The cuisine of Africa reflects indigenous traditions, as well as influences from Arabs, Europeans, and Asians. The term indigenous peoples has no universal, standard or fixed definition, but can be used about any ethnic group who inhabit the geographic region with which they have the earliest historical connection. ... For other uses, see Arab (disambiguation). ...

The continent of Africa is the second largest landmass on the earth and is home to hundreds of tribes, ethnic and social groups. This diversity is also reflected in African cuisine, in the use of basic ingredients as well as in the style of preparation and cooking techniques. Animated, colour-coded map showing the various continents. ... A landmass is a large continuous area of land. ... This article is about Earth as a planet. ... http://www. ... An ethnic group is a group of people who identify with one another, or are so identified by others, on the basis of a boundary that distinguishes them from other groups. ... In sociology, a group is usually defined as a collection consisting of a number of people who share certain aspects, interact with one another, accept rights and obligations as members of the group and share a common identity. ... Cuisine (from French cuisine, cooking; culinary art; kitchen; ultimately from Latin coquere, to cook) is a specific set of cooking traditions and practices, often associated with a specific culture. ... Cooking is the act of preparing food. ...

Traditional

Traditionally, as in almost all cultures, the food of Africa uses a combination of locally available fruits, grains, and vegetables, milk and meat products. In some parts of Africa, the traditional African diet has a predominance of milk, curd, and whey. In much of tropical Africa however, cow's milk is rare and cannot be produced locally (owing to various diseases that affect livestock). Yet, differences, sometimes significant, are noticeable in the eating and drinking habits across the continent of Africa - African food differs in different parts of Africa, and East Africa, North Africa, West Africa, Southern Africa and Central Africa each have their own distinctive foods. They are very well known for their distinctive cooking styles. For other uses, see Culture (disambiguation). ... For other uses, see Fruit (disambiguation). ... Grain redirects here. ... For other uses, see Vegetable (disambiguation). ... A glass of cows milk. ... For other uses, see Meat (disambiguation). ... A glass of cows milk. ... Curd is a dairy product obtained by curdling (coagulating) milk with rennet or an edible acidic substance such as lemon juice or vinegar and then draining off the liquid portion (called whey). ... Percentages are relative to US recommendations for adults. ...  Eastern Africa (UN subregion)  East African Community  Central African Federation (defunct)  Geographic East Africa, including the UN subregion and East African Community East Africa or Eastern Africa is the easternmost region of the African continent, variably defined by geography or geopolitics. ...  Northern Africa (UN subregion)  geographic, including above North Africa or Northern Africa is the northernmost region of the African continent, separated by the Sahara from Sub-Saharan Africa. ...  Western Africa (UN subregion)  Maghreb[1] West Africa or Western Africa is the westernmost region of the African continent. ... Categories: Africa geography stubs | Southern Africa ...

African household, green vegetables

Traditional green vegetables occupy an important role in household nutrition throughout Africa as these are the main source of vitamins and provide variety to meals otherwise consisting of maize, cassava, yam, millet, beans and occasionally, meat stews. These green African vegetables also provide a secondary source of proteins. In general, green leaves and young stems are collected, washed, chopped and either steamed or boiled in combination with spices and other vegetables such as onions and tomatoes. The green vegetables have occupied an important role in traditional kitchen gardens in the rural areas throughout East Africa. Furthermore, these vegetables are now being grown and marketed, both in rural areas and urban consumption. These vegetables are likely to become more important within urban gardens as well.

Most African traditional greens are drought tolerant. Traditional foods provide a varied diet, often rich in minerals and vitamins including vitamin A, iron and calcium.

Crop origins and farm biodiversity

Many of the most important crops in small hold farms of Africa originated outside of the African continent. Maize and beans, along with cassava and pumpkin, originate from America and were spontaneously adopted and spread by farmers throughout the continent of Africa after introduction by early European explorers in the 16th century. Today many African farmers are unaware that these are not indigenous African crops. Kale (Brassica oleracea ssp accephala, sukuma wiki) and Swiss chard (Beta vulgaris ssp. Cicla) are two important leafy vegetables originating from Europeans that are widely grown by East African highland farmers. Yet another category of plants are those that are "pan–tropical" and cosmopolitan. For Example, the green vegetable solanum (Solanum nigrum) is so very widespread, no one is sure of its origin.

