The sweet scent of “poulet braise” will always remind me of Sunday lunches or days spent at the beach in Bassam. In Côte d’Ivoire. The chicken is never plain and always coated in a mixture of spices that vary from regions to regions. This version is from the center of the country and is different… Continue reading Poulet Katoum
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Red, yellow, green stripe chicken dish, Jamaica galore
Name: Red Stripe Chicken Eaten in: Jamaica Foodie: Linda Did you ever wonder what chicken would taste if you put beer in it? The answer this Red Stripe chicken recipe from Jamaica gave is not an easy one. The flavors were complex, mainly because the beer was mixed with some coconut milk and other spices.
Curry puffs, or the best way to have curry as a bite-size appetizer
Name: Curry Puffs Eaten in: Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore Foodie: Elodie I first had curry puffs in New York City and I immediately fell in love with them. They were such a tasty appetizer that I decided to go on a quest for a recipe. Well it turns out curry puffs are very popular in Thailand and Malaysia… Continue reading Curry puffs, or the best way to have curry as a bite-size appetizer
And of course, the jerk (chicken) saves the day!
Name: Jerk Chicken Eaten in : Jamaica Foodie: Linda Apparently, the jerk technique and mix of spices were brought to Jamaica by runaway West-African slaves called Maroons. I find this fascinating because even though I grew up in West Africa, the first time I had jerk was at a Jamaican restaurant in the United States. True,… Continue reading And of course, the jerk (chicken) saves the day!