Grain

Bread, maize, rice, yams and all grain recipes

Plain Pilau

November 1, 2009

Pilau originates from India. It taste and look very differetn from the Indian pilau. Tanzanian pilau use more spices than Indian pilau. It has become a favorite Tanzanian rice dish.
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I do feel very sad these days when I visit home (Dar Es Salaam). Because I have noticed that some of our staple foods are disappearing from the market. I do not see Taro (magimbi) in vegetable and food stands anymore.
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Taro fries – Chips za magimbi

September 29, 2009

Taro root is known as magimbi in Swahili; its taste is almost like tropical sweet potatoes. Taro grows in muddy or dry areas. Many countries around the world do eat taro. In East Africa taro is also known as arrow roots. Most of taro roots purchased in USA could be from Hawaii. Some of...
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Ugali

August 30, 2009

Ugali is not new to many countries, Italians do eat something almost the same as Ugali known as polenta, which is much softer than ugali, but use course flour. In Angola, Ugali is known as funji, which is much softer than Tanzanian Ugali. West African countries do it ugali using cassava, banana and potato...
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Coconut Bread

August 23, 2009

I first posted this recipe 2006 at mirecipe.com. A few people from Tanzania have asked me about coconut bread. Here again. 2¼ tsp dry yeast ½ cup warm water 1 tsp sugar 3 cups all purpose flour 1 tbsp extra sugar ¾ cups coconut milk 1 tbsp oil (optional) and ¼...
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