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Africa in my kitchen

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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.**Af ...
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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…
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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 #Mozambique Introducto…
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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 #Zaalouk Introductory music: Fnaïre - Ngoul Mali (https://youtu.be/8-0uoRNERE4). Visit the blog (https://taplink.cc/tunukamedia) for pic…
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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 #Mauritius Introduc…
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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 #AfricanFood Introductory music: Taha Suliman, Mouna Dendenni & Sal - Bilad Wa Buhur (https://youtu.be/cUz3ETmlZqI). Visit the blog (https://taplink.cc/tunukamedia) for pictures and references Suppor…
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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 #Mali Introductory music: Salif Keita - Africa (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OLLjQcyK4eU). …
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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 #jollof Visit the blog (https://taplink.cc/tunukamedia) for more …
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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 #MalawianFood Introductory music: Nakupenda - Kell Kay ft Tay Grin (https://youtu.be/sZvsMSt9XfA) Visit the blog (https://taplink.cc/tunukamed…
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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 😊 #Madagascar #MalagasyFood #Ranavola #Voanjoborysyhenakisoa …
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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 #LibyanFood Introductory music: Nisyan by Ahmed Fakroun (https://youtu.be/eSMTnLgYK8A) Visit the blog (https://taplink.cc/tunukamedia) for pictures and references. Support…
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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 😊 #…
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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 pict…
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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 #Guineabissaufood Introductory music: Buruntuma by Salia Featuring Kimi Djabaté (https://youtu.be/w2EfD0jLWXM ) Visit the blog (https://taplin…
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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. Support th…
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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 #Gambianfood Introductory music: Sembo by O Boy and Gambian Child (https://youtu.be/KX2OslQxIqg ) Visit the blog (https://tapl…
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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 #Gabonesefood Introductory music: Tchizambengue by Shan'L. (https://youtu.be/QLaBN7coza0) Visit the blog (https://taplink.cc/tunukamedia) for pictu…
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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 #Africanplantain Visit the blog (https://taplink.cc/tunukamedia) for pictures and references. © 2021 Tunu…
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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 Visit the blog (https://taplink.cc/tunukamedia) for pictures and references. Support the sh…
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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. Visit the blog (https://taplink.cc/tunukamedia)…
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We love desserts that can be eaten for breakfast! Akwadu is a sweet coconut and plantain / banana breakfast bake from Equatorial Guinea. We are plantain lovers, but we will try not to judge if you use bananas 😊. Visit the blog (https://taplink.cc/tunukamedia) for pictures and references. #Akwadu #EquatorialGuinea #EquatoGuinean Support the show…
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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 #Pouletmoamb…
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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…
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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. Support the show…
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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. Support the show…
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“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 …
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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 Support the show…
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