#west african cuisine

[morethansalad]

West African Vegan Peanut Soup with Rice Balls

#vegan #lunch #dinner #soups #west african cuisine #african cuisine #peanut butter #tomatoes #garlic #chili #tamari #pumpkin #zucchini #onion #sea salt #🧡

[deepkissesandunexpectedhappiness]

Can someone please tell me if they know the actual origin of Gumbo? I'm just curious, that's all, because I was watching a programme here in Portugal *I can't remember which one anymore and I don't even remember why they even mentioned the dish tbh...my memory's shit, sorry 😅* and they were talking about it and my mother asked "Gumbo? Never heard of it" and I said "Oh I think it's from Louisiana, in America. I remember Tiana from "Princess and The Frog" making it and she lived in New Orleans and it was supposed to be a traditional dish.". Then I googled about it but there's not much about the ACTUAL origin, they only say it's a mix of European *mostly French*, Native American and West African cuisine - I'm just curious to know the origins of the dish 😊

#i like to know more about other cultures (: #gumbo #new orleans #new orleans cuisine #louisiana #american culture #american cuisine #west african cuisine #west african culture #louisiana culture

[foodtellsastory]

#restaurants #houston #west african cuisine #black chefs #nigeria

[chilledagridolce27]

Ugh I miss home

#nigeria #nigerian food #nigerian cuisine #west african cuisine #west african dishes

[dispactke]

Yolélé fonio pilafs inspired by flavors and dishes of West Africa --- biodiverse, regenerative, and climate-resilient farming systems; and to share African ingredients and flavors.

#west african cuisine #fonio pilafs

[askwhatsforlunch]

Winter Comforting Stews

And on cold days when you fancy something warming and hearty, these Winter Comforting Stews are just what you are looking for. Slowly simmered meat or fish, in a broth or thick sauce, but always fragrant and tasty! These few recipes, from all over the world, make one relish a a numbing chill!

Poulet D.G. (Chicken E. O.)

Stoofvlees (Dutch Beef and Beer Stew)

Spinach, Sweet Potato and Lentil Dahl (Vegan)

Potée Auvergnate (Ham Hock, Sausage and Vegetable Stew)

Bourguignon Stew with Cheese Dumplings

Poulet Basquaise (Basque Chicken)

Prawn and Trout Bouillabaisse

Sea Bass with Potatoes and Carrots in Saffron Cream

Burns Night Scotch Broth 

Petit Salé aux Lentilles (Ham Hock and Lentil Stew) 

Lamb Tagine

Sweet Potato Chicken Curry

Hearty Chicken and Dumplings

Chicken Mafé

Beef Stew with Fluffy Dumplings

#Recipe #Recipes #Recipe List #Winter Comforting Stews #Stew #Stews #Stew recipe #Beef Stew recipe #Lamb Stew recipe #Pork Stew recipe #Fish Stew recipe #Chicken Stew recipe #Vegetarian Stew #Vegan Stew #French Cuisine #British and Irish Pub #Belgian and Dutch Kueken #West African and Cameroonian Kitchen #Indian Rasoi #Recipe Box #Winter #Winter recipe #Winter recipes #Winter Warmers

[alvallah]

confession : I'm only vaguely aware of plantains existing as concept from doing research for a banana post a while ago. but don't actually know what they are tbh or what you'd even do with them ?? don't think I've ever seen one irl ? hope you get some soon though

They’re slightly larger than a banana and usually darker, but look just like them otherwise. They also have a similar texture to bananas but they taste almost like potatoes. They’re one of the biggest staples in Caribbean cuisines and west African cuisines alongside rice. You can fry them, bake them, mash them, dry them into little chips (just like you can with bananas). So basically they’re like the savory version of a banana and pair well with rice, beans, chicken, pork, beef, stir fry, etc. or you can fry them on their own and dip the slices into a condiment of your choice for a snack. They’re excellent for people shopping on a budget because they’re super cheap, filling and versatile.

For your viewing pleasure:

Mofongo (Caribbean) —mashed plantains

Fried plantain slices

Plantain chips

Fufu (West African) —dough made of plantains and cassava (cassava is a plant responsible for the texture of tapioca).

Tostones (Latin American/Caribbean) —deep fried plantains

#asks #plantains #cuisine #food #Caribbean #west African #latin american

[ausetkmt]

West African countries like Nigeria, Senegal, Mali and Ghana are now sought-after for their largely unexplored cuisine. The international community has started to recognize the region’s vibrant and healthy ingredients and flavours that could rival that of South-East Asia. West African cuisine is spicy, wholesome and ideal for one-pot dishes that perfectly resonates with the current demand in the food industry. This emerging cuisine is believed to be the next big thing this year and could even surpass Indian food as the new takeaway choice of many.

West African cuisine and innovation

With the number of innovation in the open food markets on the rise, more and more international brands are starting to adopt West African techniques, flavours and combining these with their own. Product innovation includes some key ingredients used in most West African dishes like cassava, okra, plantain, moringa, kola nuts, yam, beans, sorghum, peanuts, ginger, scotch bonnet chillies, and fonio.

