Tag Archive for: African Cuisine

Botswana – Seswaa

Seswaa cuisine in Botswana is normally prepared in special occasions like independence-day, wedding ceremonies and other great celebrations.

Morocco, Algeria, Liberia, Israel, Tunisia – Couscous

Couscous is an Maghrebi cuisine also known as a North African cuisine. It is a grain product made from semolina which is mixed with different spices and stew. It is a very old dish which goes back centuries. In the Arabic cookbooks of the 14th century there are many mentions of dishes like couscous. There are also many variations of couscous depending on the place where you are eating it.

Barondo, Cameroon – Ekwang

The meal is also one of Cameroon special though it is a local cuisine of the Barondo people. In most restaurants in Cameroon, you will find Ekwang on the menu.

Nigeria – Egusi Sauce and Snails With Ripe Plantains

A snail is one of the oldest mollusks to have existed. Some will say they can’t consume such, but after tasting it for the first time with some pepper, the story will be told different. Probably after reading this, you may want to prepare Egusi sauce and snails.

Cameroon – Hot Taper Taper With Pork

Hot taper taper comes about from the hot environment of the city of Douala. In the Nord regions in Cameroon it is typically known for its hot environment, that’s why it is called hot taper taper with cork.

Liberia – Chicken Palava

The traditional dish you are about to know today is Palava sauce. This sauce is prepared with spinach and okra. But at times okra could be missing but not spinach.

Zimbabwe – DOVI (Peanut Butter Stew)

Zimbabwe is located in southern Africa, largely occupied by Shona and Ndebele tribes. Dovi is a stew containing peanut butter in large, though it normally comprises of different vegetables or meat mix.

Nigeria – Fried Rice

Fried rice in Nigeria is among the loved dishes and prepared in every home mostly for special home events.

Cameroon – MARAQ or Pepper Soup Meat Sauce

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West Africa – FuFu

FuFu is a very unique dough that is made with cassava. This dish is made in different countries by adding different ingredients according to the countries like Cuban, Ghananian, Liberia, etc. Fufu is eaten with fingers and small balls dipped in soup or added to the sauce. In the African tradition, Fufu acts as a family in the form of a big toe.