East Africa

The cuisine of East Africa varies from area to area. In the inland savannah, the traditional cuisine of cattle-keeping peoples is distinctive in that meat products are generally absent. Cattle, sheep and goats were regarded as a form of currency and a store of wealth, and are not generally consumed as food. In some areas, traditional peoples consume the milk and blood of cattle, but rarely the meat. Elsewhere, other peoples are farmers who grow a variety of grains and vegetables. Maize (corn) is the basis of ugali, the East African version of West Africa's fufu. Ugali is a starch dish eaten with meats or stews. In Uganda, steamed, green bananas called matoke provide the starch filler of many meals.  Eastern Africa (UN subregion)  East African Community  Central African Federation (defunct)  Geographic East Africa, including the UN subregion and East African Community East Africa or Eastern Africa is the easternmost region of the African continent, variably defined by geography or geopolitics. ... For general information about the genus, including other species of cattle, see Bos. ... Species See text. ... This article is about the domestic species. ... This article is about the maize plant. ... Ugali is a staple starch component of many African meals, especially in East Africa. ... Young women in preparing Fufu in Democratic Republic of Congo Fufu, also spelled foofoo, foufou, or fu fu, is a staple food of West and Central Africa. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Matoke is a meal consisting of steamed, green bananas and is one of the national dishes of Uganda. ...

Around 1000 years ago, the Arabs settled in the coastal areas of East Africa, and Arabic influences are especially reflected in the Swahili cuisine of the coast – steamed cooked rice with spices in Persian style, use of saffron, cloves, cinnamon and several other spices, and pomegranate juice. For other uses, see Arab (disambiguation). ...  Eastern Africa (UN subregion)  East African Community  Central African Federation (defunct)  Geographic East Africa, including the UN subregion and East African Community East Africa or Eastern Africa is the easternmost region of the African continent, variably defined by geography or geopolitics. ... This article is about the Persian people, an ethnic group found mainly in Iran. ... Binomial name Crocus sativus L. Saffron (IPA: ) is a spice derived from the flower of the saffron crocus (Crocus sativus), a species of crocus in the family Iridaceae. ... Binomial name (L.) Merrill & Perry A single dried clove flower bud Cloves (Syzygium aromaticum, syn. ... Binomial name J.Presl Cassia (Chinese cinnamon) is also commonly called (and sometimes sold as) cinnamon. ... Binomial name L. The Pomegranate (Punica granatum) is a fruit-bearing deciduous shrub or small tree growing to 5–8 m tall. ...

Several centuries later, the British and the Indians came, and both brought with them their foods, like Indian spiced vegetable curries, lentil soups, chapattis and a variety of pickles. Just before the British and the Indians, the Portuguese had introduced techniques of roasting and marinating, as also use of spices turning the bland diet into aromatic stewed dishes. Portuguese also brought from their Asian colonies fruits like the orange, lemon and lime. From their colonies in the New World, Portuguese also brought exotic items like chilies, peppers, maize, tomatoes, pineapple, bananas, and the domestic pig – now, all these are part of East African and the African food. This article is about the dish. ... This article is about the species Lens culinaris. ... For other uses, see Soup (disambiguation). ... For other uses, see Pickle. ... “Roast” redirects here. ... Marination, also known as marinading, is the process of soaking foods in a seasoned, often acidic, liquid before cooking. ... Colonie is the name of a town and a village in Albany County, New York: Colonie (town) Colonie (village) This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists other pages that might otherwise share the same title. ... Binomial name (L.) Osbeck[1] Percentages are relative to US recommendations for adults. ... This article is about the fruit. ... Percentages are relative to US recommendations for adults. ... Frontispiece of Peter Martyr dAnghieras De orbe novo (On the New World). Carte dAmérique, Guillaume Delisle, 1722. ... Exotic can mean: Exotic dance - a form of dancing or stripping Exotic pets - non common pets e. ... For other uses, see Chili. ... Species C. annuum (incl. ... This article is about the maize plant. ... For other uses, see Tomato (disambiguation). ... For other uses, see Pineapple (disambiguation). ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Trinomial name Sus scrofa domestica Linnaeus, 1758 Synonyms Sus domestica The domestic pig (or in some areas hog) is normally given the scientific name Sus scrofa domestica, though some taxonomists use the term , reserving for the wild boar. ...

