History of African Culture

What does goat meat taste like? Goat meat tastes like a cross between lamb and venison but honestly goat meat taste like goat meat similar to chicken tastes like chicken. Certain religions, the process of preparation of the meat rather than the meat itself are examined. In Arabic, the word halal means permitted or lawful. Halal foods are foods that are allowed under Islamic dietary guidelines. Islamic laws, divide foods into Ḥarām, which are forbidden or sinful, and halal, which are permitted foods. Goat meat is an important source of meat for centuries around the world. Turmeric Pan Fried Goat Recipe Ingredients ½ pound goat fillets cut into 1-inch strips ½ turmeric ½ garlic powder ½ teaspoon salt ½ cumin ½ curry ½ cup fresh coriander leaves Ghee for frying Directions Fill pan with ghee to come just 1/8-inch up the side of a 12-inch cast iron skillet or heavy frying pan. Mix all ingredients in a large bowl. Sauté goat meat and spices in ghee about 3 minutes. Remove fr...

Learn How to Cook Healthy Slow Cooker Curry Goat Stew Slow Cooker Curry Goat Stew is delicious; the recipe is full of flavor and spice lovingly prepared by African families for generations.  You don't need to brown the meat before cooking it in a slow cooker since goat meat is very low in fat. Remember, every time you lift the lid, you lose heat especially if you are cooking on low, therefore, each time you lift the lid, extended cooking time 25- 30 minutes.   Slow Cooker Goat Stew Slow Cooker Curry Goat Stew Recipe Ingredients 5 cloves of garlic crushed 1 ½ pounds goat cut into 1” cubes 1 cup chopped onions 2 heaping tablespoons tomato paste 1 tablespoon curry powder 2 cups beef stock Salt and pepper to taste 14 ounce can stew tomatoes Directions Add all ingredients in the slow cooker. Simmer on high 4-5 hours or on low 8-10 hours. Add tomatoes the last hour if cooking on low or 30 minutes if cooking on high. More easy breakfast, lunch and dinner recip...

Nigeria has some of the most delicious food in the world. Its dishes are full of flavors and use many different ingredients and spices from its many cultures and areas. Popular meals like egusi with pounded yam and spicy jollof rice give a tasty experience that makes people happy.  Peppery stews hold a significant place in the culinary traditions of Nigerian households, often serving as a centerpiece for daily meals. One popular variant of these rich stews is groundnut stew, known for its creamy texture and robust flavor. Groundnut stew is traditionally enjoyed with Fufu, a starchy side made from fermented cassava or plantains that complements the stew perfectly.  In this variation of groundnut stew, chicken is incorporated to enhance its taste and nutritional value. The chicken absorbs the rich flavors of the spicy, nutty sauce, creating a hearty dish that is both comforting and satisfying. This combination not only showcases the vibrancy of West African cuisine but also high...

On Senegal's Goree Island outside of its capital Dakar, an important historical site sits as a memorial to the human toll of African slavery. But, at what point does the symbolism overshadow the reality? Statue of captured slaves on Goree island The House of Slaves and its door of no return is a museum and memorial opened in 1962 but many believe Senegal's Goree Island is marginal to the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade. The House Slaves in Goree is the former home of the merchant Nicolas Pépin, built on ancient walls in the late eighteenth century. From 1501 to 1866, an estimated 12 million slaves from Africa were captured, bought and enslaved thru the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade; of these, 33,000 came from Goree Island.  That means only 0.27 percent of slaves ever actually stepped through the door of no return. The House of Slaves plaque states millions of slaves passed through its walls and the door of no return. In 1978, UNESCO officially named The House of Slaves a world h...

The Union of the Comoros is actually three poverty ridden islands and the Fomboni Agreement is a major piece of Legislation governing Comoros. In 2001, the Union of the Comoros; Anjouan, Moheli and Grande Comore signed the Fomboni Agreement. The Fomboni Agreement states the federal presidency rotates among the three islands of Anjouan, Moheli and Grande Comore, however, each island maintains its local government. The Fomboni Agreement is named after the capital of the island of Moheli in the Union of Comoros The African nation Comoros is actually three small islands; Anjouan, Moheli and Grande Comore. Comoros: Anjouan, Moheli and Grande Comore In Southern Africa lies a group of African islands at the northern opening of the Mozambique Channel in the Indian Ocean , Anjouan, Moheli and Grande Comore volcanic islands collectively known as Union of the Comoros. In 1997, the islands of Anjouan and Moheli declared independence from Comoros. In 1999, military chief Azali As...

Popular African Food Spices List of popular African cooking spices you need to know​.  Africans have developed a distinctive food pallet using a myriad of popular African spices in stews and soups, chutneys, fruits and vegetables and so much more. There are more exciting spices than salt and pepper. African food and culture explain a small sampling of common herbs and spices used in African cooking. Maggi cubes are used in almost every African recipe. Popular African Food Spices and Recipes African Bird Pepper African Bird Pepper comes in a scorching 70,000 -150,000 Scoville Heat Units. African bird pepper, commonly referred to also as piri piri (pepper-pepper) Cardamom Cardamom has a gingery pine flavor and if using whole seeds crack before using. Cinnamon Cinnamon is made of ground dried tree bark, sometimes left whole. Most of the cinnamon comes from trees of the cinnamon cassia family. Coriander Coriander is the seed of the cilantro plant, the taste is citr...

Sugarcane Juice Drink Aseer asab is a sweet Egyptian drink made by pressing peeled sugarcane stalks into a sugarcane press. Drinking Raw Sugarcane Juice Interesting Sugarcane Facts and An Easy Sugarcane Drink Recipe Explore and Understand Africa Through Her Food and Culture Facts About SugarCane Sugarcane is cultivated in Upper Egypt in spring and autumn each year. Sugarcane is much sweeter than processed sugar. Native to the warm temperate to tropical regions sugarcane is a natural sweet treat. Sugarcane is cultivated for its natural sweet juice; there are many uses of sugar cane including the production of table and brown sugar, molasses, rum and soda. Aseer asab is a sweet Egyptian sugarcane drink made by pressing peeled sugar cane stalks into a sugarcane press. If you don’t have a sugarcane press use sugarcane syrup.  Sugarcane is much sweeter than processed sugar.   Egyptian Summer Aseer Asab Sugarcane Juicer African Recipes by The African Gourmet...