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….
Suya pepper
Caramelized peanuts, a sweet and salty treat
Name: Caramelized Peanuts
Eaten in: West Africa
Foodie: Elodie
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! …
You can’t go wrong with peanut butter…soup
Name: Peanut butter soup, sauce arachide, mafé
Eaten in: West Africa
Foodie: Elodie
Peanut butter soup is one of the easiest of the soups commonly found in Côte d’Ivoire, and in neighboring countries such as Mali, where it is often known as mafé. I also found it to be a wonderful comfort food especially during the cold months of winter. Peanut butter is available in every grocery store in America, but most people consume it as is.
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