North Africa

North Africa lies along the Mediterranean Sea and encompasses within its fold several nations, including Morocco, Tunisia, Algeria and Egypt. This is a region marked by geographic, political, social, economic and cultural diversity, and the cuisine and the culinary style and art of North Africa are also as diverse as the land, its people and its history. The roots to North African cuisine can be traced back over 2000 years. Mediterranean redirects here. ... Physical map of the Earth (Medium) (Large 2 MB) Geography is the scientific study of the locational and spatial variation in both physical and human phenomena on Earth. ... Politics is the process by which decisions are made within groups. ... Social refers to human society or its organization. ... Economics (deriving from the Greek words οίκω [okos], house, and νέμω [nemo], rules hence household management) is the social science that studies the allocation of scarce resources to satisfy unlimited wants. ... The word culture, from the Latin colo, -ere, with its root meaning to cultivate, generally refers to patterns of human activity and the symbolic structures that give such activity significance. ...

Over several centuries traders, travelers, invaders, migrants and immigrants all have influenced the cuisine of North Africa. The Phoenicians of the 1st century brought sausages, the Carthaginians introduced wheat and its byproduct, semolina. The Berbers, adapted this into couscous, one of the main staple diet. Olives and olive oils were introduced before the arrival of the Romans. From the 7th century onwards, the Arabs introduced a variety of spices, like saffron, nutmeg, cinnamon, ginger and cloves, which contributed and influenced the culinary culture of North Africa. The Ottoman Turks brought sweet pastries and other bakery products, and from the New World, North Africa got potatoes, tomatoes, zucchini and chiles. Phoenicia (or Phenicia ,[1] from Biblical Phenice [1]) was an ancient civilization centered in the north of ancient Canaan, with its heartland along the coast of modern day Lebanon and Syria. ... This article is about the prepared meat. ... This article is about the ancient city-state of Carthage in North Africa. ... Species T. aestivum T. boeoticum T. dicoccoides T. dicoccon T. durum T. monococcum T. spelta T. sphaerococcum T. timopheevii References:   ITIS 42236 2002-09-22 Wheat Wheat For the indie rock group, see Wheat (band). ... Picture of semolina Semolina grains Semolina is coarsely ground grain, usually wheat, with particles mostly between 0. ... Language(s) Berber languages Religion(s) Islam (mostly Sunni), Christianity (mostly protestant), Judaism Imazighen(in Kabyle and other Berber languages: Imaziγen) are the indigenous peoples of North Africa west of the Nile Valley. ... Couscous with vegetables and chickpeas Couscous or kuskus (pronounced in the US, in the UK; Berber Seksu - Arabic: ‎, called maftoul in Jordan, Lebanon and Palestine) is a food from the Maghreb of Berber origin. ... A staple food is a food that forms the basis of a traditional diet, particularly that of the poor. ... Binomial name L. 19th century illustration The Olive (Olea europaea) is a species of small tree in the family Oleaceae, native to coastal areas of the eastern Mediterranean region, from Syria and the maritime parts of Asia Minor and northern Iran at the south end of the Caspian Sea. ... For the Popeye character, see Olive Oyl. ... For other uses, see Arab (disambiguation). ... For other uses, see Spice (disambiguation). ... Binomial name Crocus sativus L. Saffron (IPA: ) is a spice derived from the flower of the saffron crocus (Crocus sativus), a species of crocus in the family Iridaceae. ... For other uses, see Nutmeg (disambiguation). ... Binomial name J.Presl Cassia (Chinese cinnamon) is also commonly called (and sometimes sold as) cinnamon. ... For other uses, see Ginger (disambiguation). ... Binomial name (L.) Merrill & Perry A single dried clove flower bud Cloves (Syzygium aromaticum, syn. ... The Ottoman Turks were the ethnic subdivision of the Turkic people who dominated the ruling class of the Ottoman Empire. ... Basket of western-style pastries, for breakfast Wikimedia Commons has media related to: Pastries For the Pastry Distributed Hash Table, see Pastry (DHT). ... Bakery foods A baker is someone who bakes and sells bread, cakes and similar foods. ... Frontispiece of Peter Martyr dAnghieras De orbe novo (On the New World). Carte dAmérique, Guillaume Delisle, 1722. ... For other uses, see Potato (disambiguation). ... For other uses, see Tomato (disambiguation). ... This article is about the fruit. ...

Most of the North African countries have several similar dishes, sometimes almost the same dish with a different name, with a slight change in ingredients and cooking style. Sometimes, differences are noticeable – Moroccans relish full-bodied flavors, whereas Tunisians savor fiery dishes and Algerian cuisine is the most varied of North African cuisines. The Kingdom of Morocco is a country in northwest Africa. ...

