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Bathie's African Recipes

 

 

Listed below are Chef Bathie's most popular traditional African Recipes that you can now make at home, using the S&S African Ingredients available on this website.Chef Bathie

Recipes include - Moy-moy, Kosayi sauce, Corn Fufu (and other variations including Tuho, Rice fufu, Corn rice fufu, garri corn fufu and Fresh plantain fufu), Couscous, garri, Attieke and Bathie's own personal recipe for Chicken grandma spices.

Print out the recipes below and purchase your ingredients from Chef Bathie's S&S product range.

Please note - we use alphabetical letters for Ingredients, roman numerals for Preparation, and numbers for Cooking in the recipe instructions below.

Shield and Spear's Recipes

Moy-moy
Moy-moy - photos
Kosayi sauce
Fufu Flour
    Corn Fufu
    Tuho
    Rice fufu
    Corn rice fufu
    garri corn fufu
    Fresh plantain fufu
Couscous
Attieke
Chicken grandma spices
Grandma's Cooking Technique
Minced Beef Kyinkyinga
Venison African Wild Curry
West African Prawn soup
Suya
Masa Harina
Banku Traditional Method
Corn Tortillas
Corn fufu
Teff flour
Injera
Simple Teff pancakes
Ras el Hanout Grilled Spatchcock
Lamb Ras El Hanout Meatball
Traditional Lamb tagine
Cassava
Traditional Garri Fufu Method
Baton de manioc
African Porridge
Akara Powder
S&S Akara Flour Method

Harissa
Harissa Paste Method
Harissa olive and Persevered Lemon sauce
Harissa tomato sauce

Preserved Lemon
Honey Preserved Lemon Marinade
Green olives Preserved Lemon Marinade

Fufu
Yam Fufu and futu
Semolina and ground rice Fufu
Western Fufu

 

 

 

Moy-moy

A traditional standard vegetarian dish of West Africa, it can be aged like meat to improve the flavor- pan-fried, grilled, smoked, used for stir-fry, soups and salads. One of the more interesting additions to the vegetarian dining scope is Moy-moy, and the balance of pulses (lentils, beans etc.) Creates an appetizing flavor in a way that harmonizes well with traditional cooking in the modern way.

Moy-moy, Koki, and Akara are made from pulses. They have a very unique flavor, that will please vegetarians, vegans, and even meat eaters.

Here is a base recipe:

Ingredients:  
  A – 500g S&S Akara powder (any colour)
B – Salt and pepper to taste
C
– Water (enough water to make thick cake batter mix)
 

 

Optional

1 tbsp palm or olive oil heated
2 chili pepper, ½ tbsp crushed red pepper or ½ tsp cayenne
Medium onion

 

Preparation:  
 

I – Place A & B in a bowl, slowly add C to form a smooth thick paste. Beat well with a whisk or wooden spoon for a few minutes, cover and place aside for at least 30 minutes. For a traditional taste, let the mixture sit at least 8 hours- then refrigerate overnight if possible- until it becomes frothy.

 

Cooking:  
  1 – Stir I vigorously to remove air-bubbles to obtain a smooth texture.
2 – Grease the muffin pans or tin cans, scoop mixture into pans, allowing some room for it to rise whilst cooking.
3 – Place the pans in a baking dish partially filled with water and cover with foil and then bake in a medium hot oven for 25 to 30 minutes.
4 – When cooked and firm, cool it down and cut it in shape of your choice, then pan-fry each side until crisp and golden before serving.

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Variations
There are many variations to this savory cake.

Akara:

Heat 2 cups oil in a large heavy pot 180C, and drop I into oil using a large spoon, then fry until golden brown, about 1 minute per side. Drain on absorbent paper. Served traditionally with kosayi sauce.
Can be served as a side dish with a meal; smaller balls can be served with toothpicks as appetizer or snacks.

 

Koki:

Mix 4 eggs yolk plus I, fold in 4 whipped egg whites and 200ml whipped cream. Koki cooks same way as Moy-moy.

 

Serve
Serve it with a variety of fresh vegetables to make a perfect light lunch or appetizer.

 

Moy-moy

Moy-moy is a savory African cake. The batter can be aged like meat to improve the flavor; it can be made firm, soft, medium soft, spongy texture etc…

Moy-moy can be steamed, baked, pan-fried, grilled or, smoked, for use in stir-fries, soups and salads.

Baked Moy Moy

Baked Moy-moy

African contemporary cuisine

A sample of African contemporary cuisine
Moy-moy with vegetables confit in Piri Piri broth

Traditional Moy-moy has to be plain-just salt / pepper with a good oil (and optional whipped cream if you want a richer flavor) what you need is just the flavor of the bean.

