Recipezaar: Kwanzaa,African recipes

African Ginger Cake

Thu, 14 Oct 1999 05:17:00 -0400

GINGER CAKE ORIGIN (SIERRA LEONE, WEST AFRICA) -- posted by milocompany

African Sadza Dumpling

Sun, 21 Nov 1999 19:31:00 -0500

African Nzema / Sadza / Banku / Ugali / Pap / Mealie-meal. Due to its enormous popularity, Sadza is regarded as Zimbabwe's national dish. Like the West African Banku, the East African Ugali, the Zambian Ntsima and the South African Mealie-meal, Sadza is a stiff, steamed dumpling made from white maize flour or rapoko (red millet flour) and served with stews or roasted meat, fish or vegetables and sauce. This makes a mountain! I use 1/5th of this for 3 people. -- posted by Chipili

Yellow Rice II

Mon, 22 Nov 1999 06:24:00 -0500

In South Africa we have a rich heritage of amongst others, Indian and Malay cooking. -- posted by Miss Daisy

Bobotie

Thu, 10 Feb 2000 13:27:00 -0500

This is a common South African dish, also known as Beef Pie. -- posted by Troy A. Hakala

West African Lemony Chicken-Okra Soup

Mon, 13 Mar 2000 21:36:00 -0500

. -- posted by Dreamgoddess

Injera (Ethiopian Flat Bread)

Thu, 19 Jul 2001 09:29:37 -0400

You just gotta try it. -- posted by *~Christine~*

Doro Wat (Chicken Stewed in Red Pepper Paste)

Wed, 01 Aug 2001 09:01:28 -0400

-- posted by Ashley U

Injera (Ethiopian Flat Bread)

Thu, 30 Aug 2001 11:02:26 -0400

The bread that Ethiopian food is served on/with. -- posted by Moishe Lettvin (1)

Coconut Bean Soup

Sat, 08 Sep 2001 13:36:55 -0400

This is a lovely spicy Soup with African overtones.Its one of my Favourites!A Bonus being its so quuick and easy to make. -- posted by Norahs Girl

Peanut Butter Soup

Mon, 10 Sep 2001 09:17:10 -0400

Sounds questionable but tastes wonderful. -- posted by Anne

Okra on the side

Tue, 18 Sep 2001 10:01:53 -0400

A delightful dish from "Sundays at Moosewood Restaurant" cookbook. -- posted by DiB's

Nigerian Coconut Shrimp Rice

Thu, 20 Sep 2001 10:22:21 -0400

Don't have two coconuts? Use a can of coconut milk with water to make 2-1/2 cups. -- posted by Holiday

Beetroot Cake

Sun, 07 Oct 2001 13:38:02 -0400

This cake might sound odd!as it uses Beetroot but do try it I think you,ll be pleasently surprised. -- posted by Norahs Girl

Pumpkin Peanut Soup

Wed, 31 Oct 2001 17:29:31 -0500

The combination of peanut butter and cream, makes this unusual soup very rich. It goes together in a snap for an elegant first course. A hollowed out fresh pumpkin shell makes a unique serving tureen -- posted by Mirj

Yetakelt W'et (spicy mixed vegetable stew)

Wed, 07 Nov 2001 13:51:28 -0500

-- posted by LikeItLoveIt

Yemiser W'et (spicy lentil stew)

Wed, 07 Nov 2001 13:51:30 -0500

-- posted by LikeItLoveIt

INJERA (Flat bread)

Wed, 07 Nov 2001 17:22:24 -0500

-- posted by LikeItLoveIt

Poulet Yassa (Chicken Yassa) from Africa

Wed, 28 Nov 2001 09:32:01 -0500

This traditional chicken dish from the Casamance region of Senegal is one of the most famous African recipes and is found in Senegalese restaurants the world over. For best results let the chicken marinate overnight; in Africa, this is essential to tenderize the sometimes tougher African fowl. It is also very good when made with fish. For the simplest yassa, make the marinade from just oil, lemon juice, onions, and a little mustard. -- posted by Ed Gibbon

West African Beans

Sun, 09 Dec 2001 12:13:44 -0500

I love this dish! I married a man from French West Africa (once upon a time) and learned to cook their dishes. The more you make this dish, the better you get at it. Actually, the beans are a healthy food and very fulfilling. You can add Meat and make this a one-dish meal. A loaf of french bread is great with it. -- posted by bayoucritter aka. angela

