Africa+-+Foods

Yams are the staple starch food of Africa. The bean plant, cacao, that is made into chocolate, is grown along the equator. Guava and Plantains are two fruits commonly grown in Africa. Africans typically use their right hand to hold food and eat instead of utensils. A spoon is the only utensil Africans might use at a meal.

Pita and Kesra are 2 common breads eaten in Africa. Fufu is the name of a dish that is similar to dumplings. It's made with yams, cassava or plantains. The food in Liberia is similar to Southern Soul Food in the United States since Liberia was founded by freed slaves after the Civil War.

Ethiopia's main dish, injera is similar to a sour dough pancake. Colonists from British and French cultures helped to settle South Africa and consequently influenced South Africa's cuisine.

Tajine is a common dish in North Africa that is made with stewed lamb prunes and almonds. In Africa, food is typically eaten on a low table or the ground.

In Egypt, the Nile River has been an important source for the Egyptian food supply by providing fish for food as well as water for their agricultural needs.

Hamaam, grilled pigeon stuffed with rice, is an Egyptian National delicacy.