 

SAUCE

Kosayi sauce

Ingredients:  
 

A – 3 medium onions
B – 4 tbsp red or olive oil
C – 4 garlic clove minced
D – 4 tbsp sugar
E – 8 tbsp vinegar
F – 100gr tomato paste
G – 500gr tomato blanched, skinned.
H – 2 chilies red and hot chopped
I – salt, pepper to taste

 

Cooking:  
  1 – In a saucepan lightly sauté ¾ of A in ½ of B, add C, D, cook until light caramelized, add G cook a few minutes, then set aside.
2 – In the same pan add the rest of A, B, add F cook for 2 minutes, then add G, H, I simmer gently until most of water has evaporated then mix everything together.

 

FUFU FLOUR

Fufu is specialty flour specifically formulated to produce something closely resembling dumplings or mash. It can also be used as a coating for frying meats, fish, and poultry, as well as for thickening gravy, soup or stews.

The traditional way of making Fufu is very quick and easy by just adding water to flour then stir to a paste. Place your saucepan over heat and knead with a wooden spoon checking for thickness and consistency (if the Fufu remains too soft while cooking, add some flour, if it becomes too stiff, add a little water) until cooked.

S&S Corn Fufu
To make fufu from most dried flour begin with 2 parts boiling water with 1 part flour and 1 part boiling water nearby to add for making sure the mash is thick but not stiff.

Ingredients:  
 

A – 1 cup S&S Corn Flour (one part)
B – 2 cups boiling water (two parts)
C – 1 cup boiling water (one part)

 

Preparation:  
 

I – have you pan ready with A and have C nearby

 

Cooking:  
  1 – Slowly add A into B, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon.
2 – Add enough more
C to make sure the mash is thick but not too stiff
3 – Stir and simmer covered, over a low fire 5 to 10 minutes
4 – Cool down the dough; use your hands to mold into a smooth, round or oval shapes. Serve with soup or stew.


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Variations

Tuho:
is a fufu made from S&S Sorghum Flour.

Ingredients:  
  A – 1 part S&S Sorghum Flour,
B – 2 parts boiling water or stock,
C – 1 part water or stock nearby and proceed as corn fufu.

Rice fufu:

Ingredients:  
  A – 1 part S&S Rice Flour,
B – 2 parts boiling water or stock,
C – 1 part water or stock nearby and proceed as corn fufu.

Corn rice fufu:

Ingredients:  
  A – 1 part equal part S&S Corn Flour and S&S Rice Flour,
B – 2 parts boiling water or stock,
C – 1 part water or stock nearby and proceed as corn fufu.

Garri corn fufu:
This fufu can be eaten hot or cold.

Ingredients:  
 

A – 200gr S&S Rice Flour
B – 150gr S&S Cornmeal
C – Salt and pepper to taste
D - 300ml water or stock
E – 500ml water or stock

 

Cooking:  
  1 – Place C in heavy or non-stick saucepan and add A, B, and sir until smooth.
2 – Add E, C and cook over medium heat, stirring with a wooden spoon, for about 10 to 15 minutes, gradually the fufu will thicken and when very stiff it will form a thick mass then remove from heat.
3 – Using wet hands mold the mash into flat, round or oval shapes.

 

Fufu can be made from fresh vegetables

Fresh plantain fufu:
This recipe is excellent with meat.

Ingredients:  
 

A – 600gr plantain
B – 200gr Cassava

 

Cooking:  
  1 – In unsalted boiling water, cook A and B, peeled and sliced for about 15 to 20 minutes.
2 – Remove the pan from the heat, and let them cool down in the cooking liquid.
3 – Drain A and grind until smooth and free of any lumps then add B and mash until smooth.

 

Couscous

In Senegal, Couscous is made based on millet, maize in Cameroon, wheat in Chad, Cassava in Ivory Coast, Ghana and most other countries. The couscous made from Cassava (Garri and Attieke) are two the most popular foods in Africa.

Ingredients:  
 

A – 200gr S&S Couscous
B – 360ml boiling water or stock

 

 

Optional
-10 ml oil or a knob of butter

 

Cooking:  
  1 – Place A in saucepan and add B then cover and leave to stand for 5 minutes.
2 – Return to a low heat for 1 minute, separating the grain with a fork. Serve.

 

 

Attieke

Ingredients:  
 

A – 300gr S&S Attieke
B – 150 ml warm water

 

  Optional
- 15 ml oil or a knob of butter
Cooking:  
  1 – Pour A into sauce, add B and gently stir, then cover, let it sit for 5 to 10 minutes- it will regain his initial volume.
2 – Place on the heat for 4 to 5 minutes stirring continuously with a fork to avoid the grain sticking.