Macadamia Nut Bobotie

Wed, 19 Dec 2001 12:46:50 -0500

This is a different dish for vegetarians. Very tasty! -- posted by DiB's

Sweet Potato Salad (Slatit batata helwa)

Mon, 14 Jan 2002 09:21:23 -0500

This Moroccan salad is both sweet and spicy. I like the olives and capers in it, but you could just as easily leave them out. I also wonder if it would be good with a handful of raisins, instead of the olives? -- posted by Sackville

Banana Curry Soup

Sat, 02 Mar 2002 09:42:12 -0500

Simple African soup. Posted in responce to an ISO reqest. -- posted by 1Steve

Tanzanian Curried Chicken-Banana Soup

Sat, 02 Mar 2002 09:48:46 -0500

Spicy, sweet, aromatic, and succulent all at once.This is a wonderful soup, reflective of the hot African sun of its origin. -- posted by 1Steve

Piri-Piri (Chilli Dip)

Sat, 02 Mar 2002 09:58:17 -0500

Piri-piri is a popular Tanzanian dip used for grilled meat and chicken. Sometimes it is also mixed and eaten with rice. It might seem like lot of ingredients, but the preparation is very simple. One of the good things about this sauce is that the quantity of chili powder can be adjusted to suit your personal taste. (In Tanzania, it is very hot). Got this on the net ! -- posted by Mini R.

Senegalese sweet potato, rice and beans stew

Sat, 09 Mar 2002 23:04:04 -0500

In the early 1990's, a housemate of mine went to Goree Island in Senegal, and came back with this recipe and a husband :-) This is a hearty, tasty stew of yams, black-eyed peas, and rice. I like to serve it on New Years Day. Use more or less hot pepper depending on your preference. -- posted by Geri by the Sea

Spicy African Peanut Soup

Mon, 08 Apr 2002 15:35:36 -0400

We served this on Christmas Eve to friends and family and it was a universal hit! Very filling and its orange colour looks beautiful in a bowl. -- posted by Sackville

African Peanut Dipping Sauce

Fri, 12 Apr 2002 11:52:44 -0400

This recipe comes from the Moosewood Restaurant. It is a great dip for grilled, roasted, and deep-fried vegetables, as well as strips of roasted chicken. Great for parties and snacking! It stores well, up to 2-3 weeks in the fridge, just reheat and serve! -- posted by Sue L

Cheesy Mielie Cornbread

Thu, 16 May 2002 21:29:47 -0400

A good South African standby often served at Braai's (barbecues). -- posted by Norahs Girl

Golden Fire Tilapia

Tue, 21 May 2002 22:13:53 -0400

I tend to experiment a lot and hardly ever remember what it was that was good. However, this is one experiment that I make over and over again. It happens to be very similar to an African recipe, minus the kumquats, so it was one of those experiments that had already been proven elsewhere. I find that tilapia works well with this, but I have also made it with salmon and bream to good results. Sole does not work well as it tends to fall apart, and halibut just didn't seem to pick up the flavors. I like it with serrano peppers, for those who like a milder dish jalapenos work well. The kumquats add to the citrus intensity and they look good in the sauce (and what else can you do with them?). -- posted by Gato Volando

African Piri - Piri Kabobs

Wed, 22 May 2002 18:33:41 -0400

For Bergy, hope this is the right piri-piri spice mix. Found this in B H & G and will try it this weekend. Looks wonderful in the picture and sounds great. It will be interesting to see how it works. Will comment after I try it and let you all know. -- posted by Derf

Fufu

Mon, 29 Jul 2002 19:40:04 -0400

Delicious African side dish that tastes like pumpkin! -- posted by JenniferB

Sudanese Yogurt and Tahini Dip

Mon, 19 Aug 2002 18:11:23 -0400

Makes a great vegetable dip. -- posted by Sue L

Ethiopian Dorowat version 2

Tue, 24 Sep 2002 23:06:26 -0400

-- posted by Megstar

Hot and Spicy Ethiopian Chicken

Mon, 14 Oct 2002 22:15:10 -0400

This is a stew like recipe, fit to feed a crowd. I've never tried it, but it looked so interesting I couldn't resist sharing. You could use Zaar to scale this recipe down, and I'm told other meats work in this dish as well as chicken. -- posted by Sackville

Banana Bread (from Africa!)

