Tag Archive for: African Cuisine

Cameroon – Ndop Mushroom Meat With Corn Fufu

Ndop mushroom meat is a form of meat that replaces the meat from animals like cow meat, goat meat and monkey. The reason why mushroom is being used as meat is due to the fact that there is no direct access of meat for the inhabitants, so in return, they turn to use plants as their source of meat.

Senegal – Mafé

Mafé dish is originated from Mali specifically to Mandika and Bambara people, yet it became famous in the country because of the agricultural factor of cultivating it’s basics ingredients that is ground nuts.

Madagascar – Foza sy hena-kisoa (Seafood Platter)

Among the best cuisines from Madagascar is this one, being prepared with the fusion of stir-fried pork, crab, and lobster roast. All these are sea food that are largely found around Madagascar coasts and easy to get.

Tanzania – Red Rice (Tomato Rice)

Red rice in Tanzania is among the best loved dishes, as it tests ones well cooking strategy. There is a say, “one rice piece, a thousand cooking styles”. The cuisine resembles to Jollof rice from Nigeria but this one is quite different, once you take it, you won’t regret it.

Cameroon – Yellow Cabbage With Red Beans and Sweat Potatoes

Yellow Cabbage with red beans and sweat potatoes is a delicious meal that is being prepared in the afternoon around a family gathering for a family meeting and enjoyment purpose. Wine is very important for the digestion process. This dish comes from the locality of South West region in Cameroon, precisely in the Mbam region.

Nigeria – Efo Riro

Efo Riro is a Yoruba tribe term meaning “stirring green leaves”, ego stands for “to stir” and Riro stands for “green leaves”. In Yoruba land you may even get snails and shrimps included. I promise once you taste this dish, you won’t forgive yourself to cook it daily.

Cameroon – Crayfish Stew

Crayfish Stew is a local cuisine that is being prepared in beaches during party times. This dish is a meal that brings more adrenaline to individuals that feast around the beach. Crayfish stew is being prepared at the surrounding of coastal areas, better known as beaches in Limbe and Kribi in Cameroon.

Malawi – Thobwa

Thobwa is the very famous drink of Malawi. This drink is non-alcoholic but if we can leave this drink for few days then we can drink it as an alcoholic drink because it turned into beer due to the fermentation. The meaning of Thobwa is “SWEET BEER” but it is not alcoholic. It is a very refreshing drink on Hot days. In addition, The main famous foods of MALAWI are Fish and tea. This drink was originated from ZAMBIA but then famous in MALAWI.

Cameroon – Boiled Eggs With Jinje Stew

Boiled eggs with jinje stew is a food that is being prepared for events concerning the invitations of people. It is a food mixture that talks of the culture of Bamendja’s, a rich village land in agricultural environment. Bamendja is a village locality found in the grassfields of Cameroon.

Cameroon – Fried Plaintain With Crayfish, Chicken and Beef

Eating fried plantains with crayfish, chicken and beef may seem crazy to some people, to others it is what they want and no one can stop them from doing so. People even go to the extent of organizing challenges to know new types of food and who can eat the highest. This is case with the Ndopmbi food challenge. Fried plantain with crayfish, chicken and beef is being prepared in Littoral region of Cameroon.