Experience the vibrant cuisines of West Africa any night of the week
with 80 easy, accessible recipes
This is West African food for every kitchen, a generous, warm welcome to
its delicious, irresistible culinary mainstays and rhythms. If you
already cook with ingredients like hearty greens, yams, black-eyed peas,
and okra, or have enjoyed Southern staples like jambalaya and gumbo, you
have tasted the deep culinary influences of this interconnected region
that spans Senegal, Ghana, Côte d'Ivoire, Cameroon, Nigeria, and more.
Now, in Simply West African, celebrated chef and West African cooking
authority Pierre Thiam unlocks the region's essential tastes for the
everyday home cook. With helpful tips and tricks that teach readers the
basics of the cuisine, Pierre shows how seamlessly these flavorful,
easy-to-execute dishes can become weeknight staples or the star of your
table for weekend gatherings. Introduce family and friends to:
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Familiar dishes with a distinctly West African vibe: Chicken Yassa
Tacos; Saucy Shrimp and Fonio Grits; Maman's Crispy Herb-Crusted
Chicken; Blackened Salmon with Moyo Sauce
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One-pot crowd pleasers: Root Vegetable Mafe; Chicken Stew with
Eggplant; Tomato, and Ginger; Braised Beef and Collard Greens
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Hearty vegetables and starchy soak-em-ups: Roasted Eggplant in
Peanut Sauce; Double Coconut Rice and Peas; Smoky Black-Eyed Pea Mash
With this book, you too will fill your kitchen with the comforting,
irresistible flavors and beautiful spirit of West Africa.
