Name: Caramelized Peanuts Eaten in: West Africa Foodie: Elodie I have to begin with saying that I am not sure that “caramelized peanuts” accurately describes those treats. When I think of caramel, I immediately think of something brown, moderately sticky and yummy. These peanuts miss a little bit of the stickiness factor, but none of… Continue reading Caramelized peanuts, a sweet and salty treat
Braised plantains, Gblissi… or a versatile meal!!
Name: Braised plantains, Gblissi Eaten in: West Africa Foodie: Maryse Little trick: Mature plantains tend to get sticky when baking; to avoid some cleaning, use a piece of aluminum foil and oil This is an easy, simple and great idea for a snack… or an alternative to rice or pasta as an accompaniment to your favourite… Continue reading Braised plantains, Gblissi… or a versatile meal!!
Bean-lovers and iron-deficient people out there: this dish is for you
Name: Sos pwa (bean sauce) Eaten in: Haiti Foodie: Gen Sos pwa was one of my favourite Haitian dish growing up. It is basically a bean sauce that can be made from one of many types of beans (e.g. kidney, pinto, garbanzo or pigeon peas). As far as I can remember, I have always had… Continue reading Bean-lovers and iron-deficient people out there: this dish is for you
Tropical Sweet Potato Fries… Or the surest way to culinary heaven
Name: Tropical Sweet Potato Fries Eaten in: West Africa Foodie: Linda Folks: Not all sweet potatoes are created equal, the same applies to the fries made from them. The sweet potatoes found in West Africa have a yellow flesh and are less sweet than their counterparts grown found elsewhere. When turned into fries, they liberate… Continue reading Tropical Sweet Potato Fries… Or the surest way to culinary heaven