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Welcome! Come along with Ijeoma (the cook) and Yemi (the test subject) as we cook and eat our way across the African continent, using ingredients you might find in your local store. Join us for laughs, the hits, and the misses while we also talk about our own experiences and relationships with African food. If you replicate or taste these dishes or have cooking tips about them, please tag us on social media. Lastly, if you learnt something new, consider giving us a high rating or review.**Africa in my kitchen is a Tunuka Media production. For photos and links to the recipe follow Tunuka Media on social media (https://taplink.cc/tunukamedia) and visit the blog. Also, follow Ijeoma (@234pantry) and Yemi (@MyPixelJourney) on Instagram** .

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    • Dec 29, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 22m AVG DURATION
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    Special - A Side of Salad

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2021 44:10


    The holiday season often means lots of food, which we happily endorse. Now if you're looking for something healthier to add to your lineup of dishes, something tasty, and something a little different, we've got you. This episode is our season finale, our fourth Special and features salads from different parts of the continent. From Tunisia in North Africa, we have Omek Houria, a lovely spicy carrot salad that pairs well with tuna, olives, and eggs.From South Africa, there's Chakalaka, a relish made with peppers, carrots, and baked beans.From Seychelles of the East African coast is Salade de Palmiste, made with Heart of Palm and onions.Finally, join us in West Africa where Ghana and Nigeria pretty much share a particular kind of salad. With its medley of vegetables, corned beef, baked beans, boiled eggs, and salad cream, this could easily be a large meal rather than a side.

    Namibia - Malva Pudding

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2021 19:21


    Delve into this sweet, spongy dessert with us as we tell you a little about Namibia in south-west Africa.#NamibianFood #NamibiaIntroductory music: Kumangoma  - Promise   (https://youtu.be/S5L6_eEQJrk).

    Mozambique - Peri-Peri Surf & Turf

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2021 20:40


    This south-eastern African country boasts beautiful coastlines and is well known for its peri-peri pepper, giant prawns, and grilled chicken. That titbit was enough to inspire us to grab some shrimp, some chicken, and slather them with a home-made, peri-peri sauce made from peppers, herbs, spices, and vinegar.#MozambicanFood #MozambiqueIntroductory music: Taxi - Cr Boy Ft.  Trap Boys   (https://youtu.be/9AFZ8NM21kc).Visit the blog (https://taplink.cc/tunukamedia) for pictures and references

    Morocco - Zaalouk

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2021 15:50


    Morocco in North Africa is a tourist's delight for many reasons, one of which is food. On that note, we bring you Zaalouk, a popular Moroccan warm salad made with eggplant and tomatoes.#Morocco #AfricaInMyKitchen #ZaaloukIntroductory music: Fnaïre - Ngoul Mali   (https://youtu.be/8-0uoRNERE4).Visit the blog (https://taplink.cc/tunukamedia) for pictures and references

    Mauritius - Rougaille, Faratas & Gros Pois

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2021 15:25


    The island country of Mauritius is a delightful melange of ethnicities, races and cultures that have bubbled their way into the cuisine. With all that deliciousness, we couldn't bring ourselves to make just one dish. We explore a spicy tomato-based sauce and a lima beans dish, all accompanied by a flaky flatbread.#MauritianFood #MauritiusIntroductory music: Elijah & Linzy Bacbotte - Mootia  (https://youtu.be/0UV49yKVtqM).Visit the blog (https://taplink.cc/tunukamedia) for pictures and references

    Mauritania - Ngomou

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2021 18:41


    This elaborate couscous dish is definitely one to be shared and enjoyed. Gather round and we'll tell you all about Ngomou from Mauritania.#Mauritania #AfricanFoodIntroductory music: Taha Suliman, Mouna Dendenni & Sal  - Bilad Wa Buhur  (https://youtu.be/cUz3ETmlZqI).Visit the blog (https://taplink.cc/tunukamedia) for pictures and references