West Africa

A typical West African meal is heavy with starchy items, light on meat and generous on fat. Fufu, a semi-solid starchy mass similar to mashed potatoes or polenta, is served with soups and stews, such as egusi. Fufu is often made from starchy root vegetables such as yams, cocoyams, or cassava, but also from cereal grains or plantains. Starch (CAS# 9005-25-8, chemical formula (C6H10O5)n,[1]) is a mixture of amylose and amylopectin (usually in 20:80 or 30:70 ratios). ... For other uses, see FAT. Fats consist of a wide group of compounds that are generally soluble in organic solvents and largely insoluble in water. ... Young women in preparing Fufu in Democratic Republic of Congo Fufu, also spelled foofoo, foufou, or fu fu, is a staple food of West and Central Africa. ... Mashed potatoes. ... Polenta with sopressa and mushrooms. ... For other uses, see Soup (disambiguation). ... Egusi seeds are the fat- and protein-rich seeds of certain cucurbitaceous plants. ... Root vegetables are underground plant parts used as vegetables. ... Yams at Brixton market Yam is the common name for some species in the genus Dioscorea (family Dioscoreaceae). ... Species About 50; see text Xanthosoma is a genus of about 50 species of tropical and sub-tropical arums in the flowering plant family, Araceae, native to tropical America. ... Yuca redirects here. ...

Another characteristic is the hot spices, including peppers and chiles. Seeds of Guinea pepper (Aframomum melegueta; also called grains of paradise or melagueta pepper) a native West African plant, were used as a spice and even reached Europe, through North African middlemen, during the Middle Ages. Centuries before the influence of Europeans, West African people were trading with the Arab world and spices like cinnamon, cloves, and mint were not unknown and became part of the local flavorings. Centuries later, the Portuguese, French and British influenced the regional cuisines, but only to a limited extent. However, as far as is known, it was European explorers who introduced the American Chile, or chili(Capsicum) to Africa sometime soon after Columbus sailed to America. Binomial name Aframomum melegueta K. Schum. ... Arab States redirects here. ... Binomial name J.Presl Cassia (Chinese cinnamon) is also commonly called (and sometimes sold as) cinnamon. ... Binomial name (L.) Merrill & Perry A single dried clove flower bud Cloves (Syzygium aromaticum, syn. ... “Mint” redirects here. ...

Thus, in essence, the local cuisine and recipes of West Africa continue to remain deeply entrenched in the local customs and traditions, with ingredients like rice, peanuts (another plant from the New World, similar to the Bambara groundnut and Hausa groundnut of Africa), black-eyed beans, brown beans, and root vegetables such as yams, cocoyams, sweet potatoes, and cassava (yet another American plant). Cooking is done in multiple ways: roasting, baking, boiling, Frying, mashing, and spicing. A range of sweets and savories are also prepared. Use of items introduced by colonizers are also not uncommon – like plantains, peppers and green peas, citrus fruits, and pineapples, which are legacy of slave ship traffic between Africa and the New World. For other uses, see Rice (disambiguation). ... This article is about the legume. ... Binomial name Vigna subterranea (L.) Verdc. ... Binomial name Macrotyloma geocarpum (Harms) Maréchal and Baudet Synonyms Macrotyloma geocarpum, also known as the geocarpa groundnut, Hausa groundnut, or Kerstings groundnut, is an herbaceous annual plant and a crop of minor economic importance in Sub-Saharan Africa, tolerant of drought, with a growth habit similar to that... Root vegetables are underground plant parts used as vegetables. ... Binomial name (L.) Lam. ... “Roast” redirects here. ... Some examples of baked food. ... Boiling, a type of phase transition, is the rapid vaporization of a liquid, which typically occurs when a liquid is heated to its boiling point, the temperature at which the vapor pressure of the liquid is equal to the pressure exerted on the liquid by the surrounding atmospheric pressure. ... Plantains frying in vegetable oil. ... This article is about the fruit. ... Species & major hybrids Species Citrus maxima - Pomelo Citrus medica - Citron Citrus reticulata - Mandarin & Tangerine Major hybrids Citrus x aurantifolia - Lime Citrus x aurantium - Bitter Orange Citrus x bergamia - Bergamot Citrus x hystrix - Kaffir Lime Citrus x ichangensis - Ichang Lemon Citrus x limon - Lemon Citrus x limonia - Rangpur Citrus x paradisi... For other uses, see Pineapple (disambiguation). ... Slave redirects here. ...

