Showcasing West African food through culture and history
These berbere spiced skewers are the perfect summer recipe. Packed with savoury, umami and slightly sweet spices served on top of a simple tomato relish, it is such a great plant based protein addition to any summer lunch. It can also be meal prepped in advance and enjoyed all week. This recipe is vegetarian and [ ] The post Berbere Tofu Skewers with Tomato Relish appeared first on Eat with Afia .
This mango cake is the perfect summer cake. It is light and fluffy, not too sweet and bursting with tropical flavours from the sweet mango and fragrant coconut. This mango cake is egg free and dairy free, making it 100% vegan friendly. It is still very moist yet also very easy to make. Why you [ ] The post Coconut Mango Cake appeared first on Eat with Afia .
These meatless kebabs are a perfect plant based alternative to the grilled kebabs that many love across West Africa. Whether you call it suya or chinchinga, they are flavorful, spicy, and delicious. You can make these for a barbecue or meal prep them to serve with any rice or salad. They are perfect for vegetarians [ ] The post Ghanaian Vegetarian Kebabs appeared first on Eat with Afia .
These flaky moringa tarts are the perfect vessel for mango. This recipe is perfect for a mango lover and even prettier to look at, making them the perfect summer show stopper with little effort. These moringa mango tarts are also dairy free, egg free and 100% vegan friendly. This recipe does not require any special [ ] The post Mango Moringa Tart appeared first on Eat with Afia .
Vegan caramelized plantain scones are sweet, fragrant, moist yet flaky and the perfect companion to a warm beverage or a summer brunch spread. This recipe The post Caramelized Plantain Scones Plant Based appeared first on Eat with Afia .
Chai ya tangawizi which translates to ginger tea in Swahili is a beloved way to make tea in Kenya and Tanzania. The ginger adds an The post Chai Ya Tangawizi appeared first on Eat with Afia .
These mini rice pancakes are difficult to resist. Fragrant from coconut, seasoned with cardamom, it is a beloved breakfast option that reflects the diverse culinary The post Vitumbua Swahili Rice Cakes appeared first on Eat with Afia .
If you are looking for one of the healthiest soups from Nigeria, you have to add miyar zogale to the list. Filled with peanuts, protein, The post Vegetarian Miyar Zogale appeared first on Eat with Afia .
I have gotten many requests for salad recipes that are full of flavour but use indigenous West African ingredients. The difficult thing is, I am from a part of West Africa where we do not do salads. We are a soups and stews culture. But when The post Moringa Fonio Salad appeared first on Eat with Afia .
These soft, pillowy and fragrant mahamris are a hallmark of Swahili cooking. These East African fried doughs are simple, flavourful, requiring minimal effort yet yielding The post Mahamri appeared first on Eat with Afia .