African Cuisine! Republic of Eswatini
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he eSwa ni diet is based on nhlavu (grains) and bhidvo (vegetables). Inyama (meat) dishes are reserved for special occasions when dishes such as goat stew, roast leg of goat, and stuffed or roast free-range chicken are served. “Mealies,” a porridge made of maize or sorghum, is the staple. The porridge is served along with spiced stews made with vegetables and leafy greens. Pumpkin, green beans, corn, spinach, beets, rice, and sweet potatoes are frequently used ingredients. Fruits that are readily available are mango, guava, paw-paw, banana, pineapple, sugar cane, and avocado. Some of the popular dishes are emasi (sour milk) a fermented milk delicacy where raw milk from cows is fermented and strained, corn on the cob (roasted or boiled), Umncweba and umkhunsu (dried spiced meat, akin to jerky) and tjwala, served withtradi onal beer.
Avocado Toast The beginning of a beautiful breakfast. Your favorite bread, toasted, place slices of a ripe Avocao in a spiral pattern on each slice of toasted bread. Salt and pepper the avocado slices to personal taste. Place another
fruit of your choice in the center of the pattern. The example features a strawberry. Have a beautiful day.
Ostrich (Inshi) in Cream Sauce
Ostrich cooks up in a jiffy, and you really don’t want to overcook it because it is so lean (www. americanostrichfarms.com). Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Refrigerate/marinating time: 12 hours Total Time: 12 hours 35 minute Serves 4 Ingredients: • 2 lbs. Ostrich Steaks cut into slices about 1/2” each see page 90
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