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Traditional Ghanaian dishes would now be part of British Airways menu on the Accra-London route. �We have just launched a new on-board menu from Accra to London, following feedback from our Ghanaian passengers,� said Mr. Kelvin Leung, British Airways Commercial Manager for Ghana, during a press briefing in Accra. Mr. Leung described Ghana as a country that had managed to hold on to its traditions, �making it strong in culinary heritage.� He said the British Airways design chef worked closely with the airline�s local catering partner, in order to develop an understanding of traditional Ghanaian food, and the way it was cooked. �With the new menu, customers would now be able to choose from a range of local Ghanaian, as well as western dishes,� he said. Some of the Ghanaian dishes to be served on the flights, include waakye, a traditional Ghanaian meal of beans cooked with rice, kelewele, which is fried riped plantain cubes, sprinkled with spices, shito sauce - made from dried chillies, tomato and pepper, among others. Mr. Leung noted that Ghana continued to remain a strategic partner for British Airways, adding, �the partnership had been good so far. Judging from the present situation, there is great promise of improved relations in future."