Showing posts with label Africa. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Africa. Show all posts

Jan 29, 2015

Vegan Ghanaian Chicken and rice


Another super simple and easy vegan dish - this time inspired by the classic "Chicken & Rice" from Ghana.

I used myself-made seitan (klick here, to see the recipe) as substitute for the chicken and it was delicious! I really liked, how all the flavors worked together - the sweetness from the peppers, the saltiness of the soy sauce, the taste of citrus and the spiciness. Yum!

Give it a try! ^^

course country time difficulty
main Ghana 30min easy



Ingredients
Serves 2

Rice
I used the same method as in this recipe.

Sauce
imperial metric
8oz 225g Seitan
2 EL soy sauce
1/4 cup 60ml orange juice (100%)
1 garlic clove, pressed
2 tbsp oil
1 big bell pepper, red, chopped
1 onion, chopped
1 garlic clove,chopped
2 tsp curry
2 tsp paprika powder
1/2 tsp cumin
1/4 tsp or more chili
7oz 200ml coconut milk
to taste salt

Instruction

Preparation 12-24h ahead: marinate seitan in orange juice, soy sauce and 1 pressed garlic clove If you're in a hurry, you can skip this step and add these ingredients directly to the dish.
  • strain the seitan but save the marinade for later
  • set up the rice (see link above)
  • in a pan, heat some oil and cook seitan and onions on high heat until evenly browned
  • add chopped garlic and pepper and roast a few minutes together
  • add spices and stir
  • add marinade and coconut milk
  • if the consistence is to runny for your taste, mix 1 tsp starch with a bit of cold water in a small container, add it to the sauce and bring to boil (there's also gluten-free starch, if you're sensible to gluten)
Serve seitan ragout with rice and chopped cashews


Jan 14, 2015

Maroccan sweet potato and date stew with almond couscous


Yes, I know, this dish doesn't look super stylish...but believe me, it tastes amazing!
The combination of sweet and spicy as well as the use of cinnamon and cumin definitely brings back memories of summer vacation in a warm country :)
Perfect to get your mind of the wet and cold winter weather outside...

Give it a try and tell me how you liked it!

course country time difficulty
main Marocco 40min easy



Ingredients
Serves 2

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imperial metric
1 tbsp olive oil
1.5 lb 700g sweet potatoes, chopped
1 onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, chopped
3oz 80g dried dates, chopped
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup 170g couscous
1/4 tsp salt
2 tsp olive oil
1 dash lemon juice
1 1/4 cup 300ml boiling water
3 oz 80g almonds, slivered
optional natural yoghurt

Instruction
  • in a medium pot, heat olive oil, add sweet potatoes and onions, and cook on medium heat until brown
  • add dates, garlic and spices and mix well
  • put on lid and cook until sweet potatoes are soft
  • add small amounts of water if it begins to scorch
  • use a fork to mash about half of the potatoes and add water to get a stew-like consistency
  • in a small bowl, mix couscous with salt, lemon juice and olive oil
  • add boiling water and let it soak for 5min
  • roast slivered almonds in a dry pan
  • add almonds to the couscous

Serve couscous and sweet potatoes with natural yoghurt and fresh mint and enjoy!