Vegan Africa: Plant-Based Recipes from Ethiopia to Senegal

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Kacouchia highlights naturally plant-based dishes. . . . It's the perfect way to reset for the new year.-- "Thrillist"

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This vegan bible shows us the ins and outs of 15 African cuisines in 70 vibrant and nourishing recipes. One taste of these original dishes will have you itching to get back in the kitchen.-- "VegNews"

Table of Contents:
Introduction African CuisinesWhy Vegan?
Essential Ingredients
African Superfoods Sauces Ivorian Vinaigrette
Satini Cotomili (Coriander Salsa)
Tomato Sauce
Green Nokoss (Senegalese Green Sauce)
Mango-Chili Sauce
Pili-Pili Sauce Breads Chapati (East African Flatbread)
Sweet Bread
Injera (Ethiopian Pancake)
Coconut Bread
Mauritian Savory Pancakes Snacks Crispy Chickpeas with Spices
Roasted Sweet Potato Hummus
Peanut Hummus
Sweet Pepper Corn Cakes
Red Bean Cakes
Sweet Potato Fondant Cake with Ginger
Plantain Fritters
Spicy Popcorn
Alloco
Plantain Chips with Paprika
Sweet Potato Fries Salads Roasted Eggplant with Tamarind
Sweet Potato and Young Shoot Salad
Red Cabbage Salad with Mango and Peanuts
Mango, Avocado, and Radish Salad
Orange, Chickpea, and Cumin Salad
Kachumbari (East African Salad)
Papaya Fonio Salad
Red Cabbage Salad with Mango and Raw Okra
Fresh Pineapple Salad
Roasted Cauliflower with Peanut-Ginger Sauce
Cauliflower Tabbouleh with Pistachio and Candied Lemon
Cassava Tabbouleh with Radishes and Herbs
Vegetable Pastels Soups Corn Soup with Peanuts
Roasted Tomato Soup with Chile
Carrot Soup with Ginger
White Bean and Bacon Velouté with Crispy Coconut
Cold Watermelon and Tomato Soup with Mango
Sopa de Amendoim (Angolan Peanut Soup)
Rwandan Vegetable Soup Vegetable Mains and Sides Plantain and Eggplant Stew
Cauliflower Yassa with Olives
Grilled Harissa Squash
Sautéed Spinach with Mushrooms and Plantain
Grilled Vegetable Wraps
Creamy Avocado Risotto
Roasted Tomato Millet
Potato Stew with Olives
Chakalaka (South African Stew)
Sweet Potato Stew and Red Beans
Egusi Stew (African Pistachio Stew)
Yam Akpessi (Ivorian-Style Eggplant and Yam)
Atakilt Wat (Ethiopian Cabbage, Potatoes, and Carrots)
Bobotie (South African Gratin)
Gari Foto (Cassava Semolina with Tomato)
Yassa Burger
Ghiteri (Kenyan Stew)
Mafé with Vegetables
Gratitude Bowl
Key Sir Alicha (Beet and Potato Stew)
Irio (Mashed Potatoes, Peas, and Corn)
Etor (Ghanaian Banana Puree) Rice Rice with Vermicelli, Spinach, and Cashews
Rice with Green Lentils and Onion
Geelrys (Yellow Rice with South African Grapes)
Jollof Rice
Rice Pilau
Atassi (Rice with Beans) Desserts Mango and Chile Compote
Creamy Chocolate Mousse
Coconut Milk Rice
Banana and Peanut Ice Cream
Coconut-Lemongrass Muffins
Cocoa Muffins with Candied Ginger
Peanut and Date Cookies
Plantain Pancakes
Coconut-Lime Brioche Drinks Cashew Milk with Dates
Spiced Hot Chocolate
Coconut-Mango Milkshake
Bissap with Basil
Hibiscus Tea
Lemongrass Lemonade
Kinkeliba and Mint Iced TeaMenus

Brief Description:
"Authentically African, plant-based cooking in 70 irresistible recipes that take readers on a journey across the continent"--

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Originally published in France as Cuisines d'Afrique by âEditions La Plage in 2021.

