Dzowoe (Zowey) Spicy Peanut Balls – Ghanaian Peanut Snack

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Dzowoe (also spelled zowey or zowoe) are crunchy, spicy peanut balls loved in Ghana's Volta Region and in Togo. Roasted groundnuts are ground with pepper and spices, shaped into small balls and cooked until crisp: nutty, a little hot, and hard to stop eating.

Key features

  • Spicy roasted peanut balls
  • Crunchy outside, rich and nutty inside
  • Ready to eat
  • A favorite of the Ewe people of Ghana and Togo
  • Contains peanuts

How to use

Eat them straight from the bag with tea, Malta or a cold drink. Serve them as a crunchy side with gari soakings, or crush a few over rice. Keep the bag closed so they stay crisp.

Details

  • Type: ready-to-eat West African peanut snack
  • Allergen: contains peanuts (groundnuts)
  • Ingredients and weight: see the pack

Ghanaian food and more peanut snacks

Dzowoe is dish #18 in our Ghanaian food guide. Also try Nigerian kulikuli, nkatie burger or roasted peanuts and corn, or shop all Ghanaian groceries.

Pick up in Chicago or ship anywhere in the U.S.

Shop at Yado African & Caribbean Market, 1651 E 87th St, Chicago, IL 60617, or order online for fast U.S. shipping.

Frequently asked questions

What is dzowoe?

Spicy peanut balls from the Volta Region of Ghana and from Togo, made from roasted ground peanuts, pepper and spices.

Is dzowoe the same as kuli kuli?

They are cousins. Kuli kuli is the Nigerian peanut snack, usually less spicy and shaped as sticks or rings.

Is it spicy?

A gentle pepper kick, not very hot.

Does it contain allergens?

Yes, peanuts. Check the pack for the full ingredient list.

Where can I buy dzowoe near me?

At Yado African & Caribbean Market, 1651 E 87th St, Chicago, or online with fast U.S. shipping.

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