Name: shrimp accras (accras aux crevettes) Eaten in: Martinique Category: Traditional Airy with a kick. That’s how I would describe these wonderful accras from Martinique. They are typically made with cod, but the shrimp variation is excellent. The accras manage to achieve that perfect crunchy/moist combination
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Sukuma wiki or greens with a cool factor
Name: Sukuma wiki Eaten in: East Africa Category: Traditional I could definitely say that I am making kale or collard greens with diced tomatoes, but it sounds so much cooler to say that I am making sukuma wiki. I just like the way it sounds and how swahili sounds in general: melodious yet… Continue reading Sukuma wiki or greens with a cool factor
An original Bengali snack for some good karma
Name: Potato skin fritters ( “Aloo khosha bhaja” in Bengali) Guest Foodie: Paroma Eaten in: Eastern India (Bengal) Category: Traditional fare for winter/rainy days Starting with some prologue: I am so glad to be finding my way back to Tropical Foodies after what seems like ages. I thought of this recipe since the hellish Arctic freeze unleashed almost… Continue reading An original Bengali snack for some good karma
Vietnamese coffee, sweet and warm goodness
Name: Ca Phe Sua Nong (Vietnamese coffee, hot) Enjoyed in: Vietnam I admit it! I really wanted Vietnamese coffee, but I don’t own a Vietnamese coffee filter (http://wanderingchopsticks.blogspot.com/2007/03/ca-phe-sua-da-ca-phe-sua-nong.html), so I used my French press instead.