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Magali Mutombo

Crispy and soft yuca (cassava) fries

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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.

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3 Essential sauce recipes you should make this summer

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Let 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!

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5 best African beignets (PUFF-PUFF) Recipes Round Up

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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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Sorghum salad with chicken recipe

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A sorghum salad with chicken is the perfect salad to break your routine while eating healthy. You have avocado, chicken, green pepper, red pepper, white beans that comes beautifully together with a red wine shallot vinaigrette. Thus, gives you a salad that is fresh, light and so delicious. After reading this post, sorghum will be your favorite grain to cook with. I guarantee it!

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African beignets with raspberry sauce and pineapple recipe

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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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