Introduction: Nem are Cambodia's cool, fresh answer to fried spring rolls: rice paper wrapped around herbs, vermicelli, shrimp and pork, served with a peanut-hoisin or fish-sauce dip. Cultural Background: Nem are Cambodia's cool, fresh answer to fried spring rolls: rice paper wrapped around herbs, vermicelli, shrimp and pork, served with a peanut-hoisin or fish-sauce dip. […]
Introduction: Trosak Ktis is a cooling side dish of sliced cucumber dressed in a lightly sweetened coconut and roasted peanut sauce, served alongside richer grilled and curried mains to balance the meal. Cultural Background: Trosak Ktis is a cooling side dish of sliced cucumber dressed in a lightly sweetened coconut and roasted peanut sauce, served […]
Introduction: Sach Ko Ang are marinated beef skewers grilled over charcoal at street stalls and night markets throughout Cambodia, often eaten as a quick snack alongside a cold drink or as part of a larger shared meal. Cultural Background: Sach Ko Ang are marinated beef skewers grilled over charcoal at street stalls and night markets […]
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: This nourishing soup combines leafy greens, such as amaranth or pumpkin leaves, with ground peanuts to create a creamy, savoury broth typical of the peanut-based sauces found throughout the African Great Lakes region. Cultural Background: This nourishing soup combines leafy greens, such as amaranth or pumpkin leaves, with ground peanuts to create a creamy, […]
Introduction: Groundnuts (peanuts) grow abundantly across Burundi's hillsides and are roasted simply over coals or in a dry pan, then salted and shared communally as a starter before a meal or a snack with banana beer during social gatherings. Cultural Background: Groundnuts (peanuts) grow abundantly across Burundi's hillsides and are roasted simply over coals or […]
Introduction: Umuganuro was historically Burundi's royal sorghum harvest festival, marking the ceremonial start of the new agricultural year with feasting and thanksgiving. Cultural Background: Umuganuro was historically Burundi's royal sorghum harvest festival, marking the ceremonial start of the new agricultural year with feasting and thanksgiving. This generous shared platter, piled with ubugali, mixed vegetables, beans […]
Introduction: Burundi grows an extraordinary variety of bananas, and this simple dessert of pan-caramelised sweet bananas glazed in local honey highlights the fruit at its best. Cultural Background: Burundi grows an extraordinary variety of bananas, and this simple dessert of pan-caramelised sweet bananas glazed in local honey highlights the fruit at its best. It is […]
Introduction: Fromage peul, a fresh soft cheese traditionally made by Fulani herding communities from cow's milk, is a well-loved treat across Burkina Faso, often drizzled with honey for a simple, elegant dessert. Cultural Background: Fromage peul, a fresh soft cheese traditionally made by Fulani herding communities from cow's milk, is a well-loved treat across Burkina […]
Introduction: Kilishi is a Sahelian specialty of thin, spiced, sun-dried meat, sold in markets across Burkina Faso as a shelf-stable, protein-rich snack ideal for travel or long journeys by road. Cultural Background: Kilishi is a Sahelian specialty of thin, spiced, sun-dried meat, sold in markets across Burkina Faso as a shelf-stable, protein-rich snack ideal for […]