Even with the increasing number of people converting to different dietary changes and restrictions, West African cuisine does not seem fazed, thanks to their mainly plant-based and gluten-free dishes. Vegans and vegetarians can still enjoy a big serving of a West-African dish minus the guilt.

West African Cuisine becoming more accessible to the international scene

The rise of some renowned kitchen superstars from West Africa helped in the introduction of West African cuisines to the international food community in the UK and other western countries. The Ghanaian born Zoe Adjonyoh, for example, led the change in raising awareness on the diverse cuisines of her home country by starting her business and writing a book with the same name Zoe’s Ghana Kitchen.

Another notable woman, an ambassador for West African cuisine, a cooking instructor, a published author, business mentor and an advocate for women in leadership, Ebere Akadiri, brought West African cuisine into the Netherlands with her ‘Vibrant West African Cuisine” cooking workshops, video course, packaged signature spice blends and a cookbook entitled Vibrant West African Cuisine. Her brand “Ataro” changed the narratives in the Netherlands even before West African Cuisine became a trend in Europe.

The owner of the first ever Nigerian fine dining restaurant with a Michelin star in the UK, Ikovi, used traditional Nigerian ingredients and combined them with the contemporary techniques used in the West and the result was a new and exciting fusion of flavours that appealed to the European market.

There is a growing opportunity in Europe for emerging cuisines like that of West Africa. The ingredients are natural and easy to find, can be elaborately and paired merely with contemporary cooking methods used in the West and there is a growing number of people craving for an innovative, safe and tasty food adventure.

#How Does West African Cuisine Fit in Today’s Food Trends? - Vibrant West Afrian Cuisine #west african food #world food #african food #africa #cuisine #global cuisine #cooking healthy

[nycfoodieblog]

#soup #african cuisine #west african food

[kendallspussy]

what the fuck is usamerican cuisine....

#latam middle eastern and (south) east asian cuisines high-key underappreciated as always #german cuisine is horrendous btw #where are west african cuisines???? #just absolute bullshit yknow

[morethansalad]

Ghanaian Spinach Stew with Chickpeas (Vegan)

#vegan #lunch #dinner #stews #ghanaian cuisine #west african cuisine #african cuisine #spinach #chickpeas #tomatoes #garlic #onion #ginger #chili #tomato sauce #turmeric #sea salt

[seo1112]

#food #Ghanaian foods in Perth #. Nigerian food in Perth #West African Cuisine in Mount Hawthorn #West African food in Perth #Aseda Jeegs #African lunch bar in perth #African restaurant perth Australia #Fufu with light/pepper soup near Mount Hawthorn #Egusi with pounded yam in Scarborough Beach Rd #Authentic Jollof rice #Perth

[oculuspentacam]

Recipe for West African Lime Cake West African cake is quick and simple to make, and lime juice gives it its delicate flavor. 2.25 teaspoons baking powder, 1 cup white sugar, 1 teaspoon chopped peanuts or to taste, 2.5 tablespoons butter softened, 1 lime juiced, 2 eggs beaten, 1.5 cups all-purpose flour

#butter #cake #cuisine #west african #lime cake recipe #kids #flour

[cryptotheism]

Thoughts on Tulpas?

Really interesting concept, magically speaking.

Ever heard of French tacos? They're heavily inspired by north African cuisine, but for some damn reason, they're called tacos. They are not tacos. A taco is a single, small, corn tortilla, cooked directly on a grill, often topped with meat, specific sorts of melty Mexican cheese, raw or pickled onions, cilantro, salsa, lime juice, etc. They are small dishes, street food, where you are supposed to order two or three.

Whereas a French Taco is closer to a shwarma wrap made wih tortillas and cooked in a panini press. They are large, filling, affairs, stuffed with two types of meat, rich-as-fuck French cheeses, sauteed or grilled vegetables, and rich-as-fuck French sauces (including an east-asian inspired sesame based sauce called "samurai sauce").

They're damn good, but they are certainly not tacos.

Basically, in 1905, a theosophist named Annie Besant traveled to Tibet and studied with Vajrayana monks. She came back to the West talking about "Sprul-pa" and "nirmanakaya" and "emanation bodies" all of which are fascinating theological concepts, but concepts that don't really work outside of specific branches of esoteric Buddhist theology. So, the idea of the "Tulpa" was interpreted through a specifically western esoteric lense, to fit theosophist western esoteric metaphysics.

They're damn cool, but they're certainly not an authentic Tibetan Buddhist concept. But that's okay. Mexican tacos are dope. French tacos are dope. Just don't mistake French tacos for Mexican tacos, and for the love of God don't consider French tacos to be "Authentic Mexican cuisine."

[gaia-prime]

[thehouseofevangelista]

I just watched a tiktok of Will Poulter talking about the lack of fine dining restaurants specializing in African cuisines, and how only 4 Michelin stars have ever been held by Black chefs. I feel like this fact would be such an interesting addition to the Sydney wants a star plot line and considering how their first menu drew so heavily on Carm’s Italian culture it would be nice to see a future menu drawing from Syd’s Nigerian/west African heritage.

#the bear #sydcarmy #sydney adamu #carmy berzatto