It features ripe plantain and is seasoned with chicken bouillon, garlic powder, Italian seasoning blend, paprika and chili powder. “It’s familiar yet unusual,” she said.

The creation processes of food artists or creators like Laryea’s have led plantain, a fruit stemming from the banana family in Southeast Asia as early as 3000 BC and traveling to West Africa ...

Due to their rich vitamin content, plantains can be used as a natural skincare remedy. The pulp can be mashed and directly applied to the skin as a mask, helping to moisturize and soothe irritated ...

Step 1: Plantain preparation Peel and cut plantains lengthwise in half. Place plantains in pot of cold water (enough to cover) and bring to a boil until fork tender. Remove from water. Toss in butter.

Learn how to make the delicious Nigerian Yam Porridge with Plantain in Part 2 of this recipe series! In this video, we take you through the simple steps to create a hearty, flavorful dish, combining ...

African black soap can also serve as a substitute for regular laundry detergents. It also works wonders for washing delicate ...

As we passed assertively spiced and brightly flavored dishes around the table — salmon rice fritters with mango chutney, a ...

Plantain is a magnificent tropical fruit and a staple ingredient in West African cuisine. It’s often associated with the banana, the main difference being it contains more starch and fewer sugars.

South African scientists have developed a cheaper and more sustainable alternative, though, in which the carbon fibers are replaced with ones extracted from plantain plants.

So he built one of African chefs and restaurateurs to outfit the 22,000-square-foot food hall with nearly a dozen stalls featuring street food, baked goods, cocktails and more.