Papaya Jam
Easy homemade fresh papaya jam contains simply three ingredients- papaya, lemon and sugar – and no pectin- for a delicious and different jam.
Tag: Africa
Eureka! Nobody’s Perfect: Arroz de Coco e Papaia (Coconut-Papaya Rice) and Chicken Kalya
“Wow, this rice is actually good!” That was the phrase that came out of my mouth after my first bite of arroz de coco e papaia or, coconut-papaya rice. Tomato even called me out on it, exclaiming with a chuckle, “you always say that, “and…
Injera and Tsebhi Birsen (Spicy Lentils)
In the past few weeks, I’ve approached every dish with a bit of trepidation, which is pretty unusual for me. Typically, my attitude towards cooking is whimsical; haphazardly throwing spices and ingredients together without much of a thought, putting all my faith in whatever recipe I have written down. Not so much with Africa. I’m not sure why, but lately I’ve been second guessing everything, measuring ingredients with more accuracy than normal, and questioning the sanity of every author whose recipe I try. I didn’t realize exactly HOW cautious I’ve been lately until Tomato commented on how everything I’ve served so far in Africa comes with a side of skepticism. This is completely unfounded, because I can’t say I’ve been disappointed once. Determined to overcome my mental block, I forge on today and present tonight’s dish: injera and tsebihi birsen.. So roll up your sleeves, because it’s getting messy.
Lahoh Somali Pancakes
Lahoh Somali pancakes are one of the most common breakfast dishes in Somalia, requires the batter to ferment before cooking and is served with butter and honey.
Mombasa Pumpkin Pudding
Mombasa pumpkin pudding swaps out traditional fall recipes for coconut and cardamom making it a new way to use everyone’s favorite gourd.
Kenyan Short Ribs (Nyma Choma)
Short ribs are one of those things that I always love to order out, but have never made at home so I’m trying my hand here with Kenyan Short Ribs (Nyma Choma).
South African Bunny Chow
South African Bunny chow, often referred to simply as a bunny, is a fast food dish consisting of a hollowed-out loaf of white bread filled with curry. It originated among Indian South Africans of Durban
Cape Malay Fish Curry
Spice up plain fish with this South African cape malay fish curry, packed with flavourful spices and served with a side of sweet, fragrant yellow rice
South African Bobotie
HOLY CRAP. That was the thought that exploded in my brain as the shockwave of flavor traveled from my tongue to my head. Really?? Oh, South Africa, how could I have doubted that your national dish would be every bit as flavorful as you are. Introducing to you, South African Bobotie.
Nigerian Okra Stew with Fu-Fu
Nigerian okra stew with fu-fu is a traditional West African dish made here with frozen okra and dried fish for a flavorful meal.
