Zainabu's African Cookbook

Now more than ever, Americans are striving to eat better and healthier. At a time when obesity and heart disease are at an all-time high in this country, everyone us searching for food that is satisfying, nutritious, low-fat, and above all, appetizing. Most doctors now advise that Americans should be eating the way Africans always have, following a diet of fresh vegetables, whole grains, fruits, beans, and small portions of meat and oil. Mow, gastronomes and calorie-conscious eaters can find everything they are looking for in this volume. Here are delicious recipes and the stories behind them, giving readers more insight into African culture. From mango chicken and rice balls, and sesame spinach and beans to banana ginger akara, this beautiful volume includes all the favorite traditional dishes as the more exotic recipes like tilapia in kobo groundnut sauce. Most local supermarkets now carry a variety of African ingredients that were previously unavailable, but this book also uses substitute ingredients to enhance the dish in taste and appearance, so that even readers living in less-populated areas can enjoy these delectable recipes. A feast for the eyes and palate, Zainabu's African Cookbook will enable all aspiring cooks to sample a joyous, healthy, and delectable tradition that will lead them to eat and live better.