West African Cuisine Archives - Shalom African Foods

Easy Recipes

How to Make Akara (Nigerian Bean Cakes) Crispy, Not Soggy?

Soggy akara almost always comes down to two things: a batter that's too loose, or oil that isn't hot enough. Fix those, and crispy, golden akara becomes far easier to get consistently. Peeled Beans Make or Break the Batter Use peeled ...

By Shalom African Foods
Posted on September 15, 2026

Easy Recipes

How to Make Yam Porridge (Asaro) with the Perfect Consistency?

Good asaro should be soft and slightly thick, with the yam mostly holding its shape but starting to break down at the edges, not swimming in liquid, and not dry and stiff either. Getting there comes down to timing ...

By Shalom African Foods
Posted on September 10, 2026

Easy Recipes

How to Make Nigerian Fish Stew That Doesn’t Taste Bland?

A bland fish stew almost always comes down to one thing: not enough layers of flavor built up before the fish goes in. Fish itself is mild, so the stew base has to do the heavy lifting. Why Fish Alone ...

By Shalom African Foods
Posted on September 8, 2026

Easy Recipes

How to Cook Kenkey the Traditional Ghanaian Way?

Kenkey is fermented corn dough wrapped and steamed until firm, with a distinctive tangy flavor that comes entirely from the fermentation, not the cooking method. Here's how to prepare it properly and serve it the way it's meant to ...

By Shalom African Foods
Posted on September 1, 2026

Easy Recipes

How to Cook Egusi Soup Step by Step For Beginners?

Egusi soup is one of West Africa's most beloved dishes, a rich, hearty stew made from ground melon seeds, packed with vegetables, meat, and fish, and thickened to a smooth, satisfying texture. Whether you grew up eating it or ...

By Shalom African Foods
Posted on August 14, 2026

Easy Recipes

How to Make Ogbono Soup That Doesn’t Turn Out Watery?

Good ogbono soup should be thick, glossy, and "draw" (stretch slightly) when you scoop it, not thin and soupy like a stew. If yours keeps turning out watery, it's almost always down to one of two things: too much ...

By Shalom African Foods
Posted on August 12, 2026

How to Make Akara (Nigerian Bean Cakes) Crispy, Not Soggy?

How to Make Yam Porridge (Asaro) with the Perfect Consistency?

How to Make Nigerian Fish Stew That Doesn’t Taste Bland?

How to Cook Kenkey the Traditional Ghanaian Way?

How to Cook Egusi Soup Step by Step For Beginners?

How to Make Ogbono Soup That Doesn’t Turn Out Watery?

NEED HELP

INFORMATION

ACCOUNT

SOCIAL

Shopping cart

Tag: West African Cuisine

NEED HELP

INFORMATION

ACCOUNT

SOCIAL