Cooking techniques of West Africa often combine fish and meat, including dried fish. Flaked and dried, fish is often fried in oil, and sometimes cooked in sauce made up with hot peppers, onions and tomatoes various spices and water to prepare a highly flavored stew. In some areas, beef and mutton are preferred, and chevon (goat meat) is the dominant red meat. It is common to have a preponderance of seafood and the seafood, as earlier stated, is sometimes also mixed with other meat products. Eggs and chickens are also preferred.

As far as beverages, water has a very strong ritual significance in many West African nations (particularly in dry areas) and water is often the first thing an African host will offer his/her guest. Palm wine is also a common beverage made from the fermented sap of various types of palm trees and is usually sold in sweet (less-fermented, retaining more of the sap's sugar) or sour (fermented longer, making it stronger and less sweet) varieties. For other uses, see Palm wine (disambiguation). ... Genera Many; see list of Arecaceae genera Arecaceae or Palmae (also known by the name Palmaceae, which is taxonomically invalid. ...

Amala (a dish of processed yams) and Ewedu (a soup) are typically eaten by the Yoruba people. Amala is a type of food eaten in West Africa, precisely among the Yoruba of Nigeria. ... Species About 40-100 species, including: Corchorus aestuans Corchorus capsularis Corchorus carnarvonensis Corchorus cunninghamii Corchorus junodi Corchorus olitorius Corchorus sidoides Corchorus tridens Corchorus walcottii Corchorus is a genus of about 40-100 species of flowering plants in the family Malvaceae, native to tropical and subtropical regions throughout the world. ... The Yoruba (Yorùbá in Yoruba orthography) are a large ethno-linguistic group or ethnic nation in Africa; the majority of them speak the Yoruba language (èdèe Yorùbá; èdè = language). ...

Southern Africa

Traditional South African cuisine

Cuisine of South Africa and the neighboring countries is sometimes called 'rainbow cuisine' and rightly so as the cuisine of South Africa and the countries around them have largely become polyglot cuisines, having influences of indigenous Black people as well as several waves of immigrants which included Indians, Malaya, Chinese as well as Europeans. Thus, the food here is a blend of many cultures – African, European and Asian. Though most indigenous Africans possess relatively dark skin, they exhibit much variation in physical appearance. ... Immigration is the act of moving to or settling in another country or region, temporarily or permanently. ... Map of Peninsular Malaysia Peninsular Malaysia (Malay: Semenanjung Malaysia) is the part of Malaysia which lies on the Malay Peninsula, and shares a land border with Thailand in the north. ... Asian cuisine is a term for the various cuisines of South, East and Southeast Asia and for fusion dishes based on combining them. ...

The Malay influence has brought spicy curries, chutneys, and pickled fish and curry-marinated pork or lamb kebabs, and variety of fish stews. The Indians have introduced a different line of culinary practices, including a variety of sweets and savories. The Afrikaners have their succulent potjies or stews of maize with tomato and onion sauce, with or without rice. There are many European contributions like Dutch fried crueler or koeksister and milk pies. French Hugenots brought wines as well as their traditional recipes. The concept of a Malay race was proposed by the German scientist Johann Friedrich Blumenbach (1752-1840). ... This article is about the dish. ... This article is about the condiment. ... For other uses, see Pork (disambiguation). ... Left to right: Chenjeh Kabab, Kabab Koobideh, Jujeh Kabab in an Afghan restaurant. ... Beef Stew A stew is a common dish made of vegetables (particularly potatoes or beans), meat, poultry, or seafood cooked in some sort of broth or sauce. ... Look up Sweet in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... The word savory has a number of meanings: Savory for the herb used in some traditional Thanksgiving stuffings. ... This article is about the Southern African ethnic group. ... This article is about the maize plant. ... For other uses, see Tomato (disambiguation). ... For other uses, see Onion (disambiguation). ... For other uses, see Rice (disambiguation). ... In the 16th and 17th centuries, the name of Huguenots came to apply to members of the Protestant Reformed Church of France. ...

During the pioneering days of the 19th century, new foods such as biltong, droë wors (dried sausage) and rusks evolved locally out of necessity. This does not cite any references or sources. ... A piece of Droëwors Droëwors (Afrikaans lit. ... A rusk is a hard dry biscuit, or a slice of bread baked again until it is hard and crisp (also known as Zwieback). ...

