Good, tasty African dishes: Pehpeh Soup

Good, tasty African dishes: Pehpeh Soup: "Pehpeh soup is a delicious blend of water, tomato paste, cayenne pepper, Harbeneros, black pepper, salt, garlic and thyme accompanied with ..."

Pehpeh Soup

Pehpeh soup is a delicious blend of water, tomato paste, cayenne pepper, Harbeneros, black pepper, salt, garlic and thyme accompanied with meats or fish. In most regions in Africa Pehpeh soup is cooked and served with boiled plantains, cassava, sweet potatoes or Yams. Pehpeh soup is similar to the Spanish Mondongo soup both in its preparation and use of ingredients. It can be made spicy or mild.
Through out Africa Pehpeh soup is known not only for its tastiness but also for fighting common colds and fevers.

Good, tasty African dishes: Jollof Rice

Good, tasty African dishes: Jollof Rice: "Jollof rice is a dish that is popular throughout West African Countries. A delicate blend of herbs, spices, tomato paste, garlic, thyme, bl..."

Jollof Rice

Jollof rice is a dish that is popular throughout West African Countries. A delicate blend of herbs, spices, tomato paste, garlic, thyme, black pepper, salt, vegetable oil and water. The texture and flavor differs depending on the region in Africa. I use a long grain rice and pay particular attention and focus in producing a consistently fluffy, tasty and moist but not oily dish.
Our secrets and methods await you in the upcoming Cookbook-My Wife's Hands.

By
Shika Ademu-John

Good, tasty African dishes: May I have some more please?

Good, tasty African dishes: May I have some more please?: "The best testimony of good delicious food is always revealed through the response of the audience being served.This past weekend I had the p..."

May I have some more please?

The best testimony of good delicious food is always revealed through the response of the audience being served.This past weekend I had the pleasure of sharing Rice Akaras and Jollof rice with fellow students in a Lay Speaker Class I currently attend. I was elated by the response. My new friends were asking for seconds and thirds and once the hesitant ones allowed themselves to partake of the food they became instant fans.
Rice akara balls is a delicious blend of ripe bananas, rice flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, a hint of salt, water and love. i say love because there is a passion that promotes the delicate blend of all the ingredients to ensure the palatable product that makes instant fans upon tasting.
Jollof rice is quite popular throughout West Africa. In some parts of The Americas like The Gullah Island it is known as red rice. The preparation varies depending on the region in Africa. In Freetown Sierra leone, this precious dish's ingredients include, rice, tomato paste, sweet peppers, salt, black pepper,thyme(tommillo), garlic, onions, vegetable oil,water and artful patience.
With the good fortune of Technology, a blender replaces the old pounding wooden bucket(ie. Mataodoh).All the ingredients except the vegetable oil, thyme and spices are blended together and placed in a simmering pot of oil to which seasonings are added. the result is a delicious tasty soulful and mouth watering rice dish. Detailed recipes are available in the upcoming book-My Wife's Hands. Join our Facebook page.

Good, tasty African dishes: In Sierra Leone and other parts of West Africa, Ch...

Good, tasty African dishes: In Sierra Leone and other parts of West Africa, Ch...: "In Sierra Leone and other parts of West Africa, Chefs are complemented by a measure of their hands. Good hands make good foods. My Mother ha..."

In Sierra Leone and other parts of West Africa, Chefs are complemented by a measure of their hands. Good hands make good foods.
My Mother had great hands. Whenever she cooked all my cousin’s would fuss over her food. Then I met my wife- Rita. Rita has excellent hands. As the saying goes “ a man will most times choose his partner in a person with the same attributes as his mother”.
From my wife - Rita I learned the joy and true passion of cooking African dishes. I learned from one of Sierra Leone’s finest teachers. A sophisticated lady with good hands. She embodies precision, skill and soul.
To watch this Goddess move around the kitchen, is to understand what Soul food is all about. (An excerpt from the upcoming cookbook- "My Wife's Hands")
By Shikaorsor Ademu-John