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
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Boiled yuca: a great alternative to rice or potatoes
Name: Boiled Yuca Eaten in: East Africa, West Africa, Latin America Guest Foodie: Karine Boiled yuca is commonly used as a side dish in some West African countries because yuca is locally grown and often less expensive than other goods such as rice and potatoes. It is very easy to cook and goes very well… Continue reading Boiled yuca: a great alternative to rice or potatoes
When in doubt, go with fried plantains
Name : Alloco, maduros, dodo, fried plantains Eaten in: West Africa, Central Africa, South America and the Caribbean I often joke around that even if knew that a plate full of alloco was a trap, I would still go ahead and eat the plantains, and then try my best to get out of the trap… Continue reading When in doubt, go with fried plantains
Eggplant don’t just come in purple
EGGPLANT (AUBERGINE) The eggplant originally came from India and was further spread to the Mediterranean and Africa. Greeks and Egyptians feature the eggplant as a daily fare. African eggplants are usually of the smaller and bitterer kind. They are usually yellow, and most commonly referred to as garden eggs. Eggplant is used widely in West Africa.… Continue reading Eggplant don’t just come in purple