There are more unique delicacies from around the world that reflect the incredible diversity of cultural cuisines. Let’s dive deeper into delicacies, of the birds kind, that stretch the boundaries of culinary creativity, enjoyed in various countries and cultures that might seem repugnant or unusual to others: Ortolan Bunting – FranceThe Ortolan Bunting is a … Continue reading Part II:Delicacies of Cultural Diversities – The Birds Kind
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Cooking with Unmis: How do you like your Rice?
Fried Rice Jolof Rice Curry Rice Steamed Rice There’s also Coconut Rice though, in picture, you won’t be able to differentiate it from plain steamed rice. Types of Rice Converted. Parboiled. Jasmine. Basmati. Whole (Brown). Long Grain. Medium Grain. Short Grain. Wild Rice. Japanese Sushi Rice. Calrose Rice. Nigerian Ofada Rice. Know any other types … Continue reading Cooking with Unmis: How do you like your Rice?
Akara (Fried Bean Patties)
Akara on bread slices frying Akara Akara, like other foods, can be simply or richly prepared. The simple and plain is to merely add salt (or Maggi) to the ground beans. While you can add as much optional ingredients as you like to make it rich. However adding too much ingredients could impact the Akara … Continue reading Akara (Fried Bean Patties)
Boiled Yam
Yam is an edible tuber which can be cooked in a variety of ways. “This substance ranges in color from white or yellow to purple or pink in mature yams.” I haven’t seen the purple or pink yams yet. Credits: UnmisBottom left-cooked yellow yam; bottom right-cooked white yam with corned beef stew.
How do you like your Beans? 😍
Credits: Unmis The above pictures show cooked Beans in its whole form, cooked with corn, mashed, ground and steamed, and ground and fried. . . . Beans come in a variety of types. It has been stated that, globally, there are 40,000 types of beans. The most common ones in the U.S. include: Red (Kidney) … Continue reading How do you like your Beans? 😍
Aata Din-din (Fried Sauce)
Credits: UNMIS As the name implies, this sauce is fried with little or no water added. Any water added is allowed to dry out while cooking to maintain its potency. Ingredients My Sauce Oil (your choice of palm, olive, vegetable, corn, etc.)Maggi (or any bouillon) cubeTomato PasteOnionSalt Cooking Instructions Pour My Sauce into a small … Continue reading Aata Din-din (Fried Sauce)
Recipe: Egusi Stew
Courtesy of (C) UNMIS I’ve been cooking people but haven’t posted any recipe lately! Today I’m sharing a few 😍 Enjoy! . . . Egusi Stew on Tik Tok! There has been a rave, on Tik Tok, of folks eating and/or trying Egusi Stew for the first time; thus popularizing the West African/Nigerian, delicacy. These … Continue reading Recipe: Egusi Stew
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