Saka Saka: South of the Sahara – Adventures in African Cooking
by Anto Cocagne
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"Chef Anto, a rising chef from Gabon, showcases African cuisines through 80 recipes from Gabon, Senegal, Ivory Coast, Cameroon, Congo, and Ethiopia. Woven through are interviews with artists of African heritage who talk about what these foods mean to them. In addition to vibrant photography, Chef Anto shares a wealth of tips for the home cook"-- "Chef Anto Cocagne and Photographer Aline Princet take us on a unique food journey and introduce us to the best recipes from Gabon, Senegal, Ivory show more Coast, Cameroon, Congo, and Ethiopia. Chef Anto Cocagne and Photographer Aline Princet take us on a unique food journey and introduce us to the best recipes from Gabon, Senegal, Ivory Coast, Cameroon, Congo, and Ethiopia. We will discover the main characteristics of these cuisines, the specialties of each region, the produce, the ideal pantry, the basics, as well as mouthwatering recipes for appetizers, main courses, side dishes, street food, desserts, and drinks. And since no one evokes a cuisine better than its daughters and sons, we meet African musicians, writers, artists, and creatives who tell stories about their favorite dishes, their family cooking memories, and what these recipes represent for them today. With stunning food and landscape photography, complemented by beautiful and colorful design, this book is an ode to conviviality, generosity, and positivity. It is a love letter to Africa"-- show lessTags
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Very well presented, with clear instructions for using a variety of exotic (at least for me) ingredients. It's a very pretty book, with colourful photos and profiles of a few African artists including a brief interview about their favourite food.
On the downside, there are a few popular dishes that are mentioned in the book but no recipes are included, on the basis that they would be too daunting. I'd still like to see the recipes to get a better appreciation of the cuisine, even if I don't end up making it myself.
On the downside, there are a few popular dishes that are mentioned in the book but no recipes are included, on the basis that they would be too daunting. I'd still like to see the recipes to get a better appreciation of the cuisine, even if I don't end up making it myself.
interesting take on sub-saharan cooking adapted (mostly) for what is available in the UK/EU i.e. not full of impossible ingredients. Well written. A nice book to add to your collection.
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