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Africa: Ghurum masala

Africa: Ghurum masala

1 ounce ground coriander 2 ounces ground cumin 1/2 ounce ground cloves 1/2 ounce ground cayenne pepper 1/2 ounce ground cinnamon Mix the spices well, and spread on a flat baking sheet. Toast in a 250 degree F oven for about 15 minutes, stirring once or twice during the process, making sure the Continue Reading...

Africa: Ethiopian flat bread

Africa: Ethiopian flat bread

1/2 cup whole wheat flour 1/3 cup all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon baking powder 1/8 teaspoon baking soda 2 beaten eggs 2 cups buttermilk 1 tablespoon vegetable oil Stir together the dry ingredients. Mix the wet ingredients, then add all at once to the Continue Reading...

Africa: Berbere

Africa: Berbere

1 teaspoon ground ginger 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander 1/2 teaspoon ground fenugreek seeds 1/2 teaspoon grated nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon allspice 2 tablespoons salt 1 1/4 cups (yes, cups) cayenne pepper 1/2 cup paprika 1 Continue Reading...

Africa: Injera with misr allecha

Africa: Injera with misr allecha

1/3 cup onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 tablespoon corn oil 1 cup red lentils, soaked, cooked, drained and mashed 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric 1/2 teaspoon salt 3 teaspoons finely chopped jalapeño pepper 1 cup water Soak lentils for one hour. Cook for 1/2 hour. Drain. Mash and Continue Reading...

Africa: Bobotee

Africa: Bobotee

1 tablespoon vegetable oil 2 medium onions, chopped 1 large slice white bread 1 cup milk 2 pound ground beef or lamb Salt and freshly-ground pepper, to taste 3 teaspoons curry powder, or to taste 1 tablespoon brown sugar Juice of 1 lemon 1/4 cup chopped almonds, plus more for garnish 1/4 cup Continue Reading...

Africa: Fish stew with vegetables

Africa: Fish stew with vegetables

1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce 4 cups water 1 cup uncooked regular rice 3 carrots, thinly sliced 1 onion, thinly sliced 1 tablespoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper 1 (10 ounce) package frozen okra pods 1 (10 ounce) package frozen green beans 3 cups sliced cabbage 1 1/2 pounds catfish, perch, Continue Reading...

Africa: Fish baked with tomatoes and spices – mtuzi wa samaki

Africa: Fish baked with tomatoes and spices – mtuzi wa samaki

1 large onion, sliced 2 cloves garlic, chopped 2 jalapeño peppers, seeded and chopped 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 (16 ounce) can whole tomatoes, drained and chopped 2 tablespoons vinegar 1 1/4 teaspoons ground cumin 3/4 teaspoon ground coriander 1/2 teaspoon salt 4 halibut steaks, 1 inch thick Continue Reading...

Africa: Coconut milk

Africa: Coconut milk

1 cup chopped fresh coconut* 1 cup hot water Place coconut and hot water in blender container. Cover and blend on high speed until coconut is finely chopped. Strain through several layers of cheesecloth. Cover and refrigerate no longer than 48 hours. * To open coconut, puncture eyes of coconut Continue Reading...

African Vegetarian Stew

African Vegetarian Stew

1 lg Onion, chopped 1 tsp Ground Coriander 1/2 cup Couscous or Bulgar Wheat 1/2 tsp Ground Cinnamon 1/2 tsp Ground Ginger 1/2 tsp Ground Turmeric 1/4 cup Raisins, dark or golden 1/4 tsp Ground Cumin 15 oz Can Garbanzo beans 2 Sweet Potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks 2 Zucchini, sliced thick 3 Continue Reading...

Africa: Injera (ethiopian flat bread)

Africa: Injera (ethiopian flat bread)

1/4 cup teff flour 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 1 cup water Pinch of salt Peanut or vegetable oil Put the teff flour into a mixing bowl, and sift in the all-purpose flour. Slowly add the water, stirring to avoid lumps. Stir in the salt. Heat a nonstick pan or lightly oiled cast iron skillet until a Continue Reading...

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