Joyce, the "Sad Girls Love Money" hitmaker explained that the tradition stems from historical family dynamics and economic considerations.
Historical Context of Eggs in Ghanaian Cuisine
"There is a whole history to that," Amaarae stated. "The whole thing with eggs was like, back in the days, your father would get the most meat in the food."
She elaborated on the traditional household food distribution: "If your mum cooks stew or something else, all the meat would go to your dad. So, the kids get a small meat plus eggs to make up for their protein."
This practice led to eggs becoming a dietary staple in Ghana as an affordable protein alternative. "That's why egg has become like a stable in our country because it's like a cheap add-on to get protein if meat is too expensive," the singer explained.
Amaarae also highlighted how food accessibility has changed over time in Ghana: "Back then, chicken used to be a Christmas luxury. Now, it's like normal. That's how the egg thing is a thing because it's a cheap supplement for protein. That's why we eat a lot of eggs."
The singer's insights offer a fascinating glimpse into how economic factors and family traditions have shaped Ghanaian culinary practices that continue to this day.
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