Thiakry is a sweet, creamy couscous pudding that is a popular dessert in Gambia and also makes for a satisfying breakfast. It's particularly delicious when topped with grilled pineapple! Making Thiakry (Couscous Pudding) This around-the-world cooking challenge has...
This fried dough recipe produces the best homemade African beignets, which are popular French-inspired treat in Gabon. These soft, fluffy pillows of fried dough are dusted with icing sugar and make for a perfect snack, anytime of the day. Country Number 63: Gabon Upon...
Atakilt Wat, is an Ethiopian vegan stew that is packed with flavour. Cabbage, carrots and potatoes are cooked until tender with a fragrant berbere spice mix. Out of all the African cuisines, Ethiopian is the one hear people rave about the most. The first time I tried...
This Riz aux Epinard recipe makes for the perfect vegetarian side dish. White rice is cooked with spinach, okra and garlic to add extra flavour and nutritional punch. Overview of the Congo Before starting this challenge, I never...
This is vegan pea and mint soup with a twist. Ginger, cayenne and cumin add depth of flavour, mint adds freshness and coconut milk adds creaminess to this delicious plant-based soup! If you're looking for a quick, easy and...
This creamy peanut vegetable stew is simple, healthy and hearty, perfect for a weeknight dinner. Daraba comes from Chad and consists of various vegetables in a creamy peanut sauce, topped with caramelised onion. It's ideal on...
This bouillie recipe (peanut butter rice porridge) uses simples pantry staples to form a truly satisfying breakfast. The nuttiness of the peanut butter melds with the creaminess of rice to create this unique dish from Central...
Vitumba are a fragrant doughnut from Cameroon made from a batter of rice flour and coconut milk. Lightly spiced with cardamon and nutmeg, they are particularly delicious when served with a salted caramel dipping sauce. Overview...
This pudim de leite recipe requires only five ingredients and yields a very impressive result. Creamy baked custard is topped with a silky smooth caramel sauce in this indulgent Cabo Verdean pudding. Overview of Cabo Verde Did...
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