Attieke is eaten warm

 

Chicken grandma spices

Ingredients:  
 

A – 2 large chicken breasts (Chicken supreme) bone-in skinless (optional)
B – 2 tbsp grandma spice
C –1 tbsp olive oil or red oil
D – Juice of 2 lemons
E - ½ Cup minced fresh parsley
F – Corn Flour or any flour for dusting
G – Peanut oil for frying
H – Lemon wedge, for garnishing

 

 

Optional
(Mix to all together as stuffing, for chicken supreme)
– 2 tbsp minced parsley,
- 1 small shallot
- 1 small chili ,
– 1 clove garlic minced
- ½ tsp grandma spice

 

Preparation:  
 

I – combine B, C, ½ of D to make a paste
II – rub
A with B, ½C place in a boll and drizzle left ½C and E cover and refrigerate for 6-8 hours or overnight.
III – bring
A to room temperature

Cooking:  
  1 – Dredge each liberally in flour, shaking off excess,
2 – Heat ½ inch of peanut oil in a heavy skillet over medium heat to 350C or until a pinch of flour sizzles when dropped in the oil.
3 – Place the chicken breasts in the hot oil, fry, turning once, for 8-10 minutes, until cooked through.

Serve with Aloco (Aloco is sauté plantain or sugar banana or green banana with onion and fresh boab leaves)

 

Grandma’s Cooking Technique

Grandma’s cooking technique was her secret from the Ancient African Kingdom

Mussal 1st step
Dally Nocckoss 2nd step
Nocckoss 3rd step
Taye Steaming over boiling water or stock
Dock Sauté a paste until the mixture separates
Saffal Are mixed spices with herbs or a mixed herb salad
Roff A unique technique, from West Africa to flavor a cut of meat
Beggueg

African mayonnaise (it is made form vegetables (free of dairy and oil), it is one of the component foods used to build muscle for traditional athletes and sports people in Africa)

 

Mussal: Simmer meat gently with just enough water to tenderize and produce a flavorful concentrated reduced stock, with tender meat.

Dally Nocckoss: Is a mix of spices and herbs pounded well in a mortar & pestle to produce a very fine paste.

Nocckoss: Is a mix of spices and herbs pounded in the mortar & pestle simply to release the flavour.

The triumph of my grandma was to create her own condiments. I like especially her smoked seafood sauce, for me it is one of the best condiments in the world, having a very unique flavor and colour with a special savory taste producing a magnificence of exotica!

 

 

 

Minced Beef Kyinkyinga

A West African Kebab seasoning for all meats, fish, poultry & game.

Ingredients:  
 

A – 700gr lean minced Beef
B – 1 small onion, finely chopped
C – 1 garlic clove, crushed
D – ½ tsp chilli powder
E – 1 tbsp lime juice
F – Salt and pepper to taste
G – 1 egg, beaten
H – Kyinkyinga Spice Mix

 

Preparation:  
 

I – Put A, B, C, E and F in a food processor.
II – Add a tsp Kyinkyinga Spice Mix - process to smooth.
III – Divide into 10-15 portions and shape each one into a sausage shape
VI – Use a pre-soaked bamboo skewer, to press the meat onto.
V – Dip into the egg, then roll them into Kyinkyinga Spice Mix.

 

Cooking:  
  1 – Cook over a barbecue or under a hot grill for 10 minutes turning occasionally until cooked through. Serve with any Attieke, or Salsa

 

 

Venison African Wild Curry

African Wild Curry is traditionally combined with GAME MEAT to create a casserole with a rich and wonderful aroma.

Ingredients:  
 

A – 700gr stewing venison (lamb shank or osso-bucco)
B – 1 tbsp red palm oil or olive oil
C – 2 tbsp African Wild Curry
D – 1 onion, chopped
E – 2 garlic cloves, crushed
F – 1 tsp chilli to taste
G – 2 tsp soft light brown sugar
H – 1 ½ tbsp tomato paste
I – Salt and pepper to taste

 

Cooking:  
 

1 – In a flameproof casserole fry A, a few pieces at a time until browned, as each batch browns, remove and place in a bowl.
2 – Add
D, G, and B, cook for 5 mins whilst stirring until soft. Add garlic, tomato and return the venison into the casserole.
3 – Pour over enough water to cover the meat - season with I and simmer.
Cover and simmer for 2 to 2 ½ hours until the meat is tender and the sauce is reduced and begins to separate with the oil. (Or cover and place into 180C preheated oven 2 to 2 ½ hours until the meat in tender.)

