June 6, 2023
Rating: 4/10
Equipment: Dutch oven (or a large pot)
My second recipe! Domoda is a Gambian Peanut Stew made with peanut butter, tomatoes, and onions, and is usually served with rice. This was my first time cooking an African dish, and also the first time making a stew using a Dutch oven.
July 16, 2023
Rating: 7/10
Equipment: food processor, Instant Pot
My fifteenth recipe! Jollof is a very popular dish in West Africa, and is a tomato-based rice dish. It is very similar to Spanish paella, but with a lot more spices and flavor. It is a very popular dish in Nigeria, and is often served with chicken or beef.
July 17, 2023
Rating: 10/10
My ninth recipe! Koshary (or Koshari) is a delicious mix of grains and sauce, with diverse flavor! It is eaten as a “peasant dish” in Egypt as the ingredients used can be found in any common household. It is also a very popular street food in Egypt, and is usually served with a red tomato sauce and fried/caramelized onions. There are six main parts to this recipes which are rice, lentils, pasta, tomato Sauce, fried onions, and chick peas.
October 16, 2023
Rating: 8.5/10
Equipment: Large skillet (or wok)
My sixteenth recipe! Shakshuka is a delicious tomato-based breakfast dish with eggs poached in the sauce. It is a popular dish in the Middle East and North Africa, and is usually served with bread or some other type of grain. The dish is very easy to make and is very customizable with spices and herbs to make it more flavorful.