Recipezaar: Central/Western Africa,Historical/Traditional recipes

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

Canja (Cape Verde Islands) Rich Chicken & Rice Soup

Wed, 09 Jan 2008 23:09:52 -0500

This very thick, rich soup is made to celebrate special occasions, such as New Year's eve and special family events. This recipe was adapted from the Smithsonian Institution's, 1995 Festival of American Folklife Cookbook. Recipes for the book were contributed by American Cape Verdeans who are active in preserving their cultural heritage. The Cape Verde Islands are located about 300 miles west of Senegal. Many Cape Verdeans migrated to the Atlantic coast of the U.S., many to Rhode island. -- posted by lynnski / LA

Kansiyé - Traditional Recipe from Guinea (West Africa)

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 22:53:01 -0400

Kansiyé is a stew which is serve with rice. This is a very traditional dish in Guinea & is easy to make. Posted for ZWT 4. -- posted by Um Safia

Coconut Rice (Nigerian Style)

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 13:42:46 -0400

I love this dish....it was always something that we ate back home (Nigeria). I made the recipe to be very spicy but feel free to use half of the pepper or no pepper at all if you are not used to spicy foods -- posted by cookingAshley83