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Name: Egusi soup
Eaten in: Nigeria
Category: Traditional
The first time I had Egusi soup, I was definitely taken aback. How come I had to come to the US to try something so yummy when it was always so close to home, wow! …
Name: Suya
Eaten in : West Africa
Foodie: Linda
Why doesn’t street-food ever taste the same when made at home? Have scientists explored that topic yet? Nevertheless, making suya at home is still very much worth it. The peanut and chili coating add a wonderful kick to the meat….
This dish’s name suggests a tame, inoffensive snack when pastels are the exact opposite: a fiery mix of flavors which commands the eater’s attention. The dough is different…
Every time I mentioned to somebody that I was about to make Jamaican beef patties, the answer was “oooh!!”, and rightly so. The patties were a flaky goodness. The turmeric gives them their yellow color, and on top of that,…