Serve with Couscous, Attieke, fufu etc…

 

 

West African Prawn soup

Ingredients:  
 

A – 225gr raw prawns in shell
B – 1tbsp West African Spice Mix
C – 1 lime rind and juice
D – 1 tbsp tamarind juice
E – 2 slices peeled fresh ginger
F – 1 ½ litre stock or water
G – 4 tbsp African Smoked sea food Sauce
(if smoked seafood is not available, mix 4 tbsp Thai fish Sauce and 1 tbsp oyster sauce)
H – 2 garlic cloves crushed
I – 1 fresh red chilli
J – 1 tsp smooth peanut butter
K – Mint and basil leaves for garnishing
L – Cherry tomatoes (halved) for garnishing
M – 1 tsp red palm oil or olive oil
(optional)

 

Preparation:  
 

I – Peel the prawns and set them aside. Put the shells in a large saucepan.
II – Add lime rind, ginger and stock, bring to the boil over a low heat.
III – Simmer for at least 20 minutes, strain stock into a clean pan discarding the prawn shells

 

Cooking:  
  1 – Bring the strained stock to the boil
2 – Add the prawns and cook for 1 min
3 – Add the remaining ingredients- take off heat.

Serve garnish with mint, basil and cherry tomatoes

 

 

Suya (from Nigeria)

West African Kebab seasoning can be used with lamb, fish, beef or chicken.

Ingredients:  
 

A – 500gr Chicken Breast
B – Kyinkyinga Mix to taste
C – 1 tsp red palm oil
D – 2 tbsp olive oil
E – 1 Lemon Juice
F – 1 garlic clove, finely chopped

 

Preparation:  
 

I – Pre-heat broiler or Grill. Cut A into slices season well with E F and B.
II – Allow to marinate for 5 to 10 minutes.

 

Cooking:  
 

1 – Skewer chicken and brush with the mixture of C and D.
2 – Cook under grill until brown on each side (about 4 minutes), remove meat from sticks.

Serve hot with sliced onions, tomatoes and African vegetables.

 

HARISSA

 

Harissa Paste Method

Ingredients:  
 

A – 1 tbsp S&S Harissa Mix
B – 1 tbsp boiling Water
C – 1 tbsp Olive Oil

 

Preparation:  
 

I – Mix A & B let stand for 5 Minutes Then Add C

To chargrilll fish, chicken, red meat, etc …
Mix I with ½ lime juice and brush the chicken- set aside to marinade for at least ½ hour before grilling.

For a side bowl accompaniment:
Use a mortar and pestle to pound I with 1 garlic clove until it reaches a fluid consistency (if necessary add more olive oil).

To enjoy the powerful taste of the Harissa flavor sprinkle the mixture over your meal (Couscous, Vegetables, meat etc...) or mix it with your broth.

 

 

Harissa olive and Persevered Lemon sauce

Ingredients:  
 

A – 2 tbsp Olive Oil
B – 1 Onion finely chopped
C – 2 Garlic minced
D – 2 tsp S&S Harissa mix
E – 2 Bay leaves
F – 1 Cinnamon Stick
G – ½ of Preserved Lemon Rind
H – 1 tsp Lemon juice
I - 2 tbsp Parsley chopped
J – 1 Caned 400gr Tomatoes roughly chopped
K- 1 cup black olives

 

Cooking:  
 

1 – In a saucepan heat A add B and C until softened, then add D, E, F, J, continue to cook until the sauce has thickened.
2 – Add G and K cook for 2 minutes then season with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper.
3 – Finish the sauce with I and K.

 

Harissa tomato sauce

Ingredients:  
 

A – 4 tomatoes peeled, seeded and finely chopped
B – 1 red onion finely chopped
C – 1 tbsp olive oil
E – tsp S&S Harissa Mix
F – 1 tsp Sugar to taste
G – ½ tsp salt

 

Cooking:  
 

1 – In a saucepan heat C and B - cook for 2 minutes add E, F, and A - Cover to simmer for 10 minutes.
2 – Remove the lid, add G and simmer until the sauce thickens. (Serve with grilled chicken, fish, red meat, vegetables etc… for an added individual taste add a separate small dish of ground cumin and salt)

 

 

 

Masa Harina

Masa Harina is a powder flour from corn (maize), DO NOT confuse with cornmeal (Polenta). It is used in South America to make Tamale and in Africa North Sahara to make Kenkey.

Basic Method dough:

Tamale and Kenkey are usually cooked wrapped in corn husks or banana leaves

Tamale Method (South America)
Tamale involves making dough from Masa Harina and a filling with meat, cheese or vegetables.

Ingredients:  

A – 2 cups Masa Harina
B – 1 to 1 ½ cup water or stock
C – ½ cup Butter
E – 1 tsp Baking Powder
F – ½ tsp Salt

Dried Corn Husk soaked in warm water for 30 minutes OR wrap in banana leaves

Preparation:  

1 – Place C in a bowl and beat until light and creamy.
II – Place
A, E and F in a bowl then stir in B and mix combine.
III – Gradually beat II in I and continue beating to make a smooth dough.
IV – Make a filling of your choice
V – Flatten 2 tbsp III on a corn husk then top with 1 tbsp IV fold the corn husk around the dough to make a parcel, then wrap another corn husk around the parcel in opposite direction and tie to secure to enclose.

