Fifth-generation Tanzanian Shereen Jog shares her recipes for delicious soups, salads, main meals and desserts in this East African–inspired cookbook. Bursting with the spices and flavours of East Africa and India, from where a large portion of the population originated, these recipes will inspire everyone to cook mouth-watering meals for their family and friends. The…
This is great book for food and photography lovers. It is perfect for the home cook who wants to dip his or her toes into the wonderful world of the Kenyan cuisine. It is also for the experienced lover of Kenyan food as it offers a nice mix of authentic and experimental. And it is…
Ingredients Ogbono seeds-ground Goat Meat (use any kind) Stock fish Dry fish Crayfish fish Ogili (optional) Onions Stock cubes Palm oil Peppers (red & yellow scotch bonnet and Sombo/bawa) Uziza PREPARATION Wash, season and boil your meat and stock fish together till tender and set aside. Blend the peppers coarsely and set aside. Wash and…
Efo riro ! This Nigerian vegetable soup is easy to make, delicious and nutritious. Efo can be paired with eba, rice, etc. This is the best efo riro recipe. Efo riro is a Yoruba soup made with green leafy vegetables like spinach, ugu, kale, greens and the likes. It is nutritious and delicious. INGREDIENTS Full…
A delicacy of many natives of West Africa, this dish cannot be originally linked to any West African country. The word “Palava” is coined from the English word Palaver which is derived from the Portuguese word “Palavra”, meaning idle chatter. Whether this meal earned its named from being prepared or enjoyed over idle chatter is…
Waakye or rice and beans is a Ghanaian staple. It is usually paired with stew, and some other condiments. It can be enjoyed homemade or as a street food. INGREDIENTS: 3cups black eyed peas 3 cups rice 4-5 sorghum leaves or Waakye leaves 1tsp baking soda (optional) Salt to taste 71/2 cups water …
Kelewele is a spicy fried plantain dish and popular street food sold mostly at night in Ghana. Ingredients for 6-8 Preparation and Cook time : 45 minutes Ingredients 4-6 plantains 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper or red pepper 1/2 teaspoon ginger 1 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons water or lemon juice Vegetable oil Preparation…
Ingredients Maize meal Chimela made from fermented maize, or preferably from millet or sorghum which adds a beautiful reddish colour to the brew Sugar to taste Preparation Make a thick porridge of maize meal Let this porridge cook thoroughly Dilute this porridge with water and let it cool Once the watery porridge…
