Etor

Otor is a food formulated by the GaDangme (or Ga) tribe of Ghana for special occasions such as the Twins-Festival, Outdooring Naming Ceremony and 8th Day Abrahamic circumcision. The practice is widely observed by other tribes including the Akans.

Forms

The food comes in various forms; including 'Mashed-Yam' and 'Mashed-Plantain'. GaDangme Etor is the most popular of the sacred foods prepared during the 'Twins-Festival'. Others such as 'Naji Enyo' or 'Naji Ejwe' is not as popular.

Etymology

'Eto' is an Akan corruption of the actual name 'Oto', a Ga-language word dating to the 1800s.