    Mali - Fakoye

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2021 21:56


    Mali was once part of a great African empire with important educational centres and home to one of the wealthiest men in history. From Mali, we bring you Fakoye, a rich, dark and earthy lamb sauce with a distinct taste you won't forget in a hurry.#Fakoye #MaliIntroductory music: Salif Keita - Africa  (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OLLjQcyK4eU). Visit the blog (https://taplink.cc/tunukamedia) for pictures and references

    Special - In the name of Jollof

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2021 75:55


    You may or may not have heard of Jollof rice, but if you haven't, it's time you did. We welcome you to the bold, bright and spicy world of Jollof. From Mauritania down to Cameroon, we'll tell you what it is, how it came about it, and why West Africa is crazy about Jollof.#jollofrice #jollofVisit the blog (https://taplink.cc/tunukamedia) for more pictures and references

    Malawi - Masamba Otendera

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2021 13:56


    On this episode, our stop is in Malawi in south-east Africa. Here, we try Masamba Otendera. Masamba Otendera is an easy-to-make vegetable and peanut sauce that is high in protein and other nutrients.#Malawi #MalawianFoodIntroductory music: Nakupenda - Kell Kay ft Tay Grin (https://youtu.be/sZvsMSt9XfA)Visit the blog (https://taplink.cc/tunukamedia) for pictures and references

    Madagascar -Voanjobory sy henakisoa and Ranavola

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2021 30:51


    We've picked up a couple of Malagasy words from the island country of Madagascar and we are very proud to break down this mouthful for you. Voanjobory refers to Bambara nuts or Bambara beans; Henakisoa is pork. Ranovola is a drink made from rice. We'll tell you how they all come together

    Libya - M'battan

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2021 23:27


    Spicy minced meat meets potatoes in this delightful dish from Libya in North Africa. It can also serve as a good appetizer at a gathering. Try M'battan and thank us later.#Libya #LibyanFoodIntroductory music: Nisyan by Ahmed Fakroun (https://youtu.be/eSMTnLgYK8A)Visit the blog (https://taplink.cc/tunukamedia) for pictures and references.

    Liberia - Cabbage

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2021 19:29


    Mention “Liberian Cabbage” and many people may think you're referring to a specific kind of cabbage grown in Liberia. Mention “Liberian Cabbage” to someone from Liberia, and odds are they'll tell you something different. In Liberia, we try Cabbage. It is made with the well-known vegetable, but it is so much more fun to eat than ordinary cabbage

    Lesotho - Oxtail Stew

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2021 17:18


    In the southern African Kingdom of Lesotho, we try a rich oxtail stew that is slow-cooked. Now, if you happen to have a multi-function pot, you could fast-cook your way to this pot of deliciousness.Introductory music:  Ke Hana Ke Holile by Khosi Mosotho Chakela (https://youtu.be/Hv88BsXziSY )Visit the blog (https://taplink.cc/tunukamedia) for pictures and references.

    Kenya - Beef Pilau

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2021 21:30


    We head east to Kenya for some Beef Pilau. This rice and potato dish owes its distinct taste to a warm, earthy masala mix.#Kenya #kenyanfoodIntroductory music:  Suzanna by Sauti Sol (https://youtu.be/mFBJtuQ1Llc )Visit the blog (https://taplink.cc/tunukamedia) for pictures and references.

    Guinea Bissau - Cafriela de Frango

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2021 19:26


    In West Africa lies Guinea-Bissau with its mix of Portuguese and indigenous culinary influences. This country puts a unique burst of flavour on a grilled chicken dish called Cafriela de Frango.#Guineabissau #GuineabissaufoodIntroductory music:  Buruntuma by Salia Featuring Kimi Djabaté (https://youtu.be/w2EfD0jLWXM )Visit the blog (https://taplink.cc/tunukamedia) for pictures and references.

    Guinea - Mangoé Rafalari

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2021 17:06


    In Guinea, we try Mango Rafalari, a sweet yet slightly savoury mango sauce. Pair it with some rice, and you’re good to go!#Gambia #GambianfoodIntroductory music:  La Patronne by Djelykaba Bintou   (https://youtu.be/zaL4LzgoOWo )Visit the blog (https://taplink.cc/tunukamedia) for pictures and references.