The basic ingredients include seafood, meat products (including wild game), poultry, as well as grains, fresh fruits and vegetables. Fruits include apples, grapes, mangoes, bananas and papayas, avocado, oranges, peaches and apricots. Desserts may simply be fruit, but there are some more western style puddings, such as the Angolan Cocada amarela, which was inspired by Portuguese cuisine. Meat products include lamb, and game like venison, ostrich, and impala. The seafood includes a wide variety such as crayfish, prawns, tuna, mussels, oysters, calamari, mackerel, and lobster. Last but not least, there are also several types of traditional and modern alcoholic beverages including many European-style beers. For other uses, see Apple (disambiguation). ... This article is about the fruits of the genus Vitis. ... Species About 35 species, including: Mangifera altissima Mangifera applanata Mangifera caesia Mangifera camptosperma Mangifera casturi Mangifera decandra Mangifera foetida Mangifera gedebe Mangifera griffithii Mangifera indica Mangifera kemanga Mangifera laurina Mangifera longipes Mangifera macrocarpa Mangifera mekongensis Mangifera odorata Mangifera pajang Mangifera pentandra Mangifera persiciformis Mangifera quadrifida Mangifera siamensis Mangifera similis Mangifera... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Binomial name L. This article is about the fruit. ... Binomial name Mill. ... Binomial name (L.) Osbeck[1] Percentages are relative to US recommendations for adults. ... Binomial name (L.) Batsch Percentages are relative to US recommendations for adults. ... Binomial name Prunus armeniaca L. For other uses, see Apricot (disambiguation). ... Originating from Angola, Cocada amarela is a heavy dessert made principally from eggs and coconut and has a distinctive yellow colour due to the quantity of eggs it contains. ... Portuguese cuisine is characterised by rich, filling and full-flavoured dishes and is a prime example of Mediterranean diet. ... Leg of venison on apple sauce with dumplings and vegetables Venison is meat of the family Cervidae. ... Binomial name Linnaeus, 1758 The present-day distribution of Ostriches. ... For other uses, see Impala (disambiguation). ... Spaghetti with seafood (Spaghetti allo scoglio). ... Families Astacoidea   Astacidae   Cambaridae Parastacoidea   Parastacidae Crayfish, often referred to as crawfish or crawdad, are freshwater crustaceans resembling small lobsters, to which they are closely related. ... Superfamilies and families Penaeoidea Aristeidae Benthesicymidae Penaeidae Sicyoniidae Solenoceridae Sergestoidea Luciferidae Sergestidae Wikispecies has information related to: Dendrobranchiata Prawns are shrimp–like crustaceans, belonging to the sub-order Dendrobranchiata [1]. Prawns are distinguished from the superficially similar shrimp by the gill structure which is branching in prawns (hence the name... For other uses, see Tuna (disambiguation). ... Subclasses Pteriomorpha (marine mussels) Palaeoheterodonta (freshwater mussels) Heterodonta (zebra mussels) The common name mussel is used for members of several different families of clams or bivalve molluscs, from both saltwater and freshwater habitats. ... For other uses, see Oyster (disambiguation). ... Mackerel is a common name applied to a number of different species of fish, mostly, but not exclusively, from the family Scombridae. ... Subfamilies and Genera Neophoberinae Acanthacaris Thymopinae Nephropsis Nephropides Thymops Thymopsis Nephropinae Homarus Nephrops Homarinus Metanephrops Eunephrops Thymopides Clawed lobsters comprise a family (Nephropidae, sometimes also Homaridae) of large marine crustaceans. ... Alcoholic beverages An alcoholic beverage is a drink containing ethanol, commonly known as alcohol, although in chemistry the definition of alcohol includes many other compounds. ... For other uses, see Beer (disambiguation). ...

Central Africa

Central Africa stretches from the Tibesti mountains in the north to vast rainforest basin of the Congo River, and has remained largely free of culinary influences of the outside world, until the late 19th century, with the exception of the widespread adaptation of cassava, peanut, and Chile pepper plants which arrived along with the slave trade during the early 1500s. These foodstuffs have had a large influence on the local cuisine, perhaps less on the preparation methods. Central African cooking has remained mostly traditional. Nevertheless, like other parts of Africa, Central African cuisine also presents an array of dishes. Categories: Africa geography stubs | Mountain ranges | Stratovolcanoes | Hotspot volcanoes | Mountains of Chad | Volcanoes of Chad ... The Daintree Rainforest in Queensland, Australia. ... The Congo River (for a time known as Zaire River) is the largest river in Western Central Africa. ... For other uses, see Tradition (disambiguation). ...

