Author: chefalice

Inspired by the original suya pepper mix, this recipe is one of the more modern ones. Suya pepper mix has often been limited to a spice for meat or fish but this recipe experiments with the suya flavour on onion rings.

Coconut candy ball is a sweet, chewy, coconut snack. Made of chopped or grated coconut, this 4-ingredient treat is loved by adults and children across west Africa. Nigerians call it “Shuku Shuku” whilst the Ghanaians call it “Kube cake”.

Kelewele is a popular Ghanaian street-food, usually sold by street vendors but also served as an appetiser at parties. The main ingredient is plantain and it is usually seasoned with garlic powder and chilli powder before being deep fried.

Developed by the Hausa tribe in several parts of Africa, Suya is a popular west African street-food. It is usually made using smoked beef and garnished with onions and a pepper mix. This recipe replaces the beef with a blend of vegetables.