    Ghana - Gari Fortor

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2021 22:00


    In Ghana, off the west African coast, we take Garri (processed cassava grains) and toss it with a delightful mix of sauce and vegetables to make Gari Fortor.Introductory music: Sarkodie - Happy Day ft. Kuami Eugene (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8_n8ve6cURw )Visit the blog (https://taplink.cc/tunukamedia) for pictures and references.

    The Gambia - Ebbeh

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2021 19:14


    Gambia serves up a hearty seafood and cassava soup called Ebbeh. Whether it’s because it is a chilly day or just another Wednesday, this tasty, slightly tangy soup will leave you licking your spoon and wanting more.#Gambia #GambianfoodIntroductory music: Sembo by O Boy and Gambian Child  (https://youtu.be/KX2OslQxIqg )Visit the blog (https://taplink.cc/tunukamedia) for pictures and references.

    Gabon - Odika

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2021 19:55


    Join us in the Central African country of Gabon where we try Odika, a sauce made from a high-fat seed often called African Mango, wild mango, chocolat indigène, Ogbono, or - in this case - Odika.#Gabon #GabonesefoodIntroductory music: Tchizambengue by Shan'L. (https://youtu.be/QLaBN7coza0) Visit the blog (https://taplink.cc/tunukamedia) for pictures and references.

    Special 2_All Plantain Errythang!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2021 51:49


    From the hills of the east to the shores of west Africa, many will agree that plantain is “bae”. In our season 2 premiere, we tell you why, as we try out different plantain dishes you can make with unripe, ripe, and overripe plantain.#plantain #AfricanplantainVisit the blog (https://taplink.cc/tunukamedia) for pictures and references.© 2021 TunukaMedia

    Ethiopia - Doro Wat

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2020 35:04


    In our season finale, we return to the Horn of Africa to try Doro wat, Ethiopia’s national celebratory dish. With its specialized ingredients and distinct flavour, you won’t forget this one in a hurry – and for all the right reasons.#Ethiopia #Ethiopianfood

    eSwatini - "Sishwala" and Samp

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2020 21:07


    What’s better than one dish? Two! We solemnly declare that the fact that we messed the first dish up had nothing to do with making a second dish *face palm*. In eSwatini, formerly called Swaziland, we serve up two corn-based dishes. The first is what we thought was Sishwala. The second is called Samp.#eSwatini #swazicuisine

    Eritrea - Tsebhi Birsen

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2020 18:29


    If you think legumes are boring, this savory Eritrean lentil stew called Tsebhi birsen will change your mind.#Eritrea #EritreanFood

    Egypt_Koshari

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2020 23:22


    We head north of the Sahara to Egypt. Here, we try Koshari (or Koshary), an interesting hodgepodge of carbs that comes together quite nicely.#Egypt #Egyptianfood

    Djibouti_Skoudehkaris

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2020 21:04


    If the smell of the colourful spices cooking doesn’t make you smile, the taste of this dish certainly will. In Djibouti, we try a rice and lamb dish called Skoudehkaris.#Djibouti #DjiboutianfoodVisit the blog (https://taplink.cc/tunukamedia) for pictures and references.

    Democratic Republic of Congo _ Poulet Moambe

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2020 16:53


    Out of the DRC (also called Congo-Kinshasa) is Poulet Moambe (Poulet Mwamba). This creamy orange stew is made with palm fruit / palm butter and pairs beautifully with a variety of things. Listen in to learn why this is a must-keep…and also why Poulet Moambe might actually be a completely different dish from what we made.#Congolesefood #PouletmoambeVisit the blog (https://taplink.cc/tunukamedia) for pictures and references.

    Côte d’Ivoire_Chicken Kedjenou

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2020 18:59


    Many years ago, a princess broke away from a Ghanaian empire and founded a new people in present-day Cote d’Ivoire. This people gave us the dish featured on today’s episode. Our feature dish, Chicken Kedjenou, is so easy to make that even the meaning of its name asks you to do the bare minimum. We tried it with Attiéke also called fermented cassava or cassava couscous. #IvorianFood #CoteDIvoireVisit the blog (https://taplink.cc/tunukamedia) for pictures and references.

