Tanzania (Africa) 13 January 2024

Tanzania is located in the continent of Africa. It has Uganda and Kenya to the north, the Indian Ocean to the east, Mozambique, Malawi and Zambia to the south, the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the west, Burundi and Rwanda to the northwest.

The capital is Dodoma.

The official languages are Swahili, and English.

The climate is into four principal climactic and topographic areas: hot and humid on the east side lowlands of the Indian Ocean, hot and arid in the central plateau, the high inland mountain, and lake region of the northern border, and the highlands of the northeast and southwest that range from tropical to temperate.

The staple foods are eggs, maize, beans, greens, beef, vegetable stews, risotto, tomato, bananas, coconut milk, chickpeas, seafood and so many other delicious foods (https://jerrytanzaniatours.com/tanzania-food).

https://www.britannica.com/place/Tanzania

DRY RUB PAN ROASTED TILAPIA

SUKUMA WIKI (https://epicureandculture.com/tanzanian-recipes/):  

• 3 TBSP canola oil
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2lbs. kale or collard greens, de-stemmed and finely chopped
• 2 C tomatoes, chopped
• 1 C water or stock (I like veggie stock here)
• Salt and pepper to taste

1. Heat the oil over medium-high heat in a large, heavy-bottomed pot.
2. Add the onion and saute until translucent.
3. Add the greens in batches sauteing each addition until wilted.
4. Add the tomatoes, water or stock, salt, and pepper.
5. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer gently until tender (20 to 30 minutes).
6. Taste for seasoning and adjust as needed.
7. Serve with a little bit of broth.

I did a dry rub on the Tilapia, then pan roasted it in a cast iron pan for 4 minutes each side. This fish along with the Sukuma Wiki is very delicious!!!!

TANZANIAN COUSCOUS SALAD (https://dejavucook.wordpress.com/2013/10/05/tanzanian-couscous-salad):  

• 2 C couscous
• 3 C hot water
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 C carrots (shredded)
• 1 C corn (fresh or frozen)
• 1 C macadamia nuts, chopped
• 1 C fresh parsley, chopped
• 2 tsp garlic, minced
• 2 tsp fresh ginger, grated
• 2 tsp fresh orange, grated
• ½ C pitted dates, chopped

1. Put the couscous in a bowl.
2. Pour boiling water over the couscous; let stand until cooked.
3. Let stand until room temperature.
4. Add the remaining ingredients and mix well; cover and chill for at least 1 hour.
5. Serve on chilled bowls or plates; garnish with fresh parsley.

There are so many extra flavors in this couscous! All combine to make a very unique flavor and it also compliments the Fish and Sukuma Wiki!

MANGO CRISP WITH CASHEW-CINNAMON CRUNCH TOPPING (https://excitedfood.com/recipes/mango-crisp-with-cashew-cinnamon-crunch-topping):  

• 2 C mango, peeled and sliced
• 1 large lemon, juiced
• 1 C cashews, chopped
• 1 C flour
• ½ C (1 stick) butter or margarine, room temperature
• 1-1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• ½ C packed brown sugar
• Whipped cream or vanilla bean ice cream

1. Preheat oven to 350F.
2. Put sliced mangos in bowl and squeeze fresh lemon juice over them.
3. Mix with a fork to combine.
4. Combine cashews, flour, butter, cinnamon, and brown sugar and mix well to make topping.
5. Top fruit with the mixture and bake in preheated oven 15 to 20 minutes,
6. Serve warm with whipped cream or ice cream.

Oh my!!! I sis use Almond flour and brown sugar substitute, yet it still turned out so delicious!!! Highly recommend!!

Here is how the overall meal turned out! I would definitely make this one again!!!