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Ceebu Jën (Rice and Fish)
Ceebu Jën is one of Senegal’s classic dishes. There are dozens of possible variations; use this recipe as a starting point and put in whatever you […]
Read moreJollof Rice
One often hears that Jollof Rice (or Jolof Rice, Djolof Rice) is a Nigerian dish; indeed it is often made by Nigerians. However, it has its origins among the […]
Read moreRiz Senegalais (Senegalese Rice)
Senegalese Rice is a slightly simplified version of Ceebu Jën, with an English name. In Senegal, there can be new variation of this fish and rice dish […]
Read moreZanzibar Pilau
The word pilau comes from the Persian word pilav or pilaw, which is also the origin of pilaf, as in “rice pilaf”. The pilav rice cooking technique is found throughout the Middle East […]
Read moreAkoho sy Voanio (Chicken in Coconut Milk)
The island nation of Madagascar is famous for its amazing animals and beautiful flowers. It should also be well-known for this delicious chicken dish, Akoho sy […]
Read moreAshanti Chicken
Can a recipe become extinct? If so, this one should be on the endangered recipe list. It is described in two historic texts (see below), […]
Read moreChicken in Cumin Sauce
An easy-to-make chicken stew. Cumin is a popular spice in Africa. Serve with Baton de Manioc (also called Chikwangue), or Fufu, or Rice.
Read moreChicken in Peanut-Tomato Sauce
In Africa, peanuts are often called groundnuts, and many variations on this “chicken-groundnut stew” are found throughout Sub-Saharan Africa. Homemade peanut butter is often used in central […]
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