Inspired by the Nigerian Designer stew known as Ayamase , is this incredible recipe which can be used for a plethora of recipes. Traditionally bleached Palm oil, fermented locust beans and CrayFish are included in this recipe. I’ve substituted the bleached Palm oil with Peanut Oil, Cray Fish for smoked dried Herrings and in the [...]
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INSPIRING AFRICAN TABLE SETTING IDEAS
‘Most people are other people. Their thoughts are someone else's opinions, their lives a mimicry, their passions a quotation’. Oscar Wilde Finding reasons to host dinner parties, lunches etc in the comforts of your home should not be difficult. Coming up with obscure reasons to host my guests gives me the inspiration to display my [...]
HOMEMADE COUSCOUS & JOLLOF
The time on the clock said 05:30hrs as I sipped my black coffee and started researching about Millet Couscous. The constant request for Brukina (a Ghanaian drink made from Millet and Milk) by my subscribers inspired my early rise. The outcome of my research meant one had to use CousCous Millet and not the Millet [...]
SLOW COOKED LAMB SHANK IN MUSKMELON SEEDS ( WREWRE SOUP RECIPE).
WreWre (Muskmelon or Cantaloupe seeds) soup is rich in Vitamin A, C, Folic acid potassium to mention but a few nutritional contents.. It has no fat, cholesterol or saturated fat and helps boost one’s immune system especially during the cold months. Wrewre (as it’s locally known in Ghana) can be used for various recipes and [...]
BIRYANI LAMB KOFTA RECIPE
Do you need a quick and flavour packed dish for dinner? Why not try this Biryani spice mix infused Lamb Kofta and enjoy it with Cumin rice. Find both recipes on my YouTube channel, ‘Ndudu by Fafa’. INGREDIENTS 350g minced Lamb 2 tablespoonful of Biryani spice mix Salt to taste Your preferred oil for frying [...]
BUTTERED CUMIN RICE RECIPE
The first time I had this rice was at a friends wedding. I could not get over how fragrant the rice was and its taste. I asked for the recipe from his Mum and I had to emulate it. The secret was using Ghee, which is clarified butter. I decided to use buerre noisette (caramelised [...]
BAMBARA BEANS (NUTS) CASSOULET
Bambara nuts or beans originates from the Bambara people of West Africa. ‘Bambara’ means ‘unbeliever’ as history dictates the ethnic group resisted Islam when it was introduced in 1854 by Tukulor conqueror, El had Umar Tal. The Bambara ethnic group are spread across West Africa ( in countries such as Guinea, Senegal, Mali and Burkina Faso) [...]
THE GHANAIAN YAM PORRIDGE (MPOTOMPOTO)
Yam Pottage recipe
SUNDAY LAMB ROAST WITH RATATOUILLE RECIPE
Imagine that slow roasted Leg of Lamb that is spices perfectly and breaks off the bone beautifully served with roasted Vegetables and a sip of your favourite Red wine. Sunday lunch just got exciting. Why not try this hassle free recipe and enjoy your meal with your family without breaking a sweat. INGREDIENTS Half a [...]
ALMOND BUTTER SOUP RECIPE
Almond butter soup recipe by Fafa Gilbert
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