This was a quick and fresh salad that was made using grated beets and freshly grated coconut flesh.
After we extracted the cream and milk from the coconut, I was told that the meat is typically discarded. I decided to use it for this salad instead for a delicious, crunchy “no-waste” condiment. Perfect as a side dish or on top of fish.
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Inspired by Tanzanian cuisine, this delicious savory stew will be a major crowd-pleaser and is chock full of delicious fresh vegetables, creamy chickpeas and peanut butter, and fiery chiles! Enjoy this stew over coconut basmati rice or with delicious chewy chapati and spicy kachumbari! Chakula karibu!! You are welcome to eat at The African Table!
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By far, kachumbari is the dish I will make time and time again! What’s not to love? Crunchy, fresh vegetables, tangy lime juice, chilis and salt! The perfect quick pickled salad to brighten any plate! Here I paired with with boiled cassava which had a perfect creaminess to balance this salad’s bite!
Chakula karibu!!
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Many people have asked me in the past if specializing in Contemporary African-inspired cuisine is limiting and while it does sound rather specific, be rest assured I chose this path wisely and after much consideration. I hate to be pigeon-holed in the kitchen so what would I have to work with given an African-inspired menu concept? […]
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