Kenkey Traditional Method
(West Africa)
Kenkey involves making dough from Masa Harina and ferment it like bread before cooking

Ingredients:  

A – 2 cups Masa Harina
B – 1 to 1 ½ cup water or stock

Dried Corn Husk soaked in warm water for 30 minutes OR wrap in banana leaves .

Preparation:  

1 – In a bowl combine A with just enough B a dampen dough.
II – Cover with a clean cloth for 24 to 48 hours at a warm place at 30C to 40C.
III- Make the AFLATA- knead the II until stiffened and divide into two equal parts then bring 1/3 cup water to the boil add one part of the dough- cook for 5 minutes stirring vigorously, then remove. Combine the AFLATA with the uncooked bough part and mix well.
IV – Divide the dough mixture into serving size then wrap each piece tightly in banana leaves. (Banana leaves will be flexible if they are briefly blanched in boiling water- then refresh)

Cooking:  
 

1 – Place the tamales or Kenky in a steamer over boiling water and steam for 45 minutes or until cooked through.

 

 

Banku Traditional Method

There two more staple foods of West Africa made from Masa Harina: they are Banku and Kenkey (serve in the same way with soup, stew or sauce).

Ingredients:  
 

A – 2 cups Masa Harina
B – 2 cups grated Cassava

 

Preparation:
 

I – In a bowl combine A with just enough B to make a damp dough.
II – Cover with a clean cloth for 24 to 48 hours in a warm place at 30C to 40C.
III – Knead II until slightly stiffened.

 

Cooking:  
 

1 – Bring the boil ½ cup of water, slowly add III and cook stirring constantly and vigorously about 15 minutes or until thick and still. (Add more water if it becomes too dry)
2 – Form the Banku into balls (like tennis balls).

Serve hot or room temperature

 

Corn Tortillas

It is a simple mixture of Masa Harina with water

Ingredients:  
 

A – 1 ½ cup Masa Harina
B – 1 cup hot water

 

Preparation:  
 

I – In a bowl mix combine thoroughly together A and B, and turn the dough onto a clean surface and knead until pliable and smooth (if the dough is too sticky, add more Masa Harina if it begins to dry out, sprinkle with water) cover the dough tightly with plastic wrap and allow to stand for 30 minutes. Divide into 10 equal-size balls.
II – Preheat a cast iron skillet or griddle to medium-high.
III – Using a tortilla press, a rolling pin or your hands, press each ball of the dough flat between two sheets of plastic wrap.

 

Cooking:  
 

1 – Place the tortilla in preheated pan cook for about 30 seconds or until browned and slightly puffy each size.
(Keep tortillas covered with towel to stay warm and moist until ready to serve)

 

Corn fufu

Ingredient:  
 

A – Masa Harina

 

Cooking:  
 

1 – Boil water or stock; slowly add A mixing well until you get a consistent paste. Serve with any fish or meat sauce.

 

Teff flour

Teff has a mild, nutty, and a slight molasses flavor-(similar to chestnuts or hazelnuts); it is a pleasant, light and unique.

The seeds can also be sprouted and the sprouts used in salads and on sandwiches.

Teff is high in protein, carbohydrates, and fiber, and without gluten, it has a very high calcium content, and contains high levels of phosphorous, iron, copper, aluminum, barium, and thiamin.

It is considered to have an excellent amino acid composition, with lysine levels higher than wheat or barley. It is eaten as porridge and is sometimes used as an ingredient of homebrewed alcoholic drinks.

Perfect for those on a low G.I.

 

Injera

The Ethiopian sour flat crepe-like bread called Injera (made from Teff flour).
Serve Injera at room temperature with meat and vegetable dishes
.

Ingredients:  
 

A – 1 cup Teff flour
B – 1 / 1 ½ cups warm water
C – ½ tsp sea salt

 

Preparation:  
 

I – In a large bowl mix A and B cover with a clean cloth for 24 to 48 hours in a warm place, - pour off any liquid that will rise to the top.
II – Add
C and stir.

 

Cooking:  
 

1 – Pour ½ cup of the batter onto a medium hot skillet and cook until holes appear within 2 to 3 minutes. Do not turn when the surface is dry, remove and let cool.

 

Simple Teff pancakes

Ingredients:  
 

A – 1 cup Teff flour
B – 2 tsp baking powder
C – ¼ tsp sea salt
D – 1 cup water
E – 1 tbsp vegetable oil

 

Preparation:  
 

I – Mix A, B, C add D and E then whisk to a smooth batter.

