Name: Peanut butter soup, sauce arachide, mafé Eaten in: West Africa Foodie: Elodie Peanut butter soup is one of the easiest of the soups commonly found in Côte d’Ivoire, and in neighboring countries such as Mali, where it is often known as mafé. I also found it to be a wonderful comfort food especially during the… Continue reading You can’t go wrong with peanut butter…soup
Tag: Tropical
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… Continue reading Djon djon rice: wonderful haitian delicacy
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
Pao de Queijo… Addiction made in Brazil
Name: Pão de Quejio Location: Brazil Foodie: Linda I first had pão de Queijo (cheese bread in portuguese) at my friend’s house a few years ago. Originally from Brazil, Maria served us those delicious cheese balls as an appetizer. I remember thinking that they had a very unique, delectable taste and I didn’t believe Maria… Continue reading Pao de Queijo… Addiction made in Brazil