Name: Egusi soup Eaten in: Nigeria Category: Traditional The first time I had Egusi soup, I was definitely taken aback. How come I had to come to the US to try something so yummy when it was always so close to home, wow!
Category: Beef
Homemade suya, choukouya, grilled meat
Name: Suya Eaten in : West Africa Foodie: Linda Why doesn’t street-food ever taste the same when made at home? Have scientists explored that topic yet? Nevertheless, making suya at home is still very much worth it. The peanut and chili coating add a wonderful kick to the meat.
Senegalese pastels: flavorful, playful and delightful
Name: Beef Pastels Eaten in: Senegal/West Africa Foodie: Linda This dish’s name suggests a tame, inoffensive snack when pastels are the exact opposite: a fiery mix of flavors which commands the eater’s attention. The dough is different
Jamaican beef patties, a piece of sunshine in your plate
Name: Jamaican beef patties Eaten in : Jamaica Foodie: Elodie Every time I mentioned to somebody that I was about to make Jamaican beef patties, the answer was “oooh!!”, and rightly so. The patties were a flaky goodness. The turmeric gives them their yellow color, and on top of that,