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I have been wanting to share with you this poached fish with okra recipe for months now, and I am so glad that the day is finally here! Months ago, I ate a delicious okra soup at a friend’s house. I was definitely inspired by it to make this recipe.
This recipe is so light, healthy and well balanced that your palette is delighted at each spoon.
[Read more…] about Poached fish with okra recipeToday, we will learn how to make Lituma. It is a side dish that is vegan, delicious and so versatile originally from Congo. It does not only taste great but it also is healthy for you.
Lituma is a mashed plantains pounded in a mortar traditionally after being boiled for awhile. It is made with unripe and ripe plantains. It has the consistency of a dough with a very blend taste. It is meant to go with meat or fish. It plays the same role as fufu would in a meal.
Today, we are going to talk a poulet mayo recipe that is close to my heart.
If you don’t have time to cook, you can always find Poulet Mayo (chicken with mayonnaise) on every street in Congo-Kinshasa. Every family has their own recipe, but the basic cooking method is always the same.
I am not sure of its origin but poulet mayo recipe (chicken with mayonnaise) has grown in popularity within the last five years in Kinshasa.
[Read more…] about Poulet Mayo recipe (chicken with mayonnaise) from CongoCrispy 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) friesLet me share with you three essential sauce recipes you should make this summer.
Summer is here , and it’s time to start cooking outside with your grill. If you’re not familiar with barbecue, there are a few essential sauces worth knowing about. To make your meals an awesome surprise, try these sauces recipes for the summer that are easy on the wallet as well as flavor-wise!
I always feel like during the summer, recipes should be fresh, light and most importantly done within 30 min!
[Read more…] about 3 Essential sauce recipes you should make this summerBy 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.
[Read more…] about 5 best African beignets (PUFF-PUFF) Recipes Round Up
