Introduction: Surrounded by reef-rich waters, Anguilla has a strong tradition of fresh fish cookery, and a hearty, tomato-based fish chowder is a common way to use the day’s catch. Cultural Background: Surrounded by reef-rich waters, Anguilla has a strong tradition of fresh fish cookery, and a hearty, tomato-based fish chowder is a common way to […]
Introduction: Known across the Eastern Caribbean as “Stamp and Go”, these saltfish fritters get their name from the days when dockworkers and travellers would grab them quickly from roadside vendors — “stamp” (step) up and “go”. Cultural Background: Known across the Eastern Caribbean as “Stamp and Go”, these saltfish fritters get their name from the […]
Introduction: Kizaka is a beloved everyday lunch dish made from pounded or finely shredded cassava leaves, slow-cooked with onions, garlic and palm oil. Cultural Background: Kizaka is a beloved everyday lunch dish made from pounded or finely shredded cassava leaves, slow-cooked with onions, garlic and palm oil. It is central to Angolan home cooking, often […]
Introduction: Mufete is a beloved Angolan seaside classic — whole grilled fish served with a colourful array of sides including sweet potato, cassava, beans and a fresh onion-tomato sauce. Cultural Background: Mufete is a beloved Angolan seaside classic — whole grilled fish served with a colourful array of sides including sweet potato, cassava, beans and […]
Introduction: Calulu is one of Angola’s most iconic traditional dishes, layering fresh and dried fish with sweet potato leaves (or spinach), okra, eggplant and palm oil into a deeply savoury, slow-cooked stew. Cultural Background: Calulu is one of Angola’s most iconic traditional dishes, layering fresh and dried fish with sweet potato leaves (or spinach), okra, […]
Introduction: With a long Atlantic coastline, Angola has a strong tradition of fish-based dishes. Cultural Background: With a long Atlantic coastline, Angola has a strong tradition of fish-based dishes. This light, aromatic fish soup, brightened with tomato, onion and fresh herbs, is common in coastal towns and fishing communities as a nourishing daily meal. Tips: […]
Introduction: A colourful composed salad of boiled potato, hard-boiled egg, olives and tuna, dressed simply with olive oil and lemon. Cultural Background: Salade Algéroise reflects Algiers’ coastal, French-influenced home cooking, a practical and popular salad found at family lunches across the capital and beyond. Tips: Boil the potatoes until just fork-tender to avoid a mushy […]
Introduction: A light, tomato-based fish soup brightened with lemon, reflecting the fresh seafood traditions of Albania’s Adriatic and Ionian coastline. Cultural Background: This soup is closely tied to Albania’s coastal towns like Vlorë and Sarandë, where fresh catch is simmered simply to let the flavour of the fish speak for itself. Tips: Add the fish […]