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Black-eyed pea salad and its sweet baobab vinaigrette
Happy, tasty and healthy salad This is a refreshing and colorful summer salad full of protein, exotic flavors and herbs. This salad is inspired by the Senegalese salad named "niébé" salad part of the culinary tradition of Senegal. It is light, healthy, easy and tasty...
Fonio and pecan granola
Granola is perfect for breakfast, snack and even as a dessert for those with a sweet tooth like mine. the fonio grain is so small that you won't even realize they are there. They are small but mighty! Rich in protein and fibre they will keep your gut healthy while...
Creamy moringa risotto and grilled seabass
Risotto is such an elegant and tasty dish. I did not exactly cook it like Italians do. I added a Senegalese twist to it with my Special Senegalese Seasoning (aka 'Triple S"). I also did not add wine. But feel free to add whatever works for you. I love this version and...
Fonio porridge and caramelized pear
The fonio grain is extremely versatile and this porridge is the perfect example of that versatility. This porridge has a creamy texture that disappears in the mouth. The pear, caramelized with honey and lemon juice, the raspberry and the blueberries add a tangy flavor...
Delicious summer baobab drink
Refreshing, delicious and healthy This is your new summer drink Baobab fruit powder mixed with rose lemonade. Time : 5 min Ingredients (5-6 servings) 50g of baobab fruit powder from Superfood of Africa 1 tsp of honey (optional) 2 cups of rose lemonade (or any lemonade...
Fonio & plantains croquettes and its spicy sauce
When our passion speaks and our creativity runs wild, we combined our favorite food into the best dish. These balls are excellent for a snack or appetizers. They are healthy, delicious and easy to make. You will impress yourself and your guests with unexpected...
Moringa crêpes/pancakes
Moringa, just like matcha can be added to any of your savory or sweet dishes. What makes moringa unique is that it is caffeine-free and has impressive health benefits. I am creative with the ancestral African plants because I want to have fun while reaping all their...
4 Reasons To Eat the Supergrain Fonio
Some interesting facts about the supergrain: Fonio ( Digitaria exilis or Digitaria iburua) is one of the oldest grains and has been cultivated in the dry regions of Africa for over 5,000 years The Dogon community in Mali referred to it as the "seed of universe"...
10 Questions About Baobab Fruit Powder
Hi Wellness enthusiasts, My name is Diénaba and I am the founder of Superfood of Africa, a platform that offers natural and ancestral African plants to heal the body and make your wellness journey enjoyable, exciting and tasty. On this post, I am answering all the...
Fonio and meat stuffed pepper
Ingredients: 2 large peppers 250g of minced meat 1 tbsp of olive oil 150g of cooked fonio 1 shallot 1 tbsp of the Special Senegalese Seasoning (SSS) made of garlic, parsley, chili, peppercorn and salt (optional) 2 garlic heads (1 if you are using the SSS) 1 tsp of...
Tiramisu with Senegalese flavors
Ngalakh [ga-la- r] is a traditional Senegalese dessert prepared by Christian families to be distributed to their Muslim brothers and sisters on Good Friday and enjoyed over the Easter weekend. It is a symbol of fraternity, love and unity. It is a sweet preparation...
Moringa kick
Ingredients: 1/2 tsp of moringa powder 2 cups of fresh pineapple juice Mint leaves 1/2 lime juice Preparation: Blend all ingredients and use a strainer to remove the mint leaves and obtain a smooth juice.
Baobab refreshing drink
Ingredients: 3 tbsp of baobab powder 1 tbsp of water 2 cups of fresh pineapple juice 3g of ginger (optional) 1/2 lime juice mint leaves Preparation: Add all the ingredients in a blender and mix until smooth. Use a strainer to remove the mint bits for a smooth...
Breakfast – Creamy fonio porridge
Ingredients: 1/3 cup of fonio 80 ml of oat milk 1 tbsp of honey or agave syrup 1 tbsp of baobab powder (optional) 1 tbsp of salt Toppings : blueberries, pumpkin seeds and almond flakes Preparation: Wash the fonio and place it in a saucepan with the milk, honey and...
Moringa latte for caffeine-free mornings
Ingredients: 1/2 tsp of moringa powder from Superfood of Africa 1 tsp of water 120 ml of milk (dairy or dairy-free) 1 tsp of sugar Preparation: In a cup, mix the moringa powder, the water and the sugar and mix until smooth.Use an electrical milk frother or a spoon to...
Easy, quick and healthy fonio smocked mackerel salad
Fonio smocked mackerel salad Ingredients: 120 g de fonio 1 cup of water 1 tbsp of olive oil 100 grams of smocked mackerel 50g cherry tomatoes 50g sweet red pepper 1 shallot 3 okra (optional) Pomegranate seeds dill, mint The dressing : 1 tbsp of baobab powder, 1...
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Happy, tasty and healthy salad This is a refreshing and colorful summer salad full of protein, exotic flavors and herbs. This salad is inspired by the Senegalese salad named “niébé” salad part of the culinary tradition of Senegal. It is light, healthy, easy and tasty...