The basic ingredients are plantains and cassava. Fufu-like starchy foods (usually made from fermented cassava roots) are served with grilled meat and sauces. The most traditional meats are those that are hunted in the forests. A variety of local ingredients are used while preparing other dishes like spinach stew, cooked with tomato, peppers, chiles, onions, and peanut butter. Cassava plants are also consumed as cooked greens. Groundnut (peanut) stew is also prepared, containing chicken, okra, ginger, and other spices. Another favorite is Bambara, a porridge of rice, peanut butter and sugar. Beef and chicken are favorite meat dishes, but game meat preparations containing crocodile, monkey, antelope and warthog, are also served occasionally. Binomial name Spinacia oleracea L. Percentages are relative to US recommendations for adults. ... Leaf vegetables, also called greens or leafy greens, are plant leaves eaten as a vegetable, sometimes accompanied by tender petioles and shoots. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... Binomial name (L.) Moench Okra (American English: , British English ), also known as ladys finger[1], bhindi and gumbo, is a flowering plant valued for its edible green fruits. ... For other uses, see Ginger (disambiguation). ... ‹ The template below is being considered for deletion. ... For other uses, see Crocodile (disambiguation). ... Approximate worldwide distribution of monkeys. ... This article is about the herbivorous mammals. ... Binomial name (Pallas, 1766) This article is about the animal. ...