 

Cooking:  
 

1 – Spoon I onto a preheated pancake griddle and cook until the when edges seem dry then turn. (The pancakes will not brown much, because the no conent of sugar)

 

Ras el Hanout Grilled Spatchcock

Ingredients:  
 

A – 4 organic, spatchcock butterflied
B – 2 tbsp Ras El Hanout
C – 3 tbsp olive oil
D – 3 tbsp pomegranate molasses
(optional)
E – 1 lime- juiced

 

Preparation:  
 

I – Combine B, C, D, and E into a paste and massage the mixture into the skin of the spatchcocks then allow it to marinate for 1 hour minimum.

 

Cooking:  
 

1 – Preheat the grill, season I with salt and pepper and place skin side up for about 5 minutes each side until they are cooked thoroughly. Serve with arrow (Middle East couscous) warm grilled vegetable salad.

 

Lamb Ras El Hanout Meatball

Ingredients:  
 

A – 250gr minced lamb
B – 1 tbsp Ras el hanout
C – Pepper and salt to taste
D – Cayenne pepper to taste

 

Preparation:  
 

I – Combine all ingredients and roll into 5 cm diameter, then press the meatballs into small hamburgers.

 

Cooking:  
 

1 – Grill or BBQ I.

 

 

Traditional Lamb tagine

Ingredients:  
 

A – 1kg lamb shoulder or neck, diced (Flour to coat the meat)
B – 2 tbsp Ras el-hanout mix
C – 2 pinch of Saffron
D – 1 tbsp Berbere mix
(or 1 tsp paprika Plus ½ to 1 tsp chilli power)
E – 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
(plus extra)
F – 2 onions, finely chopped
G – 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
H – 600ml lamb or chicken stock
I – 10 pitted green olives, sliced
J – 2 preserved lemons, rind only, finely chopped
K – 1 small sweet potato, peeled and thinly sliced
L – 100gr tinned chickpeas, drained
M – 150gr peas
(fresh or frozen)
N – ¼ bunch of parsley, chopped
O – ¼ bunch of mint, chopped

 

Preparation:  
 

I – Toss A in the flour to coat and shake off the excess.
II – Heat extra oil and well brown all side the meat per batches over medium heat.

 

Cooking:  
 

1 – In a large pan, heat E and add F - cook until soft.
2 – Add
G cook for a minute and add B, C, D, H, I, J and bring to the boil.
3 – Add II - Bring back to the boil, and turn down the heat to simmer gently for 35 minutes.
4 – Add
K, L, M cover to simmer for another 10 minutes or until the lamb is tender. Just before serving stir in N, O.

Serve with Couscous !

Preserved Lemon

 

Honey Preserved Lemon Marinade

Ingredients:  
 

A – 2 Preserved lemon rind, finely chopped
B – ½ cup honey
C – 2 bunches thymes Leaves, finely chopped
E
4 garlic clove finely chopped
F – 2 hot green chillies, seeded and finely chopped
G – 2 tbsp olive oil
H – Salt and pepper to taste

 

Preparation:  
 

I – Combine A, B, and bring to the boil then cool to room temperature.
II – Add
C D E F G and H.
III – Pour over the chicken, fish or red meat to marinate for at least 2 hours or overnight before BBQing.

 

 

Green olives Preserved Lemon Marinade

Ingredients:  
 

A – ½ cup olive oil
B – 2 Preserved lemon rind, finely chopped
C – 8 green olive, pitted and sliced
D – 2 bay leaves

E – 1 tbsp black peppercorn
F – 1 tsp of each thyme and sage
G – 1 tsp salt

 

Preparation:  
 

I – Whisk all ingredients together until well combined then marinate your chicken, fish or red meat for at least 2 hours before BBQing.

 

 

 

Cassava

Popular in West Africa and South America and used in a great variety of dishes: Cassava flour can replace wheat flour, or potato as an accompaniment for meat dishes Fufu is a Dumpling, somewhere between mashed potatoes and Pasta, Garri is a Cassava Semolina, and Attieke is a Cassava Couscous.. Cassava is the base ingredient of the famous pepper pot and many others famous dishes and drinks all around the world.

Cassava flour is used in South America to make Farofa and in Africa southern Sahara to make Garri Foto there are both accompaniments for a BBQ, stew, soup etc…

Basic Method:

Cassava flour Method (South America)
Farofa involves sautéing Cassava flour in butter until golden brown and used to accompany BBQ meats, vegetables as a side dish.

Ingredients:  

A – 1 cup Cassava flour
B – 1 tbsp butter
C – 1 egg beaten
(optional)
D – salt, pepper and chilli powder to taste
E – 1 Garlic clove mashed
F – ½ onion finely chopped

Can be garnished with red, yellow, green capsicums cut into diamond shapes-adding dried currant or raisins.

Cooking:  

1 – heat B in a frying pan and add F, and E then cook until golden brown
2 - Add
C (if used) and scramble for a minute then add A stirring until the mixture turns golden. Season with D and serve.

