Vegan Africa Plant-Based Recipes from Ethiopia to Senegal

by Kacouchia, Marie

• ISBN13: 9781615199006
• ISBN10: 1615199004
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2022-11-15
• Publisher: The Experiment

Summary

An authentically African and naturally vegan culinary journey across the continent 
 
Drawing from the cultures and traditions of more than 15 countries, years of cooking expertise, and cherished memories from her own childhood on the Ivory Coast, Marie Kacouchia takes us on a tour of flavorful, healthy, naturally plant-based African dishes. Explore over 70 irresistible recipes for main courses, rice dishes, sauces, snacks, desserts, and drinks, including: 

• Peanut Hummus
• Cassava Tabbouleh with Radishes and Herbs
• Yassa Burger
• Paprika-Spiced Plantain Chips
• Sweet Potato and Ginger Loaf
• Coconut Rice Pudding
• Lemongrass Lemonade, and so much more! 

Vegan Africa guides you through diverse vegan cuisine from Ghana to Ethiopia, from Nigeria to South Africa. Kacouchia also shines a spotlight on the superfoods—like cacao, garlic, ginger, and sweet potato—that make these recipes both mouthwatering and packed with vital nutrients. Whether you’re a newcomer to African cuisine or looking to make familiar favorites, Vegan Africa will help you bring healthful, delicious dishes to your kitchen. 

Author Biography

Marie Kacouchia is a young Parisian who embraces the cultural references of her two homelands: France and the Ivory Coast. Passionate about cooking, her goal is to promote this singular culture of hers, between the culture of origin and that of the host country, through cuisine that is essentially mixed. She lives in Paris, France.

Table of Contents

Introduction

African Cuisines

Why Vegan?
Essential Ingredients
 African Superfoods

Sauces

Ivorian Vinaigrette
Satini Cotomili (Coriander Salsa)
Tomato Sauce
Green Nokoss (Senegalese Green Sauce)
Mango-Chili Sauce
Pili-Pili Sauce

Breads

Chapati (East African Flatbread)
Sweet Bread
Injera (Ethiopian Pancake)
Coconut Bread
Mauritian Savory Pancakes

Snacks

Crispy Chickpeas with Spices
Roasted Sweet Potato Hummus
Peanut Hummus
Sweet Pepper Corn Cakes
Red Bean Cakes
Sweet Potato Fondant Cake with Ginger
Plantain Fritters
Spicy Popcorn
Alloco
Plantain Chips with Paprika
Sweet Potato Fries

Salads

Roasted Eggplant with Tamarind
Sweet Potato and Young Shoot Salad
Red Cabbage Salad with Mango and Peanuts
Mango, Avocado, and Radish Salad
Orange, Chickpea, and Cumin Salad
Kachumbari (East African Salad)
Papaya Fonio Salad
Red Cabbage Salad with Mango and Raw Okra
Fresh Pineapple Salad
Roasted Cauliflower with Peanut-Ginger Sauce
Cauliflower Tabbouleh with Pistachio and Candied Lemon
Cassava Tabbouleh with Radishes and Herbs
Vegetable Pastels

Soups

Corn Soup with Peanuts
Roasted Tomato Soup with Chile
Carrot Soup with Ginger
White Bean and Bacon Velouté with Crispy Coconut
Cold Watermelon and Tomato Soup with Mango
Sopa de Amendoim (Angolan Peanut Soup)
Rwandan Vegetable Soup

Vegetable Mains and Sides

Plantain and Eggplant Stew
Cauliflower Yassa with Olives
Grilled Harissa Squash
Sautéed Spinach with Mushrooms and Plantain
Grilled Vegetable Wraps
Creamy Avocado Risotto
Roasted Tomato Millet
Potato Stew with Olives
Chakalaka (South African Stew)
Sweet Potato Stew and Red Beans
Egusi Stew (African Pistachio Stew)
Yam Akpessi (Ivorian-Style Eggplant and Yam)
Atakilt Wat (Ethiopian Cabbage, Potatoes, and Carrots)
Bobotie (South African Gratin)
Gari Foto (Cassava Semolina with Tomato)
Yassa Burger
Ghiteri (Kenyan Stew)
Mafé with Vegetables
Gratitude Bowl
Key Sir Alicha (Beet and Potato Stew)
Irio (Mashed Potatoes, Peas, and Corn)
Etor (Ghanaian Banana Puree)

Rice

Rice with Vermicelli, Spinach, and Cashews
Rice with Green Lentils and Onion
Geelrys (Yellow Rice with South African Grapes)
Jollof Rice
Rice Pilau
Atassi (Rice with Beans)

Desserts

Mango and Chile Compote
Creamy Chocolate Mousse
Coconut Milk Rice
Banana and Peanut Ice Cream
Coconut-Lemongrass Muffins
Cocoa Muffins with Candied Ginger
Peanut and Date Cookies
Plantain Pancakes
Coconut-Lime Brioche

Drinks

Cashew Milk with Dates
Spiced Hot Chocolate
Coconut-Mango Milkshake
Bissap with Basil
Hibiscus Tea
Lemongrass Lemonade
Kinkeliba and Mint Iced Tea

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