It is Day 49 and I am finally in Africa; much anticipated and at the same time a little nerve wracking, being unfamiliar terrain. Cameroonian Suya is on the menu ; an easy pick as I rushed past recipes of stews with bitter leaves, and bush meat. Pangolin, Porcupine or Giant rat are not things I associate necessarily with dinner, but Buea Coconut Rice and Flank steak kebabs with a spicy peanut rub- it's a done deal.Suya is made with flank steak cut into thin strips and marinated in ground ginger, garlic powder, sugar, ground cinnamon, chili powder, onion salt, paprika and ground peanuts. Brushed with vegetable oil before being skewered and grilled the Suya gets a unique flavor from the peanut rub.
The Coconut Rice originated in the small town of Buea to the North West of the country. Diced onion, tomato paste, coconut milk, carrots, peppers, thyme, chilies and salt are cooked down with the rice. Moist and fragrant, the rice can be eaten alone, but Rhea was over and we both agreed that the Suya definitely kicks it up a few notches.
The Coconut Rice originated in the small town of Buea to the North West of the country. Diced onion, tomato paste, coconut milk, carrots, peppers, thyme, chilies and salt are cooked down with the rice. Moist and fragrant, the rice can be eaten alone, but Rhea was over and we both agreed that the Suya definitely kicks it up a few notches.
Moving on to Egypt...
YUMMY YUMMY!!! What a great meal. The beef was so tender no knife was needed. The favors from the spices and the peanuts were AMAZING!
ReplyDeleteI loved the rice dish just as much. It had the sweetness from the coconut but a nice kick of spice at the end( I was the only one at the table that seemed to notice that spicy finish):). I can't wait to read what's next.
Thanks Rhea- It was surprisingly good !
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