Africa Factbook

Ȯ dị otó translates to it was delicious in the African Igbo language. Street food is an important part of the culture and economy throughout the African continent. An estimated 2.5 billion people worldwide consume street food each day many of whom are poor and cannot afford food from retail stores depend on food that street vendors provide. Street food vending employs, on average, more than 42 percent of the labor force and contributes about 41 percent of the and total GNP in Africa. Street food vendors in Africa are commonly family or one-person businesses and the majority work without licensing.   Some people want a sit down meal, but most are street vendors wandering through food markets weaving in and out of traffic. Street food vendors can be found near offices, factories, schools, markets, construction sites, beaches, truck, train, plane and bus stations, business centers and along almost every street in Africa. Setting up a street food business needs little investment

Mushroom harvesting occurs in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands and Mpumalanga, the fresh mushrooms collected are being served at the best restaurants around Southern Africa. In Southern Africa, the white button and brown mushrooms are mainly grown. Africans prefer their mushrooms fresh rather than being processed into canned product. Mushroom Dombolo or Mushroom Dumplings is a favorite Southern African recipe using fresh white button mushrooms. Southern Africa Mushroom Dombolo Dumplings Recipe Ingredients Filling 5 cups chopped button mushrooms 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 small onion, minced Salt and ground black pepper to taste Dough 1 large egg yolk 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 3 ¼ cups all-purpose flour, more as needed Directions Mushroom filling In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring often, until golden but not brown, about 5 minutes. Add mushrooms and cook, stirring, until mushrooms have released their liquid, abo

Africa Day is a worldwide celebration of culture, which fosters self-respect and overall respect for Africa. Ghana became the first African country south of the Sahara to gain independence. Africa is a rich continent inhabited by poor people. Africa faces massive challenges, including extreme poverty, illness, desertification, malnutrition and ongoing conflict. Extreme poverty together with lack of access to basic education, health care and adequate nutrition continues to prevent millions of talented, promising young people in Africa from fulfilling their potential. Africa Day is a call to action for diverse people and organizations to promote the movement for Africa and her bright future. History of Africa Day After World War II, the process of decolonization of the African continent gathered momentum as Africans increasingly advocated for political rights and independence. While in other parts of the continent colonial power

A fresh mango has one large, long, flat seed in the center of the fruit. Once you learn how to work around the seed, cutting a fresh mango is simple. Good rule to follow when choosing the perfect mango to cut is do not focus on the color of the mango since it is not the best indicator of ripeness. Squeeze the mango gently. A ripe mango will give slightly. How to cut fresh mangos 1. Always judge when a mango is ripe by feel. 2. Wash the mango before cutting with warm water 3. After cutting thin slice from 1 end of mango, rest mango on trimmed bottom and cut off skin in thin strips, top to bottom. 4. Cut down along each side of flat pit to remove flesh. 5. Trim any remaining flesh off sides of pit. Once fruit is peeled and sliced, it can be chopped as desired. Spicy Curry Mango Coconut Relish Ingredients 2 cups fresh coconut flakes 1 cup diced ripe mango 1 tablespoon red pepper flake (optional) 1 cup chopped fresh parsley 1 teaspoon ground curry 1 tea

Moroccan Braised Lamb Chops for Two Make the best Moroccan Braised Lamb Chops for Two recipe. Fragrant flavors of Moroccan Braised Lamb Chops for Two with preserved lemons, tomatoes, fragrant rosemary, and a sprinkling of fresh parsley is the perfect date night dish for two. Moroccan Braised Lamb Chops for Two Moroccan Braised Lamb Chops for Two Ingredients: 2 10-ounce shoulder lamb chops, ¾ to 1 inch thick, trimmed 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 small onion, chopped fine 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary 1 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley 1/2 preserved lemon Directions: Heat oil in 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat until just smoking. Brown chops well on both sides, 3 to 5 minutes per side; transfer to a plate. Add onion and cook over medium heat to skillet until softened about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic and rosemary and sauté about 30 seconds. Stir in tomatoes and their juice, and bring