Monkey

Monkey bushmeat is commonly consumed in tropical Africa. Monkey meat is prepared fresh in rural areas. It is also smoked to preserve it and allow it to be sent to market in the cities. A common sight along rural roads is smoked whole monkeys for sale, tales tied to heads to make carrying handles. Fresh monkey meat is often cooked in a Tomato Sauce made from tomatoes, chile peppers, and onions. Smoked monkey meat can be prepared in a Tomato-Peanut sauce: Soak the smoked meat in water, then rinse and drain it. Fry tomatoes, onions, chile pepper, in hot palm oil. Add tomato paste and the monkey meat. Simmer until all is tender. Season with salt and pepper.

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African Proverbs

Wodi soa ensa, fye wo ensa. (Oji) : When you eat a monkey's hand, look at your (own) hand. N.B. -- When you enjoy yourself at the expense of others, remember that you are liable to the same misfortune.
(from: Wit and Wisdom from West Africa, Richard Francis Burton)

Ebi ko kpa Imale, o li on ki idze aya. (Yoruba "Aku") : When the Imale (Yoruban proselyte to El Islam) is not hungry, he says, "I never eat monkey -flesh." N.B. -- Meaning, that when he is hungry he is not so scrupulous about a food ceremonially forbidden. (ibid)

Other African proverbs

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