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West African • Sub-Saharan Africa

ID 92

Fufu

Main Course Soup Steamed Stew

Weeknight Dinners Lunch Recipes Family Dinners One-Pot Meals

                                        Cook time
                                        25 min
                                    

                                        Difficulty
                                        Easy
                                    

                                        Portion
                                        Single
                                    

fufu

Ingredients: Cassava flour or yam flour (1/2 cup), Water (1 cup)

Cassava Flour Or Yam Flour Water

360 kcal 10.8 protein 10.8 fat 54 carbs

Confidence 100% Vegetarian-leaningQuick cook

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Step 1: Boil water, reduce heat and gradually stir in flour. Take care with this step, as it ensures the dish develops the intended depth of flavor and ideal texture..
Step 2: Stir vigorously until smooth and stretchy. Take care with this step, as it ensures the dish develops the intended depth of flavor and ideal texture..
Step 3: Cover and steam for 5 minutes. Serve with soup or stew. Arrange the dish neatly on a plate and, if desired, add fresh herbs or complementary condiments to enhance presentation and taste..

West African • Sub-Saharan Africa

ID 81

Jollof Rice

Curry Fried Rice Rice Dish

Weeknight Dinners Comfort Foods Lunch Recipes Family Dinners

                                        Cook time
                                        60 min
                                    

                                        Difficulty
                                        Medium
                                    

                                        Portion
                                        Single
                                    

jollof-rice

Ingredients: Rice (1/2 cup), Tomato paste (2 tbsp), Fresh tomatoes (blended) (1/2 cup), Onion (chopped) (1/4), Bell pepper (blended) (1/4), Garlic (1 clove), Oil (2 tbsp), Spices (thyme, curry, bouillon) (1 tsp)

Rice Tomato Paste Tomatoes Blended Onion Bell Pepper Blended

225.8 kcal 6 protein 1.6 fat 46.7 carbs

Confidence 98% Vegetarian-leaning

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Step 1: Heat oil and sauté onion, garlic, and spices. Stir continuously to prevent any burning and allow the ingredients to release their aromatic oils, enhancing overall flavor..
Step 2: Add tomato paste and blended tomatoes. Cook until thick. Take care with this step, as it ensures the dish develops the intended depth of flavor and ideal texture..
Step 3: Add rice and water. Simmer covered until rice is tender. Partially cover the pot and keep a close watch to ensure the ingredients cook evenly without drying out..
Step 4: Serve hot, optionally with fried plantains or chicken. Arrange the dish neatly on a plate and, if desired, add fresh herbs or complementary condiments to enhance presentation and taste..

West African • Sub-Saharan Africa

ID 90

Pepper Soup

Fish Rice Simmered Soup

Lunch Recipes Weeknight Dinners Family Dinners One-Pot Meals

                                        Cook time
                                        90 min
                                    

                                        Difficulty
                                        Medium
                                    

                                        Portion
                                        Single
                                    

pepper-soup

Ingredients: Goat or fish (150g), Pepper soup spice mix (1 tbsp), Onion (chopped) (1/4), Garlic (1 clove), Scotch bonnet (optional) (1), Water (2 cups), Salt (to taste)

Goat Or Fish Pepper Soup Spice Mix Onion Garlic Scotch Bonnet

653.6 kcal 19.7 protein 19.4 fat 98.6 carbs

Confidence 92%

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Step 1: Combine meat/fish with spices, onion, garlic, and water in pot. Make sure to mix thoroughly so that all flavors are evenly incorporated and textures are consistent..
Step 2: Bring to boil, reduce heat and simmer until meat is tender. Partially cover the pot and keep a close watch to ensure the ingredients cook evenly without drying out..
Step 3: Adjust salt and serve hot with bread or rice. Arrange the dish neatly on a plate and, if desired, add fresh herbs or complementary condiments to enhance presentation and taste..

West African • Sub-Saharan Africa

ID 99

Pounded Yam

Main Course Soup Stew Sub-Saharan Africa

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                                        Cook time
                                        30 min
                                    

                                        Difficulty
                                        Medium
                                    

                                        Portion
                                        Single
                                    

pounded-yam

Ingredients: Yam (boiled and cubed) (1 cup)

Yam Boiled And

240 kcal 7.2 protein 7.2 fat 36 carbs

Confidence 100% Vegetarian-leaningQuick cook

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Step 1: Boil yam until very soft. Pound using mortar or food processor. Take care with this step, as it ensures the dish develops the intended depth of flavor and ideal texture..
Step 2: Add a little hot water and pound until stretchy and smooth. Take care with this step, as it ensures the dish develops the intended depth of flavor and ideal texture..
Step 3: Serve immediately with soup or stew. Arrange the dish neatly on a plate and, if desired, add fresh herbs or complementary condiments to enhance presentation and taste..

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