Sweet potatoes (or sweet yams) were one of the staples in my household growing up. They were commonly boiled but occasionally, we would roast the potatoes by burying them in hot ashes that gathered from the firewood embers. Those ash-roasted potatoes are some of the most delicious potatoes I have ever eaten. Their texture, taste, […]
Tilapia is a freshwater fish popular in many parts of the world due to its desirable characteristics. Although native to Africa, tilapia is widely produced and consumed worldwide with countries like the Philippines, China, and the United States being some of the largest consumers according to Wikipedia. As a Kenyan, I must say I was […]
As I have lived in two different continents and experienced more of the world’s cultures, I have come to learn that food cultures vary widely in as much as they have some similarities. It seems that each culture has its preferred methods of cooking. I observed, for instance, that the methods of cooking that are […]
A quick Google search on what Swahili, Indian, and Middle Eastern cuisine entails will yield largely similar results. From main dishes to snacks and street food, drinks, and desserts, as well as spices, seasonings, and cooking methods, there are numerous similarities between these cultures. While some of them may be coincidental, a lot of these […]
Smoked tilapia has this distinctive aroma and exquisite taste that is different from that of fresh or fried fish. Hence why it is loved so much in my homeland. Smoked fish stew has always been a staple in my family, thanks to the nearby Lake Victoria being an unrelenting supplier of this delicacy. I tend […]
Biryani, or biriani as it is commonly referred to in Swahili, is a rice and meat dish that is all about color and flavor. It is truly rich in both aspects. You do not necessarily have to color your rice or the potatoes, but almost every biriani cook in Kenya does this. It is the […]
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