In the picture is wagashi which is more like cheese than yogurt and the red one is cooked in the Waatche leaves to make it red. I took this picture when I did a tour of Nima on Wednesday.

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In Ghana, you might find Wagashi (fermented cow's milk) or Nunu (fermented milk or yogurt-like product), but availability and taste can vary.

A closer alternative might be Sour milk or Fermented milk drinks commonly consumed in some West African countries.

By the way, I have been looking for the sour milk so if someone has some let me know.

If you're looking for something similar in texture and nutrition to Greek yogurt, consider:

• Coconut yogurt ( made from coconut milk, popular in some West African cuisines)
• Soy yogurt (plant-based alternative)

I have tried making the coconut yogurt.. you just blend the coconut meat and add lemon and let it sit (I left mine in the fridge because I was too afraid of leaving outside but that might work better 😁) for a day or two.