Spiced Fried Turkey (Chofi)
Crispy, spice-infused fried turkey seasoned with ginger, garlic, thyme, and warm spices. A beloved Ghanaian street food, perfect to serve with plantains, yam chips, rice, or shito for a truly authentic West African experience.
Updated : 20 November, 2025
Easy
About 20 min.
Ingredients
400 grams
Turkey wings
400 grams
Turkey thigh
1
Onion
3
Garlic
1 tablespoon
Ginger
1 teaspoon
Curry
1 teaspoon
Dried thyme
1 teaspoon
Ground paprika
1 teaspoon
Ground black pepper
to taste
Salt
to taste
Ground black pepper
as needed
Vegetable oil
Table
Table of volume measurements:
- teaspoon - 5 ml
- dessert spoon - 10 ml
- tablespoon - 20 ml
- glass - 200 ml
Preparation
Step 1
Place them in a pot and season with all the spices. Mix well so the meat is fully coated with the spices.
Step 2
Add a small amount of water (just enough to steam). Cover and cook on medium heat for 20-30 minutes until the turkey is tender. Remove the turkey from the pot and let it dry slightly.
Step 3
Heat oil in a deep pan. Fry the turkey pieces until golden brown and crispy. Remove and place on paper towels to drain excess oil.
Step 4
Chofi is best served hot with yam chips, fried plantains, shito (Ghanaian black pepper sauce), rice
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