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I have to begin with saying that I am not sure that “caramelized peanuts” accurately describes those treats. When I think of caramel, I immediately think of something brown, moderately sticky and yummy. These peanuts miss a little bit of the stickiness factor, but none of the yummy factor! …
Boiled yuca is commonly used as a side dish in some West African countries because yuca is locally grown and often less expensive than other goods such as rice and potatoes. It is very easy to cook and goes very well with …
I often joke around that even if knew that a plate full of alloco was a trap, I would still go ahead and eat the plantains, and then try my best to get out of the trap afterwards. In other words, alloco is the easiest way to “catch me…”
Alloco is one of the most popular dishes in Cote d’Ivoire. Tasty and versatile, the fried plantains are eaten at any time of the day and can serve as a snack, appetizer, main dish and more. …
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EGGPLANT (AUBERGINE)
The eggplant originally came from India and was further spread to the Mediterranean and Africa. Greeks and Egyptians feature the eggplant as a daily fare. African eggplants are usually of the smaller and bitterer kind. They are usually yellow, and most commonly referred to as garden eggs. Eggplant is used widely in West Africa. It is chopped, cooked and mixed into a variety of vegetable dishes, meat-/fish-dishes and sauces. Mostly grown small scale in compound gardens
See following article:
http://articles.sfgate.com/2008-09-27/home-and-garden/17160177_1_eggplant-scarlet-oakland-market
