“You don’t need a silver fork to eat good food” - Paul Prudhomme

Africa has a number of mouthwatering and wonderful snacks derived from its mix of cultures and traditions. Sweet Groundnuts- These lovely addictive candies peanuts are colour free. Made with some flour, eggs, milk and sugar/honey. Very crunchy and tastes delicious when munching whiles watching a movie. Blacked Eye Peas Fritters (Koose)- Spicy crispy, crunch and irresistible fritters. They are made with fresh black eyed-peas, onions, hot pepper and salt to taste. Loved by many Ghanaians especially with their favorite millet porridge (hausa kooko).   Suya (Chicken or meat)- Who doesn’t love anything on a stick? Well, if you don’t- make them and send it to ME! Seriously you are going to love this SUPER POPULAR African beef on skewers. It’s spiced with pantry staple ingredients and peanuts. A little secret, try adding suya meat to your shawarma when next making one. You will love it! A must make. Chin Chin- An African home wouldn’t be the same without this West African pastry. Once I pop, I can’t stop eating. Guess where I keep mine- In my wardrobe in my room. Why? Cause I eat the whole thing. No Kidding! My weakness.   Mandazi- These are one of my favorites and favorite among many readers. If you having a party, make these. They will fly of the table. Mini beignets made with grated coconut, spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg and fried to perfection. Light and addictive. Need I say more? Crunchies - South African oatmeal bar. SO GOOD! SO NUTTY! They are great for an on-the-go breakfast. Plantain Chips - Guilt free plantain chips are very great healthy alternative snack. Sweet, salty, exotic and crunchy. These can be baked or fried with very little oil. They produce a very satisfying tasty crunch. African Meat Pie- Slightly sweet, flaky and crusty with a scrumptious filling. These beef pies are just incredible. A flaky buttery crust surrounding the most delicious fragrant beef filling. Puff puff (Buff loaf)- Deep fried dough. The quintessential West African snack loved by kids and adults too.  

Written by:

Chef Ewurakua