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Kossey – Beignets de koki/niébé | Black-eyed pea fritters

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Kossey, or as they're called in Cameroon, beignets de koki, and in Senegal, beignets de niébé, are delicious fried balls made from niébé, also known as cowpeas or black-eyed peas, which are popular in many African countries. These little delicacies are often seasoned with spices and herbs and are a delicious and crispy treat that simply must be enjoyed. Whether as a snack or as a side dish, kossey are a true delight for the senses. These beignets were a staple in my childhood. Especially during Ramadan, the Muslim month of fasting, there were many varieties of beignets served at Iftar in the evenings, including kossey served with corn bouilli. The great thing about these beignets is that they are easy to make and very filling, so they are also perfect for breakfast and will keep you satisfied all day long. They also taste great even when cold…

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appetizer

Plantain bites with mushroom filling

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I love serving these delicious plantain bites as an aperitif for special occasions. I last served them a few weeks ago when we had friends over. As always, our guests were delighted with the idea and the taste. This time, I also came up with something a little special. Instead of simply flattening the plantain crackers as usual, I used a citrus press to shape them into little bowls. This makes them easy to fill. In my previous recipes, I often used avocado and salmon or shrimp as a garnish. I also used avocado for our friends. But since I had a lot of crackers left over from the night before, I thought of filling them with mushrooms. It's a great way to quickly whip up something delicious and especially for guests. Try it yourself! You'll be amazed. See the video below…

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Cake

Orange and almond cake without flour

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It's been quite some time since my last post, as I've been primarily focused on one thing for the past few months: my first cookbook, which I announced publicly just before Christmas. It's been available since mid-January and can be ordered through my shop. While this fulfills one of my many big dreams, it also left me feeling somewhat uninspired to share new recipes with you here on my blog. I was even worried my muse had deserted me. So, I apologize for keeping you waiting so long! After all these months of absence, I was searching for the perfect recipe for my comeback. It had to be something really special, something I'd never shared with you on my blog before… A few weeks ago, one of my colleagues celebrated his…

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Cookbook – Cameroonian and West African recipes

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About the Cookbook: After more than two years of hard work, I'm finally holding the first copy of my cookbook in my hands. A long-cherished dream has come true, and I'm so grateful and overjoyed to be able to share this moment with you. The cookbook is currently going through the final stages of editing, proofreading, and last-minute design adjustments. I deliberately chose self-publishing so I could design this book exactly as I envisioned it. Of course, this means a lot of work, patience, and a great love for detail… Whether it's Poulet DG, Ndolè, Attièké, Jollof rice, or Bissap, this book contains more than 60 recipes, tips, and anecdotes. It also includes over 20 vegetarian and vegan recipes. A great introduction to Cameroonian and West African cuisine. You'll love this book! Check out this post on Instagram. A post shared by chezfadiskochbuch (@chezfadis_kochbuch) About the Cookbook

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grill

Duck Surf'n'Turf with Plantains Fries

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A few days ago, my husband and I made a side trip to neighboring Alsace after visiting Karlsruhe, something we've done quite often in the past. Whenever we visit my old hometown of Karlsruhe, where I lived during my student days, we often take advantage of this convenient opportunity to stock up on some delicious French specialties. Besides, I naturally enjoy hearing my native French around me more often. So, in the late afternoon, we visited the Carrefour Scheibenhard. We both love buying things from French supermarkets and sometimes trying new products that are difficult or impossible to find here in Germany. Furthermore, the fish department offers so much fresh fish, seafood, and shellfish at unbeatable prices compared to German supermarkets. On this particular visit, some very tasty-looking prawns caught my eye, which I hadn't seen recently…