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This is a list of the largest metropolitan areas in Africa. ... This is a list of the countries in Africa in order of Gross domestic product (GDP), Values are given in Billion USDs. ... Human Development Index is a comparative measure of life expectancy, literacy, education, and standards of living for countries worldwide. ... Countries using CFA franc There are two African currency unions; the West African Banque Centrale des Etats de lAfrique de lOuest (BCEAO) and the Central African Banque des Etats de lAfrique Centrale (BEAC). ... African nations typically fall toward the bottom of any list measuring economic activity, such as per capita income or per capita GDP, despite a wealth of natural resources. ... The developing nations of Africa are ideal locations for the application of renewable energy technology. ... This is an alphabetical list of African countries and dependencies. ... The vegetation of Africa follows very closely the distribution of heat and moisture. ... This List of impact craters in Africa includes all confirmed impact craters as listed in the Earth Impact Database. ... This is a list of islands of Africa. ... This is a list of rivers of Africa. ... The continent of Africa can be conceptually subdivided into a number of regions. ... The History of Africa begins from the emergence of modern human beings to its current state as a politically developing continent. ... Map showing European claimants to the African continent in 1913. ... Please wikify (format) this article or section as suggested in the Guide to layout and the Manual of Style. ... The slave trade in Africa has existed for thousands of years. ... Cecil Rhodes: Cape-Cairo railway project. ... The Decolonisation of Africa was the withdrawal of colonial powers from Africa after World War II.[1] // Main article: Scramble for Africa Cecil Rhodes: Cape-Cairo railway project. ... It is today believed that humanity originated in Africa and as soon as human societies formed so did economic activity. ... There have been a number of African Empires of varying size and influence throughout recorded history. ... The military history of Africa includes many diverse civilizations from antiquity to the modern day. ... A, thus far incomplete, list of conflicts in Africa (arranged by Country), including; Wars between African nations Civil Wars within African nations Colonial Wars/Conflicts in Africa Wars of Independence in African nations Secessionist/Separatist Conflicts in Africa Major episodes of violence (riots, massacres, etc. ... A world map showing the continent of Africa. ... Anthem Let Us All Unite and Celebrate Together [1] Administrative Centre Working languages Arabic English Spanish French Portuguese Swahili Membership 53 African states Leaders  -  Chairman Jakaya Kikwete  -  Jean Ping Establishment  -  as the OAU May 25, 1963   -  as the African Union July 9, 2002  Area  -  Total 29,757,900 km² (1st1... This page lists the most recent (direct) national elections in African countries. ... The situation of human rights in Africa is generally reported to be highly mixed at best, and typically seen as an area of grave concern according to the UN, governmental, and non-governmental observers. ... Pan-Africanism is a term which can have two separate, but related meanings. ... African Philosophy is a disputed term, used in different ways by different philosophers. ... Countries in Africa who have societies with caste systems within their borders include Mali, Mauritania, Senegal, Gambia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Ivory Coast, Niger, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Ghana, Liberia, Sierra Leone, Algeria, Nigeria, Chad, Ethiopia and Somalia. ... This is a list of radio stations in Africa. ... This is a list of African television stations. ... The African Cricket Association is an international body which oversees cricket in African countries. ... The All-Africa Games, sometimes called the African Games or Pan African Games, are a regional multi-sport event held every four years, organized by the Association of National Olympic Committees of Africa (ANOCA). ... Australian rules football in Africa is currently only played at an organised level in South Africa, although there have been attempts to introduce the sport in other African nations. ... The 53 member CAF (Confederation of African Football) , (French : Confédération Africaine de Football) , (Arabic : الإتحاد الأفريقى لكرة القدم) represents international football in Africa, and organises the African Cup of Nations, CAF Confederation Cup and the African Champions League. ... The African Cup of Nations, also referred to as the African Nations Cup (ANC) is the main international football competition in Africa. ... The CAR logo. ... The Africa Cup is an annual rugby union tournament involving African nations, organised by the Confederation of African Rugby (CAR). ... FIBA Africa is a zone within the FIBA association which contains all 53 national African FIBA federations, it was founded in 1961. ... Stade des Martyrs has the joint largest capacity in Africa. ... The Tour dAfrique is one of the longest and toughest bicycle races in the world. ... // International organisations African Union See also : African Union The first summit of chiefs of state of the African Unions Peace and Security Council was held in Libreville (Gabon) on January 10 and January 11, 2005. ... ... 2007 in Africa - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia /**/ @import /skins-1. ... Cuisine (from French cuisine, cooking; culinary art; kitchen; ultimately from Latin coquere, to cook) is a specific set of cooking traditions and practices, often associated with a specific culture. ... Asian cuisine is a term for the various cuisines of South, East and Southeast Asia and for fusion dishes based on combining them. ... See the individual entries for: // Belarusian cuisine Bulgarian cuisine Czech cuisine Hungarian cuisine Jewish cuisine Polish cuisine Romanian cuisine Russian cuisine Slovak cuisine Slovenian cuisine Ukrainian cuisine British cuisine English cuisine Scottish cuisine Welsh cuisine Anglo-Indian cuisine Modern British cuisine Nordic cuisine Danish cuisine Finnish cuisine Icelandic cuisine Lappish... Caribbean cuisine is a fusion of African, Amerindian, French, Indian, and Spanish cuisine. ... South Asian cuisine includes the cuisines of the South Asia. ... Latin American cuisine is a phrase that refers to typical foods, beverages, and cooking styles common to many of the countries and cultures in Latin America. ... The term Middle Eastern cuisine refers to the various cuisines of the Middle East. ... North American cuisine is a term used for foods native to or popular in countries of North America. ... Haute cuisine (literally high cooking in French) or grande cuisine refers to the cooking of the grand restaurants and hotels of the western world. ... Fusion cuisine combines elements of various culinary traditions whilst not fitting specifically into any. ... A classic example of molecular gastronomy is the investigation of the effect of specific temperatures on the yolk and white when cooking an egg. ... Fast food is food prepared and served quickly at a fast-food restaurant or shop at low cost. ... For other uses, see Bread (disambiguation). ... Percentages are relative to US recommendations for adults. ... Cheese is a solid food made from the milk of cows, goats, sheep, and other mammals. ... For other uses, see Rice (disambiguation). ... For other uses, see Sauce (disambiguation). ... For other uses, see Soup (disambiguation). ... Not to be confused with Desert. ... For other uses, see Herb (disambiguation). ... For other uses, see Spice (disambiguation). ... Food is any substance, usually composed primarily of carbohydrates, fats, water and/or proteins, that can be eaten or drunk by an animal for nutrition and/or pleasure. ... Cooking is the act of preparing food. ... This is a list of food preparation utensils, some of what is known as kitchenware. ... In recipes, quantities of ingredients may be specified by mass (weight), by volume, or by count. ... A kitchen is a room used for food preparation and sometimes entertainment. ... For the coarsely ground flour, see flour. ...

External links

• Algerian Cuisine a Northwest African cuisine
• The Congo Cookbook
• Betumi
• African Mystery Food
• Try African Food
• Lost crops of Africa: Corn, Vegetables, Fruits