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Name: Peruvian coriander rice
Eaten in: Peru (duh!)
I am notorious for shunning multi-steps recipes because in my experience, the results have often failed to justify all the extra effort. Nevertheless, when I decided to make this peruvian rice recipe, I put my heart to the task and it changed me. This was simply the most delectable new recipe…
Name: Sauce claire/Light soup
Eaten in: West Africa
Category: Traditional
Does the light soup get its name from its color or the fact that it is indeed a lighter soup compared to the other West African soup and stews? When looking at its name in French, sauce claire, it does seem like the light reddish…
Name: Pork Colombo
Eaten in: Martinique
Category: Traditional
If you are wondering where the Colombo from the name of the recipe comes from, it’s not from the famous detective in the series (Columbo turned into Colombo in French), but rather from…
Name: Colombo powder (Poudre de colombo)
Eaten in: Martinique, Guadeloupe
Category: Traditional
You can find all sorts of spices in NYC stores, Zataar, curry powder, harissa, but I had never even seen the name Colombo powder before I first decided to make it. Talk about stretching one’s comfort zone. …
