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Fried Obuunu Plantains Recipe African Recipes by Chic African Culture Have you ever tried frying plantains at home? Fried Nigerian Obuunu plantains are served as a snack or side dish recipe and is a favorite street food of Nigeria. Prep time: 5 Cook time: 15  min Total time: 2 0 min Ingredients      2 ripe yellow plantains     1 teaspoon  ground  garlic powder 1 teaspoon ground red pepper ¼ teaspoon salt Oil for frying Directions  In a large deep frying pan, heat 1 inch of vegetable oil on medium heat. Peel and slice the plantains and fry until golden brown. Fry about 1 ½ -2 minutes on each side. Remove from oil and drain on a paper towel, sprinkle with garlic, salt and red pepper and serve. Chic African Culture African food did you know? Plantains are a major staple food in Africa, and are more important in the humid lowlands of West and Central Africa. One hundred or more different varieties of plantain grow deep

Rice is a major source of calories for half of the world's population. In Madagascar, rice markets have always been important, since rice is the most important staple in the country. Many families eat rice three times a day, and most of it is homegrown. Grounding rice in Madagascar In the 1970s, Madagascar was a rice exporter but has since become a rice importer making Madagascar’s economy very fragile; the country imports significant amounts of rice from international markets for everyday consumption, around 51%.  The average household income in Madagascar is less than $1.25 making Madagascar an extreme low-income African country according the World Bank Standards. Rice production is a major source of income and employment for many households in Madagascar. But, as prices increase for rice as well as other major staples of cassava and maize, most small farmers benefit little or not at all from price increases. The rice

Pickled Lemon Seasoning Fresh lemons are washed, sliced covered in salt for at least 24 hours, then drained and mixed with spices to cook in Tagines. Making Msir is easy and adds a unique flavor to meals but careful, just a small amount of the pickled lemon seasoning goes a long way. Msir North African Pickled Lemon Seasoning Ingredients 1/2 cup sea salt 4 large lemons Water Directions Cut four slits on equal sides into the lemons, but do not slice all the way through. Pack the sea salt into the lemon segments and pack the lemons as tightly as possible into a quart size mason jar. Fill with water and seal jar properly.   The cone-shaped lid of the tagine traps steam and returns the condensed liquid to the pot. Preserved lemons are not only pretty to look at but also make an awesome food dish.  To use your preserved lemon rinse them under cold water to remove the excess salt then chop them up in your favorite recipes such as

Life lessons Cameroonian Proverbs Life lessons Cameroonian proverbs. Cameroon is slightly larger than the US state of California with a large youth population, more than 60% under the age of 25. Despite its youth, Cameroonians believe ancestral proverbs are the expression of ancestors that contain time-tested wisdom, truth, lessons, and advice.   Going for a walk in Cameroon  Life lessons Cameroonian proverbs The one who travels knows more than the one who studies.   The weight of something is felt by the one carrying it.   A chicken is heavy when the journey is long.   A person that does not listen to advice will be left alone to find their own solution to where they are going.   A child who is destined to lead will walk with his ancestors .   Never spoil the air where you sleep.   A village is good when one is passing by. A flexible hand cannot easily break.   A lion that wants to eat you does not lo