There are many ways of experiencing other people’s cultures. You may want to learn their language, some of their traditional practices, or just have a taste of their food.
A number of African dishes cut across several countries, and what differentiates them is the procedure of preparation or additives.
For example, Kenyan-made Ugali might not taste the same as Malawian Nsima, yet they are bought meals made from Maize flour.
When trying a new meal, it is advisable that one goes slow.
Some of the West African dishes you can try include;
Jollof Rice
A legendary Afro one pot-rice dish bursting with flavors from fresh tomato broth, paprika, and colored peppers, it is ubiquitous in Ghana, Nigeria, and Senegal. Liberia, Togo, and Cameroon.
Ingredients of Jollof rice include; whole-grain rice, Gsk Jollof sauce, Tomatoes, French beans, carrots, and peppers.
The meal goes well with chicken, goat, fish, and stews.
Suya
It is a spicy slowly roasted skewered satay doused in a smoky and nutty savory umami flavor. The meal is best topped off with a chilly drink of choice to wake up your taste buds and appetite.
Ingredients include chicken, beef or goat cubes, special Gsk suya spice, onion, ginger, and garlic. It goes best as a starter or as a snack with Cocktails & Liquor.
Palava Sauce
This is a sumptuous, healthy African sauce with greens, spinach, pumpkin seeds, and aromatic spices, topped off with a boiled egg.
Ingredients include spinach, pumpkin seeds, palm oil, onions, tomatoes, and African spices. It goes well with boiled or fried yams, fried rice or Jollof.
In Nairobi, there are few restaurants that can serve tasty West African dishes. One is the Golden Stool Restaurant – which is well-known for preparing delicious West African dishes.
Speaking to Mpasho, the restaurant’s founder Martin Yeboah said more Kenyans are eager to try West African dishes but are afraid of one thing -Pepper.
He adds that unlike Kenyan dishes, West African meals are tastier since they are sizzled with spices and sauce.
“We like eating with sauces because the tongue is always talking to us. Our meals are also prepared from fresh farm products.”
BY MPASHO NEWS
