Food production in Africa Rises in 2008
According to the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), food production in Sub-Saharan Africa grew in 2008 for the first time in decades. Production increased by 3.5 percent, which was higher than the 2 percent increase in the continent’s population.
Rice as an African Staple
Rice was domesticated in Asia about 10,000 years ago. And although its parent species are native to South Asia and certain parts of Africa (particularly around the Niger river), it has become commonplace in many regions around the world. As
Fried Yam with Tomatoe Relish and Fried Fish
Yam is a staple crop in much of Africa, especially in the Western Regions. As such, it has found its way in many popular recipes on the continent. One particular recipe – popular in the western and central regions of Africa, as well as in the Caribbeans – involves deep-fried yam served with a variety of side dishes, the most common of which is spicy tomato sauce and fried fish. In this post, I’ll be showing you how to prepare this meal. Get your grocery list ready and jot down the necessary ingredients….
Ingredients and Staples of African Food
Just as with cuisines from other regions of the world, certain ingredients and staples are prevalent in African cuisine. The ingredients include vegetables and fruits, meat products, spices and grains. We will give you a brief history and more details of each of these ingredients in future articles.
Vegetables play a large role in African cuisine and a variety of them are used across the continent. Although many of these vegetables are native to the continent, others were introduced by European and Arab explorers. Below are some of the most important vegetables:
Afro Cook Book Introduction
Africa, a continent of great beauty, diversity and wonder, is often depicted as a place of poverty and disease. However, as an African who has seen the good side of this “dark continent”, I believe it has a lot to
