Introduction: Pepper soup is a light, fiery, aromatic broth built on a blend of native spices such as African nutmeg (ehuru) and calabash nutmeg, simmered with meat, fish or goat offal. Cultural Background: Pepper soup is a light, fiery, aromatic broth built on a blend of native spices such as African nutmeg (ehuru) and calabash […]
Introduction: Goat meat is the celebratory protein of choice in Burundi, reserved for weekends, guests and special occasions since cattle are traditionally valued more highly as a store of wealth. Cultural Background: Goat meat is the celebratory protein of choice in Burundi, reserved for weekends, guests and special occasions since cattle are traditionally valued more […]
Introduction: Brochettes are the iconic street food of Burundi's evenings, sold from small charcoal grills along roadsides and in bustling market areas. Cultural Background: Brochettes are the iconic street food of Burundi's evenings, sold from small charcoal grills along roadsides and in bustling market areas. Cubes of marinated goat or beef are threaded onto skewers […]
Introduction: This slow-cooked stew, simmered until the meat is meltingly tender in a thick peanut-based sauce, is a mainstay of Burkinabe home cooking. Cultural Background: This slow-cooked stew, simmered until the meat is meltingly tender in a thick peanut-based sauce, is a mainstay of Burkinabe home cooking. It is traditionally eaten with tô or rice, […]
Introduction: Smoky, spice-rubbed meat skewers grilled over open charcoal are a fixture of Beninese evenings, sold from street carts where the sizzle and aroma draw crowds after dark. Cultural Background: Smoky, spice-rubbed meat skewers grilled over open charcoal are a fixture of Beninese evenings, sold from street carts where the sizzle and aroma draw crowds […]
Introduction: Kpétè is a hearty, deeply savoury soup found in homes throughout central Benin, built on a base of slow-simmered meat, leafy greens and ground seeds. Cultural Background: Kpétè is a hearty, deeply savoury soup found in homes throughout central Benin, built on a base of slow-simmered meat, leafy greens and ground seeds. It is […]
Introduction: Goat water is one of the Caribbean’s most iconic soup-stews, and in Antigua and Barbuda it is a hearty, deeply spiced dish often reserved for weekends, celebrations and gatherings. Cultural Background: Goat water is one of the Caribbean’s most iconic soup-stews, and in Antigua and Barbuda it is a hearty, deeply spiced dish often […]
Introduction: This richly spiced, extra-hearty goat stew is prepared in large batches for Anguilla’s Summer Festival, the island’s biggest annual celebration held each July and August, marking the anniversary of emancipation. Cultural Background: This richly spiced, extra-hearty goat stew is prepared in large batches for Anguilla’s Summer Festival, the island’s biggest annual celebration held each […]
Introduction: Goat Water is one of Anguilla’s most iconic dishes, a thick, richly spiced goat stew often served at celebrations, church fundraisers and the island’s famous Anguilla Summer Festival. Cultural Background: Goat Water is one of Anguilla’s most iconic dishes, a thick, richly spiced goat stew often served at celebrations, church fundraisers and the island’s […]