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  Nkate cake is a delicious sweet snacks that is popular in Equatorial Guinea and in Ghana. It is also known as kongodo in some regions. Nkate cake is a crunchy nougat made from roasted peanuts. It comes in the form of small flat squares. This crunchy snack is addictive, we warned you! Ingredients 3 cups unsalted roasted groundnut or peanuts 1 cup sugar Directions Spread roasted peanuts on a chopping board and crush them with a rolling pin Put sugar into pot or sauce pan adding some water (optional) and cook by Leave the sugar to dissolve or melt, which occurs at approximately 320 degrees Fahrenheit (160 degrees Celsius). At this point, the sugar syrup should be clear in colour. Add crushed peanuts to the sugar syrup Stir vigorously for 2-3 minutes on low heat Spread the crushed peanut syrup mix on a chopping board and use rolling pin to flatten it Quickly cut several deep-ish lines into the flat nkatie cake before it coagulates or hardens The Nkatie cake is then broken off in pie...

 I love soybeans because it's highly proteinous and good for babies,even adult. And while processing it, I'm certain that it's properly processed for best results👌👍 Ingredients 5 cups soybeans 1 cup Dried prawns Water (for washing and cooking) Method of processing Soya Beans Pick off dirt from soybeans you seeds dust it, and rinse the soybeans well to remove all forms of dust. Once rinsed, Pour into a big clean bowl and soak overnight (water level should be way above the beans. Wash off the bean chaff and drain to remove as much water as possible Sun dry till soybeans moisture is dried up within 3-4months 👌👍. Place a fry pan or dry pot (or popcorn maker) over medium heat and allow heat up, pour in the silly beans and stir to brown up a little but not to burn Remove the beans from the popcorn maker or frying pan immediately once they appear browned. Place the roasted soy beans into the blender, coffee grinder or special grinder(or best still take to your local mill for g...

 Akara is a very delicious, vegetarian-friendly meal. It is crispy, golden, tasty, downright irresistible, and quite filling. It is also known as black-eyed peas fritters, beans fritters, or Acaraje, is a very delicious, deep-fried bean cake made from black-eyed peas paste. These are quick, easy, and tasty and involves only a handful of simple ingredients – black-eyed peas, peppers, onions, salt, and seasoning cube. It is a vegetarian-friendly meal eaten in most parts of West Africa and Brazil.  Though it’s origin is said to be from the Yoruba tribe of Nigeria but somehow it has found its way to the hearts of other west African countries and even beyond. How to make Akara:  Soak for about 30 minutes or till the skin swells. Peel off the beans with your hands (the hard way) or use a blender and pulse a couple of times to split the beans (the easy way) Blend the peeled beans with peppers, crayfish, salt, and bouillon powder (or cube). Whisk until the batter becomes airy and...

These amazingly soft donuts are very famous in East Africa where I come from. They are excellent with a cup of tea or coffee. The dash of cardamom adds an authentic taste which makes it different from regular donuts. You can serve it with either honey or jam. Could be also served with curry - that is how we like it. Ingredients for 40 mandazis 3 cups  all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting  (375 g) ½ cup  sugar  (100 g) 1 ½ teaspoons  baking powder 2 teaspoons  ground cardamom ½ teaspoon  kosher salt 1 egg, beaten 13 ½ oz  coconut milk, 1 can  (400 mL) oil, for frying Procedures for Preparation In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, cardamom, and salt. Make a well in the center, then use a rubber spatula to mix in the egg and coconut milk until the dough comes together. Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead until smooth. Dive the dough into 4 portions. Roll out 1 portion of dough into a circle about ¼...

 Are you having friends over for dinner? Surprise your guests this Soul Food Sunday with our simply delicious Coconut Rice recipe! This simple combination of coconut, rice and spices brings a rich taste and aroma to the dinner table – and will certainly have your guests asking for more! INGREDIENTS : 1 tbsp. paprika 1 tbsp. cayenne pepper 5 green chillies 1 medium green bell pepper; chopped 1 tsp. salt 2 seasoning cubes 1 tbsp. coconut oil 1 medium sized onion; chopped 1 clove garlic 1 tsp. chopped ginger 2 tsp. ground crayfish 2 large coconuts or 3 cups coconut milk 3 cups long grain rice 1 cup chicken stock METHOD : If you're using fresh coconuts, crack it open and separate the softer inner part from the hard shell using a small knife. Chop the coconuts into tiny bits and then put it in a blender with a few cups of warm water. Blend for about 6 min. Pour the contents of the blender into a small sieve and drain the milk. Apply pressure to make sure you squeeze all the milk out. Yo...

 Am I one of those people that have high taste for Jollof….? Maybe. But it’s absolutely delicious, so it doesn’t really matter. My goal in preparing rice or spaghetti is to make it tasted and look like jollof, that spicy taste that gives the environment irresistible aroma🤩 Because of my love for Jollof, I had to make every rice or spaghetti meal looks Jolloffu😋😍 Ingredients 1 lb usually 1 box thin spaghetti 2 3/4 cups chicken stock I used a home made stock 5 large about 2 lbs plum/ roma tomatoes 1 large onion 1 red bell pepper 2 scotch bonnet peppers 3 tbsp vegetable oil 2 tbsp bouillon powder 1 tsp dried thyme 1 tsp curry powder A small handful of basil optional Salt to taste Instructions Blend the tomatoes, onions, and peppers until smooth. Boil down the tomato sauce on in a pot on medium- high heat until the sauce is about half the amount, and has thickened significantly to look like a paste. This takes about 15-20 minutes, depending on how high the heat is. Be sure to stir t...

