Asanka


The Asanka, earthenware dish, is a Ghanaian grinding pot that is made out of clay with ridges inside. It comes with a wooden masher called eta or tapoli in the local language. It is commonly referred to as traditional blender and appropriately used where there is no electricity.It is also called pounding pot. The Ga' s call it Kaa whiles the Akans call it apotoyewaa or Asanka. It is commonly used in the chop bars as serving bowls.

How to use

The use of Asanka requires skill and a right technique to prevent sore wrists. The strength of the forearm is used wholly and the ingredients are chopped into pieces to be able to grind easily. There are ridges in the Asanka that reduces the surface to grind very well. The wooden masher with the strength uses the friction between the ridges to mix the ingredients. Repeating the process will pulverize the ingredients with time.

Uses

It has to be cleaned and taken care of to ensure its durability.