NOTE
By adding ¾ cup boiling stock or water into the Farofa then stirring to mash potato consistency over a low heat, you will create a wonderful African Fufu.

Cassava flour Traditional Method
(West Africa)
Garri foto involves sautéing onion, garlic and tomato- then stir in hydrated Garri and used as accompaniments toBBQ meats,, vegetables as a side dish.

Ingredients:  

A – 1 cup Garri (roasted semolina Cassava)
B – ¾ cups of water
C – 1 tbsp butter or red palm oil
D – ½ onion finely chopped
E – 3 egg- beaten
F – 1 fresh tomato skinned seeded and chopped
G – 1 Garlic clove mashed
(optional)

Preparation:  

1 – In a bowl place A and sprinkle B spoon by spoon whilst stirring, to evenly moisten it. Cover and set a side at least 10 minutes.

Cooking:
1 – Heat oil C in a skillet, fry D, F, D, G stirring until pulpy and slowly add E scramble for a minute and then fold I into the mixture.
2 – Season with salt, pepper, chilli to taste – serve and enjoy!!

 

 

Traditional Garri Fufu Method

Ingredients:  
 

A 1 cup Garri
B – 1 to 1 ½ cup salted boiled water or stock

 

Cooking:  
 

1 – Place B into a pot and bring to the boil over a low heat.
2 – Sprinkle in
A then Blend (using an electric hand blender) to make a soft dough consistency.

 

Serve with any stew, sauce or soup

 

Traditional Cassava Fufu

Ingredients:  
 

A 1 cup Cassava flour
B – 1 to 1 ½ cups warm water
C – ½ tsp sea salt

 

Preparation:  
  I – in a large bowl mix A and B cover with a clean cloth for 24 to 48 hours in a warm place.
Cooking:  
 

1 – Place I into a skillet over a low heat then Blend (using an electric hand blender) to make a soft dough consistency.

 

Serve with any stew, sauce or soup.

 

Baton de manioc

In the forest regions Baton of manioc is the substitute of the natural bread: eaten like bread at breakfast with sauce, porridges etc…

Ingredients:  
 

A – 1kg Cassava tubes- peeled
B – Banana leaves- blanched
(into boiling water- then refresh)

 

Preparation:  
 

I – Cut roughly and cover A with water for three days or longer.
II – Drain and place
A into a food processor, then blend to fine paste.
III – place
A into B fold the banana around the dough to a parcel then to enclose it wrap another banana leaf around the parcel in opposite direction and tie to secure.
(The parcels should be 1 to 2 or 4 inches in diameter by 12 inches in length)

 

Cooking:  
 

1 – Place the parcels a steamer over boiling water and steam for one hour or until cooked through. It should be very thick and solid thicker than mashed potatoes.

 

Serve baton de manioc warm or room temperature with stew, soup or any sauce.

FUFU

Fufu Is normal in everyday West African cooking,(same as mashed potatoes in Western cuisine) Traditional making of Fufu involves boiling, pounding, and vigorously stirring until it becomes a thick smooth mash. Today the modern kitchen will just use an electric blender to obtain the same result.

African fufu is usually made from corn, (maize) Cassava, yam, cocoyam rice, instant potato flake, Bisquick (is a pre-packaged dry mix of wheat flour, baking powder, powdered milk ,and shortening) etc…

Ugali, Banku, kenkey, Achu, baton of manioc, Dumboy are starchy accompaniments for stew, or other dishes with sauce.

 

Yam Fufu and futu

Fufu made from yam and plantain banana are call Futu and fufu made from Cocoyam fufu is call Achu.

Ingredients:  
 

A – 2 cups yam flour or mix together 1 Cup yam flour plus 1 cup plantain flour (if using fresh vegetables 1kg fresh large white or yellow yam) or ( ½ kg fresh yam plus ½ kg plantain banana - do not use sweet potato or Louisiana yams)
B – 4 cups water or stock
C
1 tsp butter (optional)

 

Cooking:  
 

I – Place B and C into a pot and bring to the boil over a low heat.
2 – Pour slowly in
A then Blend (using an electric hand blender) to make a soft and smooth mash.
(If using fresh vegetables place them into a suitable large pot and cover them with cold water then bring to a boil simmer for 50 minutes or until the vegetables are cooked through and soft. Refresh, peel and mash them, then add butter. If you don’t have an electric blender you will need two people: one to hold the pot and an other to beat and stir the fufu until soft and smooth.)

3 – Shape the fufu into balls and serve with any stew, sauce, soup or gravy.

