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yele kakro

Yele Kakro (Ghanaian Yam Balls)

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I was talking to my mother not so long ago and she said that she had some Ghanaian yams (also called white yams) that she was saving for me. I of course rushed over to her house because I’d literally been searching African grocery stores looking for these yams and […]

misir wat

Misir Wat (Ethiopian Red Lentil Stew)

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I was craving lentils today so I decided to make misir wat. Misir wat is an Ethiopian lentil stew that is easy to make and has an incredible depth of flavour. Lentils are also nutritious. They’re a great source of protein, fiber, iron (which I really need), folate, and vitamin […]

Berbere Spice (Ethiopian Spice Blend)

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I live in a small town in Canada and unsurprisingly there isn’t a single grocery store here selling berbere spice. So I decided to make my own. Berbere is a spice blend that is an important ingredient in Ethiopian cuisine. It’s very easy to make and even in my small […]

niter kibbeh

Niter Kibbeh (Ethiopian Spiced Clarified Butter)

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Niter kibbeh is a spiced clarified butter that is integral to Ethiopian and Eritrean cuisine. It’s used to add flavour to foods such as wats (Ethiopian/Eritrean stews) and is often viewed as the secret ingredient in Ethiopian and Eritrean cuisine. Niter kibbeh is very easy to make. All you need […]