South African Bobotie — a heritage dish blending savory meat, curry, and sweetness under a golden egg topping. South African Bobotie: Chicken, Beef, and Lamb with a Touch of Sweetness Hello, my dear — I’m Ivy, The African Gourmet . With 25 years of cooking experience and 18 years documenting African cuisine , I’ve come to love dishes that tell stories. One of South Africa’s most beloved recipes, Bobotie blends Malay, Dutch, and African influences into one comforting baked dish. Its balance of savory meat, warm curry spices, and sweet apricot or tamarind notes reflects South Africa’s vibrant cultural heritage. About South African Bobotie Bobotie originated among the Cape Malay community and became a national favorite among descendants of the Boer settlers. Often compared to meatloaf, it’s far more complex — a mixture of curried meat baked beneath a golden egg custard. The result is a dish that’s sweet, savory, and unforgettable , typically...

Liberian rice bread — a sweet, spiced loaf made from rice flour and ripe plantains. Rice Bread is Traditional Bread from Liberia Hello, my dear — I’m Ivy, The African Gourmet . After 25 years in the kitchen and 18 years documenting African recipes , I’ve learned that some of the most comforting foods are born of resilience. Liberian Rice Bread is one of those dishes — soft, subtly sweet, and made with everyday ingredients like rice flour and ripe plantains. The Story Behind Liberian Rice Bread Rice bread is a time-honored Liberian household staple , baked for breakfast or enjoyed with tea in the evening. In most Liberian homes, rice appears at every meal — breakfast, lunch, and dinner — so transforming rice into a bread was both practical and delicious. Ripe bananas or plantains give the loaf its natural sweetness, while nutmeg and ginger perfume the air with familiar West African warmth. Ingredients 2 cups rice flour ...