 

 

Semolina and ground rice Fufu

From Centre Africa

Ingredients:  
 

A – 1 cup ground Semolina
B – 1 cup ground rice
C – 3 cups water

 

Cooking:  
 

1 – In a large pot bring C to the boil slowly add A stirring constantly to avoid any lumps until the mixture begins to thicken then add B slowly.
(If you don’t have electric blender you will need two people: one to hold the pot and a other to beat and stir the fufu until soft and smooth).

 

Serve with any stew, sauce, soup or gravy

 

Western Fufu

This is a variation

Ingredients:  
 

A – 1 cup instant mashed potatoes
B – 1 cup bisquick or Self Raising Flour
C – 1 cup Cassava flour or tapioca flour
D – 3 cups water

 

Preparation:  
 

I – Combine A, B, C together.

 

Cooking:  
 

1 – Bring D to the boil and add slowly I, cook over a low heat whilst blending (using an electric hand blender).
(If you don’t have electric blender you will need two people: one to hold the pot and a other to beat and stir the fufu to avoid lumping and burning. This fufu should be very thick and smooth).

2 – Shape the fufu into balls and serve with any stew, sauce, soup or gravy.

 

 

 

African Porridge

Porridges are eaten all through Southern Sahara, often mixed with milk, curds and whey, or honey. (Degue), Maryse, Conde, Segu, Ogi, Mahewu, Burukutu, Pito, Uji etc… there all made in a similar way of making fufu with alot of water.

It is often eaten for breakfast, given to weaning children or ill/elderly persons.

Fufu can be served with:

  • Beef and greens in peanut sauce
  • Beef in cumin sauce
  • Green beef stew
  • Moambe
  • Lamb Liboke (Liboke de viande)
  • Chicken in peanut-tomato sauce
  • Poulet yassa
  • Fish Liboke
  • Sardines and green stew
  • Ndole (bitter leaf) Soup
  • Palm butter
  • Peanut soup
  • Green and green pepper

 

 

 

Akara Powder

Akara powder is made from a balance of mixed skinned pulses (bean, peas, lentils etc…) in a way to harmonize a unique traditional flavor. Pulses are rich in protein, carbohydrate starch and dietary soluble fibers which help to control cholesterol in the blood. There are a valuable source of thiamin and niacin equivalents of mineral, iron, calcium, phosphorus, zinc and magnesium. Pulses play a very important role as a source of energy, protein, vitamin, minerals and contain no cholesterol.

Acaraje Method (South America)
Traditional Acaraje will involve soaking, washing, removing skin and grinding to a paste.

Ingredients:  

A – 1 cup black eyed beans
B – ½ onion medium
C – 1 chilli pepper seeded
D – 2 tsp ground shrimp
E – Salt and pepper to taste
F – oil for deep frying

Soak the beans overnight in cold water, and then rub the bean between the palms of your hands to free out all skins, which should float on the water surface. Scoop off the skins and discard. Drain the beans.

Preparation:  

I – Grind or liquidize A (skinned beans), B, C and D until light and creamy and season with E.

Cooking:  

1 – Heat F at 150C and spoon I into the hot oil to form a ball- fry until golden brown.

Serve stuffed with vatapa, chilli sauce, chilli okra sauce, or dried shrimp sauce.
For more authentic taste, at least a portion of the oil in which the Acaraje are fried should be blended with bende oil (red palm oil).

Akara Method (West Africa)
Traditional Akara will involve soaking, washing, removing skin and grinding to a paste.

Ingredients:  

A – 1 cup black eyed beans
B – 1 salt and pepper to taste
C – oil for deep frying

Soak the beans overnight in cold water, and then rub the bean between the palms of your hands to free out all skins, which should float on the water surface. Scoop off the skins and discard. Drain the beans.

Preparation:  

I – Grind or liquidize A (skinned beans), until light and creamy and season with B.

Cooking:

1 – Heat C at 150C and spoon I into the hot oil to form a ball- fry until golden brown.

Serve stuffed with hot sauce.
For more authentic taste, at least a portion of the oil in which the Akara are fried should be blended with bende oil (red palm oil).

 

 

 

S&S Akara Flour Method

Akara powder is easier way to prepare Akara, Acaraje Moy-moy etc… and will be perfect for vegetarians and vegans !

Hafted Rainbow Akara

Halved Rainbow Akara

Ingredients:  
 

A – 1 Cup of S&S Akara Flour
B – ½ Cup cold water (for Akara pancake you may need add more water)
C – Salt and pepper to to taste
D – Vegetable oil, for deep frying

 

Preparation:  
 

I – Mix A and B to a paste then let it stand at least 15 minutes,(for extra flavour let stand in a warm place for 12 hours then place in refrigerator over night) afterwards season with C and whisk for a few minutes.

 

Cooking:  
 

1 – Heat D in a large heavy saucepan and fry spoonfuls of I for 4 minutes or until golden brown. Serve with kosayi sauce any hot sauce.