I think I am going to do a plantain challenge this year, at least two new plantain dishes each month. Who is with me? Reply in the comments. This steamed plantain cakes recipe would definitely count. I did not like apiti growing up, but as often happens when music, foods, people become inaccessible, I developed… Continue reading Steamed plantain cakes and ssssh surprise!
Tag: West Africa
Tomato sauce, or the Ivorian ketchup
Gourmets or foodies sometimes make fun of the American palate claiming that Americans put ketchup on everything. Well, the ubiquitous tomato sauce could be described similarly when it comes to Ivorian food. Whenever a dish is somewhat dry, that is, is neither a soup or a stew or anything along those lines,
Poulet Katoum
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
Egusi soup, wonder made in Nigeria
Name: Egusi soup Eaten in: Nigeria Category: Traditional The first time I had Egusi soup, I was definitely taken aback. How come I had to come to the US to try something so yummy when it was always so close to home, wow!