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Welcome to our African Food Love blog, where we take you on a culinary journey through the rich and diverse flavors of the continent. From the spicy stews of North Africa to the colorful and aromatic dishes of West Africa, we aim to showcase the unique ingredients and cooking techniques that make African cuisine so special. Through our blog, we'll share recipes, stories, and cultural insights that will transport you to the heart of the African kitchen. Whether you're a seasoned foodie or a curious beginner, we invite you to join us on this adventure and discover the many tastes of Africa.

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Easy Warm Jackfruit Vegetable Stew

Easy Warm Jackfruit Vegetable Stew What is Jackfruit and what to make with it.  Simmer warm jackfruit vegetable stew home cooked full of healthy jackfruit, kale, carrots, and a rich spicy broth. 

 

Jackfruit is the largest tree-borne fruit in the world
Jackfruits

Jackfruit is the largest tree-borne fruit in the world, one fruit can weigh between 10 and 100 pounds with yellow, banana-flavored flesh and contain 100 to 500 seeds in a single fruit. The jackfruit is rich in protein, potassium, calcium, and iron. 

Do not let your jackfruit go bad, when fully ripe, the unopened jackfruit emits a strong disagreeable odor, resembling that of decayed onions, while the pulp of the opened fruit smells of pineapple and banana. Jackfruits turn brown and deteriorate quickly after ripening. 

No one knows the jackfruit place of origin but in Africa, it is often planted in Central African Republic, Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania Zanzibar.


Super Easy African Jackfruit Vegetable Stew Recipe

Easy African Jackfruit Vegetable Stew Recipe
Jackfruit Vegetable Stew
Learn how to make a delicious African Jackfruit Vegetable Stew that will be one of your favorite African vegetable recipe dishes. 

Prep Time: 15 minutes 
Cook Time: minutes 
Total Time: 30 minutes 


Ingredients 
2 cups fresh diced jackfruit 
2 handfuls kale 
2 cups cauliflower 
2 tablespoons olive oil 
5 scallions thinly sliced 
2 large carrots, peeled and diced 
1 cup fresh okra pods, chopped 
1 tablespoon smoked paprika 
1 hot pepper, diced 
3 cloves garlic, minced 
4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth 
1/2 cup water 
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 
Sea salt and black pepper to taste 


Directions 
In a large lidded pot add all ingredients; boil then turn heat down to simmer 15 minutes. Serve warm with fresh bread.


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Simple Cooking Tips

Make sure your cooking work area has good lighting so you can safely see what you are cutting, seasoning and cooking.

Get comfortable with the recipe, read it all the way through. Always read and re-read your recipes before you start cooking.

Season and taste as you go. Always taste your food before seasoning.

Spices and herbs are essential to African food cooking and baking. Keep your spices away from sources of heat like the stove or lights. Herbs and spices can lose their flavor when exposed to humidity and heat.

Recipes are only a guideline so feel free to substitute items that you like.

When cooking with chili peppers, protect your hands and eyes by wearing rubber gloves. Or coat your hands in vegetable oil and wash them with soap and water immediately after handling.