Experience the vibrant cuisines of West Africa any night of the week with 80 easy, accessible Recipes Chef Pierre Thiam offers an entry point into the cooking of a region that has been ignored by the mainstream food culture for way too long.--Jessica B.
Introduce family and friends to: - Familiar dishes with a distinctly West African vibe: Chicken Yassa Tacos
Saucy Shrimp and Fonio Grits
Maman\'s Crispy Herb-Crusted Chicken
Blackened Salmon with Moyo Sauce - One-pot crowd pleasers: Root Vegetable Mafe
Chicken Stew with Eggplant
Tomato, and Ginger
Braised Beef and Collard Greens - Hearty vegetables and starchy soak-em-ups: Roasted Eggplant in Peanut Sauce
Double Coconut Rice and Peas
Smoky Black-Eyed Pea Mash With this book, you too will fill your Kitchen with the comforting, irresistible flavors and beautiful spirit of West Africa..
With helpful tips and tricks that teach readers the basics of the cuisine, Pierre shows how seamlessly these flavorful, easy-to-execute dishes can become weeknight staples or the star of your table for weekend gatherings.
Now, in Simply West African , celebrated chef and West African cooking authority Pierre Thiam unlocks the region\'s essential tastes for the everyday home cook.
If you already cook with ingredients like hearty greens, yams, black-eyed peas, and okra, or have enjoyed Southern staples like jambalaya and gumbo, you have tasted the deep culinary influences of this interconnected region that spans Senegal, Ghana, Côte d\'Ivoire, Cameroon, Nigeria, and more.
Harris, culinary historian and author of High on the Hog: A Culinary Journey from Africa to America This is West African food for Every kitchen, a generous, warm welcome to its delicious, irresistible culinary mainstays and rhythms.
Experience the vibrant cuisines of West Africa any night of the week with 80 easy, accessible Recipes Chef Pierre Thiam offers an entry point into the cooking of a region that has been ignored by the mainstream food culture for way too long.--Jessica B
