Boiled yam, like boiled yucca, is commonly used as a side dish in some West African countries because it’s locally grown and often less expensive than other goods such as rice and potatoes. …
Tropical Sweet Potato Fries… Or the surest way to culinary heaven
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 a flavor which is both mild and memorable. They used to be my favorite snack food when I was growing up: scarcity played a role there, as we never had them as often as other snacks like Alloco for example. …
Djon djon rice: wonderful haitian delicacy
Name: Djon djon rice (Diri ak djon djon)
Eaten in: Haiti
Foodie: Gen
This post is certainly not about a boring white rice recipe. I feel extremely lucky that my Haitian mom, my Togolese dad and my multicultural friends have introduced me to several fantastic rice dishes. Isn’t it fabulous to be able to match your rice dish with your mood, your clothes or your friends’ favourite colors? I personally eat rice at least eight different ways: white, red, pinkish, brown, green, brown, yellow and black….
Boiled yuca: a great alternative to rice or potatoes
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 with …
