Tag Archive for: African Cuisine

Cameroon – Red Sauce With Fresh Fish

Red sauce is sauce that is entirely red in color as it is said in the name, due to some special species that is being used that gives this red color and very succulent at the same time. Red sauce with fresh fish is a particular sauce cooked in the South West region of Cameroon, precisely Buea, the capital of Cameroon.

Tunisian, Algerian – Chicken Chorba

Chorba or Shorba is an Arabic word which means soup or stew. It is a soup which is made by adding chicken to a base of tomatoes, onions, ginger and many other spices. It is said during the Ottoman Empire period this dish was invented by the people. It is also said that during the winter days a family which was very poor made this soup to keep them warm and also to keep their children warm.

Cameroon – Spaghetti With Red Oil

Spaghetti with red oil has the taste of chicken fowler that has been roasted. This is the local way that spaghetti with red oil is being prepared. Spaghetti with red oil is cooked in the Center region of Cameroon notably in the Mvog-Mbi neighborhood.

Somalia – Halwa

Somalia is located on the eastern part called as the horn of Africa, it is bordering the Gulf of Aden in north, Ethiopia in west and Indian Ocean in the east. Halwa (also known as Halwo) is a known cuisine among countries occupied by Arab traditions since it is prepared in very special occasions like Ramadan, weddings or national cerebration.

Cameroon – Kambass With Turning Cocoa Yams and Cocoa Leaves

Kambass is a type of seafood that is eaten in the place of beef or pork. It is highly recommended as a seafood. Kambass are sea creatures that are caught by fishermen living at the coastal areas of Cameroon, precisely coastal areas like Dibamba, Batcham in different regions and localities of Cameroon.

Egypt – Ful Medames

Sulfur Midmas, also known as “Madmas Fools”, is a popular vegan dish in the Middle East and Leviathan, but it is considered an Egyptian dish. Fil Medium is a popular Middle Eastern breakfast cooked with canned beans and cooked lentils and then mixed with glycerin, lemon, and olive oil soup. Many countries, especially some cities, have their own interpretations. This is the best street food I’ve ever seen.

Cameroon – Banana Melaxe

Banana melaxe is a meal gotten from unripe bananas and enough ground groundnut. Banana melaxe is a dish which is very common with Bamlike people from the west region of Cameroon. Banana melaxe is good for breast feeding mothers as it is believed that it helps in producing enough breast milk.

Cameroon – Legumes With Rice and Chicken

Legumes with rice and chicken is a local cuisine that is made of three different sectors of food so as to become one. This dish gives the taste of milky wine. This food is of the main meals that is being prepared during ceremonies such as marriages, birthdays and ceremonies that count a lot for people. Legumes with rice and chicken is mostly prepared in Yaounde, the city of cultural meetings and gatherings.

Cameroon – Vegetables Food

Vegetables food is a food that is made up of just vegetables and onions. The taste is like watery watermelon. This dish is cooked in Nani.

Cameroon – Opeutah Green Leaves Vegetables

Opeutah green leaves vegetables is a type of vegetables that has a sweat and watery taste in the mouth. Opeutah is local village name coming from the West region of Cameroon which has the meaning of joy. This is why the name opeutah has been attributed to this green leaves because every time you eat of this vegetables, what is sure is that you will be joyfull.