Have you ever heard of croquettes? They are small balls that are soft on the inside and crunchy on the outside. You can make them using any type of starch like potatoes, yams, cassava, sweet potatoes, etc. What I particularly like about them is that they have an element of surprise when you take that first bite to determine whether you want to keep eating or not, because nothing from the outside suggests what is in it.
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Appetizer Recipes and Small Bites Perfect for Hosting Celebrations and Gatherings. Find Beautiful Food Snacks, Hors d’oeuvres and One Bite Finger Food Samples.
Crispy and soft yuca (cassava) fries
Crispy yuca fries also known as cassava fries are very popular in Congo. They are soft, but still have a good textured contrast. They are very simple to make with just two ingredients. These fries can also be fried in cooking oil or rendered lard for extra flavour.
In Congo, they usually are served as an appetizer or snack with boiled or roasted peanuts. Yuca fries is common street food in Africa and often served at cafes to satisfy those with an appetite for something more substantial than traditional thin french fries.
[Read more…] about Crispy and soft yuca (cassava) fries5 best African beignets (PUFF-PUFF) Recipes Round Up
By now, most of you know that I love making, eating and developing all sorts of African beignets (also called puff-puff), recipes. This delicacy is very popular throughout sub-Saharan Africa. It might be known under different names but the cooking process is roughly the same everywhere.
I thought I would do a roundup of succulent puff-puff recipes that would make you fall in love with them like never before. For those of you that are just discovering them, I guarantee that you will not be bored with this selection. I would suggest, trying different recipes, at least one per week. Wait. We can even create a special puff-puff month…stay tuned.
I have selected these recipes because I find them original and easy to follow.
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African beignets with raspberry sauce and pineapple is a keeper. The combination of all these flavours create an explosion in the mouth. You are probably aware by now that I love African beignets! I cannot get enough of them! 🙂 You can find my extremely easy beignets recipe here.
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Here is a quick and easy jerk prawns skewers recipe that can be done in less than ten minutes. They can be paired with a soup, salad, pasta, rice to name a few. They are perfect for any occasion and so delicious! For this recipe, I used a mix from Grace Foods called Jerk seasoning.
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African beignets, also known as mikate in Congo, puff-puff in western Africa, are a very popular dessert/snack in Africa. These beignets come with a mango sauce with mint leaves. They are so delicious; I could eat them at any time of the day. Contrary to New Orleans beignets, the mikate are made with just flour and sugar, which are dipped fried later on.
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