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A Delish Top 20 Best Vegetarian Cookbook Ever Published
A Food Network Best Vegan Cookbook of 2022
Amazon Editors' Picks: Best Cookbook
A Brittle Paper Top 100 Notable African Book of 2022

"Kacouchia dives into the plant-based cuisines of 15 African countries through 70 recipes like chakalaka and yam akpessi, illustrated with breathtaking photography and insightful storytelling.-- "Epicurious"

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Through gorgeously photographed and easy-to-execute recipes . . . Kacouchia connects the Black vegan movement today to its humblest beginnings.-- "Atlanta Journal-Constitution"

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Years of cooking experience, 15 countries worth of traditions, and countless childhood memories from growing up on the Ivory Coast all add up to Marie Kacouchia's beautiful tome of flavorful, naturally plant-based African dishes.-- "Food Network Best Vegan Cookbook of 2022"

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I made a hard stop when I saw Marie Kacouchia's recipe for Vermicelli Rice with Spinach and Cashews . . . It's terrific.-- "The Washington Post"

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Kacouchia's book is replete with coconut milk and cacao, plantain and cassava, watermelon and mango, at least in part a capturing of her childhood memories: of her mother's fragrant stews, of fried plantain on the beach after church.-- "The Guardian"

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A rich tapestry of dishes perfect for the home cook. A true feast for the eyes, Vegan Africa is a beautiful journey through native African superfoods, and the diverse culinary histories of Africa. Kacouchia's coconut lime french toast is the end-all-be-all french toast recipe, as far as we're concerned.-- "Delish"

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No dish in this book feels lacking, twisted, or marred by their vegan-ness, rather giving the sense of a full and rich diet.-- "The Caterer"

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Inviting photography promises healthy and nourishing meals. . . . An excellent array of dishes emphasizing that plants are the foundation of African diets, with meals well worth making at home.-- "Booklist"

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Mouth-watering. . . . Generously illustrated with stunning color photos, this wonderful blend of African vegan recipes is sure to entice.-- "Library Journal"

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Vegan Africa is packed with a wide variety of recipes from across the continent. . . . The easy-to-follow recipes are complemented by a brief introduction that highlights the health benefits of the vegetables, grains, and legumes they use, and by dozens of beautiful photographs of the dishes and their ingredients.-- "Foreword"

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In Vegan Africa, Kacouchia strikes a balance between recipes that are plant-based by nature and adaptations.-- "National Post"

Publisher Marketing:
Drawing from the cultures and traditions of more than 15 countries, years of cooking expertise, and cherished memories from her own childhood on the Ivory Coast, Marie Kacouchia takes us on a tour of flavorful, healthy, naturally plant-based African dishes. Explore over 70 irresistible recipes for main courses, rice dishes, sauces, snacks, desserts, and drinks, including:

• Peanut Hummus
• Cassava Tabbouleh with Radishes and Herbs
• Yassa Burger
• Paprika-Spiced Plantain Chips
• Sweet Potato and Ginger Loaf
• Coconut Rice Pudding
• Lemongrass Lemonade, and so much more!

Review Citations:

• Foreword 10/27/2022 (EAN 9781615199006, Hardcover)
• Library Journal 11/01/2022 pg. 123 (EAN 9781615199006, Hardcover)
• Booklist 11/01/2022 pg. 15 (EAN 9781615199006, Hardcover)
• Booklist 11/01/2022 pg. 15 (EAN 9781615199013, Other)

Contributor Bio:Kacouchia, Marie
Marie Kacouchia is a Parisian who embraces the cultural references of her two homelands: France and the Ivory Coast. Passionate about cooking, her goal is to promote this singular culture of hers, between the culture of origin and that of the host country, through cuisine that is essentially mixed. She lives in Paris, France.