It is estimated that one-third of the world’s population consumes hot spices every day; you can assume that includes most of Africa and Asia because the Western world doesn’t like spicy food wahala.
Evaluating Spices in Benin Food

Authentic African Plant-based Foods
Authentic African Plant-based Foods
It is estimated that one-third of the world’s population consumes hot spices every day; you can assume that includes most of Africa and Asia because the Western world doesn’t like spicy food wahala.
The best smelling ancient grain yet! Kasha is another way to call roasted buckwheat groats. Commonly, kasha is the name most people use for the highly nutritious and wholesome porridge dish from groats.
With this recipe, you don’t have to worry about lacking key nutrients. Cranberry beans stew rightfully earned it’s nickname “you will kill me beans.” It is naturally flavorful.
“Pondu” or “saka saka” is a mainstay ingredient in traditional African recipes. This also explains why Africans prefer hot cooked meals instead of raw foods.
Liberian Lorma people of Lofa are associated with this traditional African dish. West Africans utilize this popular pea eggplant in various delicious kittely okra stew recipe.
As you may know, most home-made meals taste better the next day. That is IF you can hold-off from eating all of it until the next day.
Liberian cuisine rightly wrestles for the crown of Africa’s best foods. Torborsoay should be top on your list if you want to experience authentic West African cuisine.
Senegal’s degue thiakry, a top creamy sweet dessert for breakfast recipes in vegetarian African food. Taste the benefits of ancient grains.
I understand, you are probably wondering, is homemade seitan healthy? I will say it is delicious and makes me feel good after eating it.