  Ogbono soup or Ofe Ogbono as it’s called by the Igbos in Nigeria is a delicious Soup that is similar to Okro/Okra soup because of its viscosity. In fact Nigerians almost always include it when cooking Okro/Okra Soup. This soup is also known as draw soup, is tasty and very easy to prepare. Procedure Before Cooking: Grind/blend your ogbono seeds with either dry mill, dry blender, or hand grinding machine. Heat up your palm oil in a low heat, until it is hot, but not smoking, for about 1 to 2 minutes. Once melted, turn off the heat, and add in your ogbono inside the oil and stir to dissolve the ogbono with your palm oil and set aside  OR  Dissolve the ogbono with the cooking stock to create paste, before adding it to the soup. By adding the stock, it dissolves easily and it avoid lumps in the soup. Pluck, wash, and shred your vegetable leaves of choice.  Wash the unshelled periwinkles, dried/smoked fish, stock fish, kpomo, and other ingredients and set aside.  Ch...

Muamba de Galinha gets its unique flavor from Red Palm Oil. This spicy stew tastes great with yuca, or serve over rice. Ingredients ▢  3   – 3 1/2 pound chicken cut in pieces ▢  Juice ½ lemon   optional ▢  1   teaspoon   white pepper ▢  1   teaspoon   minced garlic ▢  ½   teaspoon   dried thyme ▢  1   teaspoon   salt ▢  ½   teaspoon   smoked paprika ▢  ½   teaspoon   chicken bouillon powder ▢  ¼   cup   canola oil ▢  ¼   cup   palm oil ▢  4-5   garlic minced ▢  2-3   onions sliced ▢  2   tomatoes diced ▢  1   teaspoon   white pepper ▢  1   teaspoon   smoked paprika ▢  Whole hot pepper pierced   chili, Scotch bonnet ▢  ½ -1   pound   butternut squash cut into large cubes ▢  18-20   Okra sliced in half ▢  2   cups   or more chicken broth or wa...

For those who probably have never heard of Kapenta, it is a small nutritious fish species which is populary known as ndaga or dagaa. The fish is common in Zambia, Zimbabwe, Malawi, and Kenya.  In Kenya, Kapenta is popularly known as Omena. Though the fish may have different names, they do not vary. However, you will be stunned to find out that Kapenta has more health benefits than most fish species. The fish has a distinct taste, and its preparation is easy and straightforward. But before we take you through the preparation process, take a look at the reasons why you should add Kapenta to your diet. Ingredients 2   tablespoons   vegetable oil 3   stalks celery   chopped 2   carrots   chopped 1   onion   chopped 1   green bell pepper   chopped 3   cloves   garlic   minced 4   cups   fish stock 2   potatoes   peeled and cubed 1   cup   crushed tomatoes 1   tbsp   red pepper flakes...

I can barely keep my hands off homemade plantain chips. From the time I make it, it feels like I have been trapped. I keep eating and eating and eating😁😁 I only rest when it is all finished!🤩 When I want to indulge, I make plantain chips. They are irresistible! So, how do you make plantain chips? It is pretty simple. First, you peel the plantains, then you slice them thinly and you deep fry to perfection. Then you enjoy! Ingredients 3 green plantains (unripe and firm to the touch) ½ teaspoon salt Oil for frying TIPS FOR MAKING HOMEMADE PLANTAIN CHIPS Use salt water instead of sprinkling salt directly only the plantains. This ensures that salt gets into every nook and cranny of the plantain. Slice the plantains using a mandoline slicer or the slicing side of a box grater. This ensures thin even slices that will cook evenly. Also, do not gather the sliced plantains and place into the oil all at once, I have found that doing it that way leads to several plantain...

There are many snacks/desserts referred to as coconut candy but the sweet chewy Coconut Candy discussed here is the one we make in Nigeria. Though some work goes to grating the fresh coconut meat into tiny pieces, the snack itself is very simple to make. Ingredients 1 head fresh coconut with the juice 200g icing sugar (powdered sugar) Water Before you make the Nigerian Coconut Candy Break the coconut, making sure to collect the coconut juice from it. Remove the meat from the shells and grate the meat into small pieces. I use the smaller openings on this grater for this task. Make sure to grate along the meat of the coconut rather than across it. This is so that you'll have long thin coconut pieces rather than a mass of grated coconut. Directions Pour the coconut juice into the pot. Add the icing sugar (powdered sugar). Stir. Add the tiny coconut pieces and stir. Add water to the same level as the coconut pieces. Cover the pot and set to boil at high heat. Once the contents start bo...

deliciously tasty South African Street food with made with aromatic spices, meat, chickpeas and potatoes served in hollow bread. A one-of-a-kind sandwich Ingredients ▢  1   pound   chicken thighs or breast cut in bite-sized pieces ▢  1/2   cup   canola or cooking oil ▢  2-3   Curry leaves ▢  1   teaspoons   minced ginger ▢  2   teaspoons   minced garlic ▢  1   Tablespoon   curry powder or more ▢  1   medium onion   diced ▢  2   medium tomatoes diced ▢  1   cinnamon stick ▢  1 1/2  teaspoon   paprika ▢  3   green cardamom pods   lightly crushed ▢  8   ounce   or less potatoes cleaned and cut into cubes ▢  1 15   ounce   can chickpeas rinsed and drained ▢  ½   teaspoon   cayenne pepper   optional ▢  11/2   cup   or more chicken broth or water Put salt and pepper to taste...