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From Lagos to Louisiana, Havana to Seoul—one African recipe at a time.

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Ivy is the researcher and writer behind The African Gourmet, blending African food, history, and cultural storytelling. Her work is cited by universities, Wikipedia, major news outlets, and global food writers.

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Crafting the Perfect African Food Charcuterie Board

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Create an unforgettable African food charcuterie board with this simple yet essential plan. Just follow the 3-3-3-3 rule: three kinds of cheese, three types of meat, three starches, and three accouterments. Discover the essential meats for your African food charcuterie board, including South African biltong, droëwors, and Nigerian suya. Enhance your board with cheeses like Lebanese labneh, Ethiopian ayibe, and West African wara, along with a variety of breads, fruits, greens, spreads, pickled items, sweets, and beverages for a rich, cultural experience. Crafting the Perfect African Food Charcuterie Board Our African Food Charcuterie Board features a lush selection of delicacies that beautifully showcase the diverse culinary heritage of Africa.  Here's a curated selection of foods for your African food charcuterie board: African Food Charcuterie Board  African Food Charcuterie Board Essentials: Meats Biltong is not beef jerky but a dried and cured meat snack popular ...

Eggrolls Dipped in Shito Pepper Sauce

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Shito added to eggrolls is a multi-universe tasty dish. Shito, a beloved Ghanaian pepper sauce condiment, is a spicy pepper sauce made from hot peppers, shrimp, fish, tomato paste, and a blend of flavorful seasonings. It is renowned for its rich, complex flavors and serves as an excellent dipping sauce for eggrolls, adding a delicious and savory kick. Add Shito to rice and grilled meats, and of course, Shito added to eggrolls is multi-universe tasty. The savory and spicy kick adds a unique Ghanaian twist. Eggrolls Dipped in Shito Pepper Sauce Shito Ghanaian Pepper Sauce Recipe Ingredients 3 medium tomatoes, chopped 10 hot peppers 1 tablespoon shrimp paste 1 tablespoon fish sauce 1 medium onion, chopped 1 teaspoon ground ginger 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/4 cup olive oil How to make Shito Ghanaian pepper sauce. Add all ingredients to a food processor and mix well. In a medium saucepan, simmer 15 minutes on low. Add sauce to soups and stews, or use it as a sauce over seafood. More recipe...