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Dec 31, 2021 · GIVE YOUR FAMILY A TASTE OF AFRICA. A huge number of recipes are known and shared from generation to generation in Africa. The wide variety of African recipes comes from the cultural diversity across the continent, as each tribe has its own unique culinary heritage and traditions.
Oct 25, 2022 · Sweet, savory, nutty, and spicy! And it all comes together in one pan, fuss-free. African chicken (非洲鸡), or Macanese chicken curry, is an undiscovered treasure in Chinese cuisine. Although the name contains “African”, it is actually an African-influenced Portuguese cuisine that was adapted by Chinese chefs during the colonial era of Macau.
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- Matbucha. In some parts of the Mediterranean and Africa, it’s customary to begin a meal with cold salads like Matbucha. This classic Moroccan salad is made from bell pepper, jalapeno, tomato, chili pepper flakes, smoked paprika, and garlic.
- Tagine. Tagine is a classic Moroccan chicken dish. The secret to this dish is a fragrant pepper paste called Harrisa. You can serve this chicken recipe with pita bread, rice, or couscous.
- Moroccan Harira. This classic Moroccan recipe is gluten free and vegetarian. Harira is made with chickpeas, chicken broth, and lentils and it’s full of warm spices like cinnamon, cilantro, ginger, cumin, and turmeric.
- Egyptian Ful Medames. Sometimes you will see this Egyptian dish called foul mudammas. This hearty stew is made with creamy fava beans and herbs like ground cumin.
1. Akla. Akara is a delicious fried snack composed of black-eyed peas originally from Nigeria, but also popular in West Africa and Brazil. Check out this recipe. 2. Kakro (or kaklo) is a delicious traditional Ghanaian fried snack made from very ripe plantain fritters. Check out this recipe. 3. Kuli-Kuli.
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- Injera
- Spris
- Kenya
- Nyama Choma
- Ugali
- Mutura
Ethiopia boasts the most UNESCO World Heritage sites in the world and is a wonder in itself, being the home to coffee, the Rastafarian movement, and arguably the first human skeletons. With 13 months to the year due to its own calendar, why not enjoy the rich history and culture, sunshine, and amazing Ethiopian food a little longer. If you have to ...
Doro wat is a type of stew made with chicken in a deep red and extremely flavorful sauce. The sauce contains the uniquely Ethiopian berbere spice, made with a mix of coriander, ginger, chilis, holy basil seeds, and more. Fresh chicken is soaked in water, salt, and lemon juice, and then cut into pieces for cooking. Just before the stew finishes, she...
Tibs is a kind of Ethiopian stir fry. There are many varieties using a range of meats, vegetables, spices, and differing quantities and proportions of each. It is usually served at festive occasions and holidays, or simply as a sign of respect for someone special. Whenever you have it, it is a feast of flavor.
A super treat for Ethiopians, and a good hangover cure, kitfo is essentially minced meat that is warmed with butter and spices. While typically and best served leb leb (warmed), you can also ask for it betam leb leb (translated as very warmed, but meaning cooked). Great on its own, it can also be served with side dishes such as spinach and cottage ...
Injera is a unique kind of spongy flatbread made from the super tiny supergrain teff. It has a slightly sour flavor, a bit like sourdough, due to the fermentation time during preparation. It is shaped into a large circle, then either rolled and cut into pieces, or used as a base topped with a variety of dishes at once. Rip off a piece and dip it or...
While not technically a food, this Ethiopian delight needs to be mentioned. Spriss is a variety of fruit juices layered in a cup. Using fresh fruits such as avocado, papaya, orange, mango, watermelon, and other fruits in season, the thickest is found at the bottom and layered to the least thick at the top. I’ve never seen anything like it during my...
When in Kenya, expect the utmost hospitality. “Mgeni ni baraka” means that a “guest is a blessing”. What better way to welcome guests than to offer food? There are several customs you should follow when eating in Kenya, but most of all it’s important to know that refusing food is considered an insult. Who would dream of it?
Roasted meat is any Kenyan’s favorite dish. Swahili for meat, nyama is usually goat or beef roasted over an open fire. Traditionally the dish of hunters cooking game meat, it was brought to urban areas and is now found everywhere, from street food to festive occasions. Served with a tomato and onion relish called kuchambari, and ugali, it is a hear...
Ugali is one of Kenya’s staple foods made from maize flour. Kenyans love ugali and will debate endlessly about its superiority to other African starches, such as fufu and pap. It is a culture in itself and can be served in a variety of ways, such as with sour milk, soups, stews, or meats. Always enjoy it with your hands though!
If you love sausage, or street food, then mutura is a must. An authentic Kenyan sausage made from goat’s intestines stuffed with ground meat and, here’s the kicker, goat’s blood. It is boiled to nearly done, then grilled to dry out the meat and give it a smoky flavor. It’s bloody tasty!
Discover diverse African recipes from Cape Malay curries and South African bobotie to family favourites like jollof rice.
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Feb 3, 2024 · A West African ode to a spicy and tangy chicken dish. In his cookbook, Simply West African, chef Pierre Thiam shares his Senegalese recipe for crisp, chilli-packed piri-piri chicken. Beyond...