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Massa
Beignets

Massa – Beignets de riz | Rice fritters

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Massa are rice beignets. These beignets were a staple of my childhood. The recipe comes from the Hausa people and was almost always prepared by Hausa women and sold as street food. There was a special time when we could make them at home: during the month of Ramadan, served with mbusiri. During this time, great importance is placed on healthy eating, so we made many things ourselves during that month. What's special about these beignets is their shape. You can only achieve that shape in a special poffertjes pan. I searched for a long time before I finally found one. I was so happy and was able to try it out the very next day after it arrived. First, I searched the internet for the recipe I remembered best. But then I came across this one. Unlike me…

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Main course

Pilé de Pommes | Mashed potatoes with beans and palm oil

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Pilé de pommes, or simply Pilé, is a simple yet delicious dish made with mashed potatoes, red or black beans, and palm oil. This time, I deliberately chose black beans, as I rarely cook with this type of bean and because the original recipe supposedly calls for it. The ingredients for this dish are truly affordable for almost everyone, which is why I would categorize it as "poor people's food." Beans are among the most popular and important staple foods in Cameroon and throughout West Africa, as they grow relatively everywhere and are therefore inexpensive. Furthermore, bean dishes are not only very healthy and rich in protein, but they are also incredibly filling. Since Pilé in its original form is prepared entirely without animal products, the dish is ideal for a vegan, yet protein-rich diet. Of course, there are also the…

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sauces

Sûp Chuem | Tomato sauce accompaniment to the chuem

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The summer has been quite hot these past few days, and although I don't know why, this humid weather has constantly reminded me of sun-ripened tomatoes. That's probably one of the reasons why I often preserve tomatoes in the summer. After making numerous jars of tomato sauce again this year, and still having plenty of tomatoes left over, I suddenly remembered this simple dish from my tribe (Bamun). I've already published this recipe for a pumpkin leaf sauce (Chuem) here before. It's one of the most popular sauces among the Bamun, served with couscous. Traditionally, Chuem is vegetarian, even vegan, as it contains no animal products at all. However, it's very often served with a very spicy tomato sauce, which in turn can contain meat or fish. Preparing this tomato sauce is very quick, fuss-free, and truly simple. The sauce…

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safou
fruit

Safou/Prune | African plum

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Schon mal von Safou bzw. Prune oder von afrikanischer Pflaume gehört? Dann Lade ich Dich heute ein um diesen wunderbaren Frucht kennenzulernen. Herkunft Safou ist die Frucht vom Safoutier, den afrikanischen Pflaumenbaum, auch bekannt als Busc-Butterbaum oder wissenschaftlich Dacryodes edulis. Es gehört zur Familie der Balsamgewächse (Burseraceae), wäschst hauptsächlich in Zentral- und Westafrika und ist einer der wenige Baumarten, die ausschließlich in Zentralafrika angebaut wird. Die Frucht wird je nach Region anders benannt. In Kamerun ist es vor allem unter dem Namen Prune bekannt. Der Begriff Safou wird zwar auch verwendet, kommt aber aus der RDC. In Gabun dagegen wird eher der Begriff Atanga mit dieser Frucht assoziert. Ob in Kamerun, RDC oder Gabun, die Beliebheit Safou bleibt überall groß. Farbe und Geschmack Safou gibt es in viele Farben, Formen und Geschmack. Die Farbe kann von beige, hellrosa, lila bis dunkelblau Variieren. Wobei ich die Erfahrung gemacht habe, je dunkler…

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meatballs
appetizer

Boulettes de boeuf | Beef meatballs

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Although beef meatballs used to be one of my favorite snacks, I just realized I haven't even published a recipe for them on my blog yet… Since there are so many delicious things you can try every day, it's easy to forget the good old recipes. You'd practically need a thousand lifetimes to experience even a fraction of all the culinary delights this world has to offer. Well, there's a reason they say YOLO (you only live once)! I can remember the very first time I ate meatballs. I was about seven, eight at the most… Maybe they weren't even my first, but I can say with certainty that they were the best. Back then, I spent my school holidays with my grandmother in Foumbot, my mother's birthplace. One of my aunts earned her living by making meatballs…

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