Thu, 21 Nov 2002 20:16:59 -0500

this is an unusual banana bread recipe in that it uses a solid rather than liquid fat (ie. butter not oil), unlike most quickbread recipes, and is made more like cookies are. the result is very delicious, though - a super-light, slightly rich, moist bread. the recipe comes from an african cookbook. -- posted by pollen

South African Curried Lamb Casserole with Raisins & Almonds

Thu, 19 Dec 2002 20:08:01 -0500

In South Africa, curried ground lamb, bread soaked in milk, almonds, raisins and bay leaves fashioned into a kind of flat meat loaf is described by some as a collision of Dutch and Malayan pantries. Next time you crave meat loaf, try this version. From "Home Cooking Around the World." Very good served with shredded carrot salad. -- posted by Miss Annie

Alicha (Ethiopian Stew)

Mon, 06 Jan 2003 20:25:56 -0500

One of my distant relatives in the middle of Outback Australia married an Ethiopian woman. Good choice - the woman can cook, and well enough to be featured on a food show on national TV. -- posted by Missy Wombat

African Chicken Curry

Wed, 08 Jan 2003 20:13:28 -0500

Shared with me by a missionary from Africa. I like this because it is somewhat sweet yet it is also savoury. -- posted by TammieV

Somalian tea

Wed, 08 Jan 2003 20:14:36 -0500

Stopping in Somalia on a virtual Round the World foodie tour...here's the recipe I found. -- posted by Missy Wombat

South African Sausage (Boerewors)

Fri, 10 Jan 2003 20:11:15 -0500

This is the best sausage I have ever had. It will make any South African Homesick instantly. It is very filling. I got it when I lived in South Africa for a couple of years. -- posted by Zookeenee

Namibian Black-Eyed Peas

Sat, 15 Feb 2003 20:03:46 -0500

Felt like checking out some international recipes and Africa in particular. The times are guesses. -- posted by Missy Wombat

North African Cauliflower Soup

Sat, 22 Feb 2003 20:01:46 -0500

From one of the Moosewood Cookbooks. A favorite with my lunch bunch. -- posted by ratherbeswimmin'

Tunisian Vegetable Stew

Sat, 22 Feb 2003 20:10:04 -0500

This recipe was originally posted by Zenith, who is no longer active at Zaar. She was a wonderful chef, however, so when her recipes went up for adoption I grabbed as many as I could. This is one that had been in my cookbook for months and months, and I still haven't gotten around to trying it. She is greatly missed! Here's what she had to say about this recipe: "A quick and easy vegetarian meal, perfect when served over couscous." -- posted by spatchcock

East African Braised Chicken

Wed, 26 Feb 2003 20:10:19 -0500

This is a wonderful dish I found in "Cooking Light" magazine. This dish if full of flavor and despite all the ingredients, it is very easy to make. It's good served with rice and a flat bread. Braising in a this highly aromatic liquid yields an exceptionally flavorful and tender result. -- posted by L. Duch

Tunisian Vegetable Stew

Sat, 01 Mar 2003 20:05:46 -0500

This was given to me by a dear friend. I think it comes from a Moosewood cookbook. -- posted by ratherbeswimmin'

Senegalese Peanut Soup

Tue, 01 Apr 2003 20:10:27 -0500

From a WW cookbook. Very tasty and quick. Low in calories and fat (chickpeas stretch the peanut butter flavor). Only 4 WW points per serving! -- posted by Carianne

Zhoug

Thu, 03 Apr 2003 20:00:57 -0500

This is a very tasty yemenite hot sauce recipe which comes from Joan Nathan. It is a great condiment with real heat and flavour. It can be used in spreads, salad dressings, soups, marinades. You name it. Enjoy! -- posted by Miraklegirl

South Africa Vegetable Curry

Tue, 15 Apr 2003 20:04:53 -0400

I'm not sure where this recipe came from but it is very good. Serve with brown rice. Can also top with shredded coconut and chutney. -- posted by Kannwilson

