Introduction: This gentle fruit compote, soaked in a little honey wine (tej), draws on Ethiopia's ancient tradition of honey wine-making, particularly associated with festive and ceremonial occasions. Cultural Background: This gentle fruit compote, soaked in a little honey wine (tej), draws on Ethiopia's ancient tradition of honey wine-making, particularly associated with festive and ceremonial occasions. […]
Introduction: A tropical papaya and pineapple smoothie made throughout Bioko and Rio Muni using the abundant fruit that grows across the country, popular as a refreshing non-alcoholic option at family lunches and roadside fruit stands alike. Cultural Background: A tropical papaya and pineapple smoothie made throughout Bioko and Rio Muni using the abundant fruit that […]
Introduction: Unripe papaya grows abundantly across the islands, and this crisp, tangy salad puts it to good use as a light accompaniment to grilled fish or richer coconut-based mains. Cultural Background: Unripe papaya grows abundantly across the islands, and this crisp, tangy salad puts it to good use as a light accompaniment to grilled fish […]
Introduction: Taking advantage of the abundant tropical fruit grown throughout the Central African Republic, this refreshing salad combines creamy avocado with sweet papaya, offering a cool contrast to the country's richer, spicier dishes. Cultural Background: Taking advantage of the abundant tropical fruit grown throughout the Central African Republic, this refreshing salad combines creamy avocado with […]
Introduction: Often described as Cambodia's national soup, Samlor Kor Ko is a hearty, mildly spiced stew combining pork, fish and a generous mix of seasonal vegetables, thickened slightly with roasted rice powder. Cultural Background: Often described as Cambodia's national soup, Samlor Kor Ko is a hearty, mildly spiced stew combining pork, fish and a generous […]
Introduction: Bok L'hong, meaning 'pounded papaya,' is Cambodia's version of the green papaya salad found across mainland Southeast Asia, distinguished by its use of fermented crab or prahok alongside lime, chili and palm sugar, pounded together in a large mortar. Cultural Background: Bok L'hong, meaning 'pounded papaya,' is Cambodia's version of the green papaya salad […]
Introduction: A simple, fragrant compote made from the islands' abundant papayas, doce de papaia is a traditional way of preserving ripe fruit and is often served with a hard cheese or on its own after a family meal. Cultural Background: A simple, fragrant compote made from the islands' abundant papayas, doce de papaia is a […]