    Republic of the Congo: Pondu (with Sardine)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2020 22:06


    This episode takes us to the Republic of Congo (Congo-Brazzaville). Pondu is a Congolese dish made with cassava leaves and other green vegetables. Get your greens in with this one and tell us what you think.#Congolesefood #Pondu Visit the blog (https://taplink.cc/tunukamedia) for pictures and references.

    Special 1_Coffee and Doughnuts

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2020 35:17


    On our very first Special, we take a trip around the continent to try out doughnuts from each major region. Grab a cup, pull up a chair, and join us! Visit the blog (https://taplink.cc/tunukamedia) for pictures and references.

    Comoros_Mkatra Foutra

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2020 13:10


    Comoros is the second island country we’ve visited on our journey, and here we try a dish called Mkatra foutra. Mkatra foutra is a flat bread with one particular ingredient that makes it extra creamy and buttery. Here’s a hint: we were coconuts for it! Visit the blog (https://taplink.cc/tunukamedia) for pictures and references.

    Republic of Chad_Daraba

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2020 11:30


    Daraba is the national dish of the Republic of Chad in central Africa. With Daraba, we try the unexpected combination of peanut butter and okra again, with a twist.

    Central African Republic_Kanda Ti Nyma

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2020 15:03


    In this episode we try Kanda Ti Nyma from the Central African Republic. It is made primarily from meatballs and peanut sauce. Our opinions were divided on this meal. Listen to find out why. Visit the blog (https://taplink.cc/tunukamedia) for pictures and references.

    Cape Verde_Cachupa

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2020 15:21


    Cape Verde (officially Cabo Verde) boasts sunny beaches, beautiful islands, interesting history, and a scrumptious national dish that made us want to visit…like NOW! Visit the blog (https://taplink.cc/tunukamedia) for pictures and references.

    Cameroon_Born House Planti

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2020 19:27


    “Planti for pikin, E sabi sweet.” (Translation: plantain for children is usually sweet) This dish takes us into a Cameroonian tradition that celebrates the birth of a baby. Get some plantain, add some bitter leaf (Vernonia), toss in a storyline, and you’ve got some Born House Planti. Visit the blog (https://taplink.cc/tunukamedia) for pictures and references. © 2020 TunukaMedia

    Burkina Faso_Ragout D'igname (Stewed Yam)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2020 16:56


    Yam, yam, and more yam. “Ragoût d’igname” is a French phrase that means “stewed yam”. With that little clue, can you guess how to make this dish? Visit the blog (https://taplink.cc/tunukamedia) for pictures and references. © 2020 TunukaMedia

    Botswana_Seswaa

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2020 18:22


    From the southern African country of Botswana, we bring you Seswaa. Seswaa is a simple dish of meaty goodness. If you like pulled pork or shredded beef, this easy-to-make dish might be right up your alley. Visit the blog (https://taplink.cc/tunukamedia) for pictures and references. © 2020 TunukaMedia

    Republic of Benin _ Amiwo

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2020 21:10


    Anxious to redeem ourselves after our foray into Angolan cuisine, we attempted Amiwo from Benin Republic in West Africa. We think we did a decent job. Visit the blog (https://taplink.cc/tunukamedia) for pictures and references. © 2020 TunukaMedia

    Angola_Calulu De Peixe

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2020 12:45


    How do you mess up a dish? You do it by assuming you know what to do with the ingredients before reading the recipe properly. Calulu de peixe is a fish and okra sauce, but we had to add a little crow to the dish by the time we were done. Visit the blog (https://taplink.cc/tunukamedia) for pictures and references. © 2020 TunukaMedia

    Algeria_Chakhchoukha

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2020 13:21


    In our very first episode, we talk about Chakhchoukha from Algeria. Chakhchoukha is a savoury delight. It consists of a lamb and chickpea stew eaten with torn pieces of flatbread. Visit the blog (https://taplink.cc/tunukamedia) for pictures and references. © 2020 TunukaMedia

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