Sweet Potato and Peanut Soup

Wed, 28 May 2003 20:07:09 -0400

This spicy, tasty soup is something a bit different and easy to assemble. The bright orange-fleshed sweet potato is not only attractive to the eye, but tastes beautiful. We loved it when my brother served it and begged the recipe from him. For best results, use Thai-style sweet chili sauce. -- posted by Daydream

Moroccan Rub - Meat, Poultry, or Vegetables

Wed, 18 Jun 2003 20:18:13 -0400

Use 1 Tbs per pound of meat, poultry or vegetables for a moroccan influence! -- posted by Tish

African Spiced Vegetable Salad

Mon, 15 Sep 2003 20:05:16 -0400

Very good and a nice change. I am not a big fan of cauliflower so I use a bag of fresh stir fry vegetables instead. The presentation is very colorful. I adapted this recipe from a Weight Watchers cookbok. 1 point per 1 cup serving. -- posted by Amber of AZ

Spicy Chicken With Couscous

Wed, 01 Oct 2003 20:00:09 -0400

This is a deliciously spicy low fat chicken dish. You control the spiciness with strength of the curry powder you add. You can even leave out the chicken to use it as a side dish. -- posted by Rogue Red

Namurrah or Cream of Wheat Cake

Thu, 02 Oct 2003 20:01:14 -0400

This is the easiest cake imaginable! Try it if you're looking for a low-fat cake or if (like me) you're wondering when the Cream of Wheat will ever get used up. The texture is like a muffin merged with pudding. It's different than most cakes but well worth trying. I thought of Najwa's Basbousa #12957 when I saw this in the Arab section of RecipeLand. Both are similar but this version has a thicker syrup and calls for Cream of Wheat and yogurt rather than semolina and buttermilk. The almonds on top are a nice touch. I like both recipes and personally think its best to bake them a day ahead so the syrup can thoroughly permeate the cake. It's great with coffee or tea--if you're concerned about fat in your diet, try this and you might not miss those high fat coffee cakes! -- posted by TommyGato

Curried Peanut Soup

Thu, 09 Oct 2003 20:00:27 -0400

I tried this recipe once at a potluck and fell in love with it. It had been made by a friend who had lived in Kenya for a couple of years. Searched for the recipe for nearly 15 years when I finally stumbled upon it on the internet. -- posted by evelyn/athens

Autumn Chicken Stew

Mon, 03 Nov 2003 20:02:05 -0500

I adapted this recipe from one that appeared in BBC Good Food magazine and loved the rich, earthy flavours it produced. The original inspiration for this dish apparently comes from Tunisia and it certainly reminded me of some African stews I have had. The changes I made were to use butternut squash instead of pumpkin, fresh ginger instead of ground and two cans of tomatoes instead of one. I also used my chili olive oil, which is stored in a jar with hot chillis to give it some bite, but if you don't have any spicy oils to use, you could add in a bit of chili powder, cayenne pepper or some harissa. This is a very adaptable recipe so have fun playing with it. -- posted by Sackville

Curry Apple Carrot Soup

Fri, 05 Dec 2003 20:00:56 -0500

Use Vegetable broth or Vegetarian Chicken broth sub for Vegetarian option -- posted by Evilcupcakes

Dukkah

Sun, 14 Dec 2003 20:00:30 -0500

An amazing spice and nut mixture that can be sprinkled on salads or pasta dishes, mixed with olive oil and brushed on pita or pizza dough, or coated on chicken or fish and then grilled. You can also take some great bread, dip it in olive oil, then in the Dukkah... heaven. Enjoy! -- posted by Miraklegirl

Groundnut (peanut) stew

Mon, 29 Dec 2003 20:00:20 -0500

I found this in an article about Kwanzaa and thought I'd add it to Zaar....I haven't tried this one, but it looks good! -- posted by Hey Jude

Collard greens and red beans

Mon, 29 Dec 2003 20:00:21 -0500

Another Kwanzaa recipe that needs a home on Zaar. This is very tart, reduce the vinegar if you prefer. Found in Chicago Tribune, I haven't tried this yet. -- posted by Hey Jude

Kwanzaa Chicken Chews

Mon, 05 Jan 2004 20:00:22 -0500

I found this easy recipe in the Chicago Tribune, in an article about food for Kwanzaa. -- posted by Hey Jude

