Africa

Kafteji

A mix of fried vegetables, often served with eggs.

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Kakana

A simple dish of locally grown bitter greens sautéed with garlic.

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Salmi Canard

A flavorful Creole style duck stew with red wine.

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Fossolia

A flavorful dish of sautéed green beans, onions, tomatoes, and garlic.

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Fish Tagine with Chermoula

Atlantic fish is baked or simmered with chermoula, preserved lemon, olives, and vegetables.

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Kelewele

Fried plantains coated with ginger and spices.

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Koki

A savory bean pudding made from black-eyed peas.

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Grilled Octopus

Char-grilled octopus served with a tangy sauce.

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Samaki wa Kupaka

Grilled fish coated in a rich coconut curry sauce.

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Ravitoto sy henakisoa

A traditional dish combining pork and cassava leaves.

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Namibian Rock Lobster

Grilled rock lobster served with a squeeze of lemon and butter dip.

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Nsenene

A seasonal delicacy of fried grasshoppers.

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Hawawshi

Spicy minced meat stuffed in flatbread, baked until crispy.

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Aloco

Fried ripe plantains, often served as a side dish.

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Gatsby

A large sandwich with fillings like steak, fries, and sauce.

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