East African Tomato Chutney

Wed, 18 Feb 2004 19:59:49 -0500

This is a delicious, robust tomato condiment that can accompany grilled foods, curry, or as a mix-in for pasta or a baked potato topping. Try it in the summer with garden-fresh tomatoes - outstanding! -- posted by EdsGirlAngie

The Best Benne Wafers

Mon, 26 Dec 2005 19:21:31 -0500

"Benne" means sesame seeds, and these are deliciously crispy little cookies. I made these recently for a friend-of-the-family who celebrates Kwanzaa, and he loved them. They originate in Africa, but have become a tradition in the deep south of the United States. They are also the only Kwanzaa cookie type I could find; as an added bonus (although the ingredients sound REALLY weird), they're delicious! -- posted by hannahactually

Tanzanian Tonic

Thu, 15 Jun 2006 23:14:13 -0400

Delicious drink served in Tanzania with fresh fruit nectar and rum. Africa is the land of the freshest, sweetest and most ripe fruits in the world. I bet these are to die for when drank with the fresh fruits of Tanzania Recipe was adapted from The African Cookbook by Bea Sandler. -- posted by NcMysteryShopper

Injera (African [ Ethiopian] Flat Bread)

Thu, 15 Jun 2006 23:33:12 -0400

This is a simplified version of Injera. There are many sites where you can find the more traditional way of making it but this is quite close in taste and texture and 300 times easier. Injera is used the same way some cultures use Tortillas, as a scoop and/or wrap for food. Try this with any sort of saucy dish... it's great and oh so simple. -- posted by JanetC-KY

Dawa (African Cocktail)

Sat, 17 Jun 2006 13:58:32 -0400

Dawa means "medicine" or "magic potion" in Swahili. In other words, a dawa is said to be so potent that it will cure whatever ails you. The recipe is based on a famous Brazilian drink that was introduced to Kenya. It is now one of the most widely consumed cocktails in Kenya and has spread through out North and South Africa (especially in touristy regions). Recipe compiled through different sources while researching African Beverages. Enjoy! -- posted by NcMysteryShopper

Kuku Paka (Chicken in a Spiced Coconut/ Tomato Sauce)

Sat, 17 Jun 2006 15:15:40 -0400

Posting this for ZWT 2006, this is an Eastern Africa dish from Swahili. As it uses curry, if you've looked at my recipes before, you should have KNOWN you'd find something like it here hehehe. This gets served over hot rice. -- posted by JanetC-KY

Moroccan Lamb or Beef

Mon, 19 Jun 2006 18:30:30 -0400

Posting this for ZWT 2006. I haven't tried this yet but it sounds like a good recipe for those nights when you are too busy to get into cooking yet want something with a good flavor. -- posted by JanetC-KY

Zimbabwe Greens

Mon, 18 Dec 2006 17:28:38 -0500

They use different greens in Africa but collard greens come the closest. Adapted from Recipes from countries around the world. -- posted by Sharon123

Kunde (A Kenyan Stew)

Sat, 19 May 2007 22:08:36 -0400

A Kenyan Stew typically served over rice. I used dry roasted peanuts since the original recipe did not specify. -- posted by Brenda.

Moroccan Cafe Salad

Tue, 25 Mar 2008 23:22:00 -0400

Spears of roasted eggplant, zucchini and parsnips with a fruity saffron dressing served with feathery leaves of frisee and the crunch of pine nuts! -- posted by Sharon123

Easy African Sweet Potato Patties

Tue, 03 Jun 2008 00:02:48 -0400

I found this recipe in a truly beautiful cookbook called 'World Food Cafe 2' which features vegetarian recipes from around the world alongside stunning photographs. -- posted by Sarah_Jayne

African Red Beans & Couscous

Fri, 07 Aug 2009 02:44:53 -0400

If you've always thought beans were boring, try this super recipe flavored with almonds. The beans are served over couscous, a grain popular in Northern Africa. I thought this was okay the first day, but the next day, I couldn't keep away from it! The first time I made it, I didn't make the couscous. You can make this in a crockpot too. Just check the water occasionally. Adapted from Shoshoni Cookbook: Vegetarian Recipes from the Shoshoni Yoga Retreat by Anne Saks and Faith Stone(via Delicious Living magazine). -- posted by Sharon123