Gambian

Uray Ryan H.
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Hi guys, I'm back with the new dishes from Gambia it called "Fufu" that serve with light soup with mushroom or snail. Also the drin from Gambia, that is palm wine.


First, i want to tell you about Fufu and lightsoup with mushroom or snail.

source : http://dynamicafrica.tumblr.com/post/25950474365/sronko-fufu-with-light-soup-okra-mushrooms

This soup serve with mushroom, lamb and dried fish. The soup looks really tasty, i think it will be spicy sour and fatty because of so many spice and lamb in that soup. This soup is one of many dishes that you must try when you go to Gambia.

Now, i want to give some information about palm wine.

source : http://afrolegends.com/2011/03/25/palm-wine-white-wine-made-in-africa-le-vin-de-palme-vin-blanc-made-in-africa/
The writer said that wine is so sweet and delicious, and i agree with that, because coconut is always sweet :D . In my opinion, this is one of the greatest drink in Africa because it's so seldom when you found the sweet drink in Africa. That's all from me today, chao!

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Saharan

by: Alpha Thessa Lika R. M. B. B. (F1021131090)

Not many people could describe many things about the cultures that exist in the Sahara desert. Being the largest sand desert in the world, the Sahara is known for its scarce population of nomadic tribes. Its dry and arid weather can not support population size similar to that of wet and fertile regions. Stretching from the eastern side of Africa to the west, the great desert is part of many African countries such as Egypt, Algeria, Sudan, and Tunisia. Despite being unlikely a place suitable for life, the Sahara is home to many cultures that are perhaps unique to many people who live far from the place. These various cultures have their own unique cuisines, which one of them are going to be described here.

Lamb Shank

 Crops hardly grow on the dry terrains of Sahara, even at its most fertile areas such as oases and river sides. Inhabitants of Sahara, having no access to lands to cultivate, instead recede to animal husbandry and hunting in order to get food. Lamb shank refers to meat from lambs' legs that are cooked with spices. This food is common among people who leave in north Saharan countries such as Algeria, Tunisia and Libya.

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 Lamb Shank, a common dish in Saharan countries.

Being harsh and extremely dry, people who live at Sahara desert do not have any particular beverages other than fresh water that is often stored in goat skin sacks and mint tea which leaves are usually available in local markets where people of the desert would stop and trade for supplies.

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cuisine_of_Africa

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Egyptian

Posted by : Rio Pratama (F1021131075)

Well readers, now we will travel to the country which have many ancient history.
The country is Egypt . Egypt has one of the longest histories of any modern state, having been continuously inhabited since the 10th millennium BC. Egypt well known with such of ancient relic such as Pyramid, the Great Sphinx

Now, Egypt engage in conflict since Mohamed Morsi was elected as president of Egypt there have been continuous protests. But now, we wouldn't like to talking about the conflict.
Let's talk about the cuisine, first i would like to share the special food from Egypt

Food

Kushari

Kushari is an Egyptian dish of rice, macaroni and lentils mixed together, topped with a tomato sauce; some add spaghetti garnished with chickpeas and crispy fried onions. A sprinkling of garlic juice and hot sauce are optional.

 

Source : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Cairo_koshary.jpg 

Kushari is widely popular among workers and laborers. It may be prepared at home or served at roadside stalls and restaurants all over Egypt. The cuisine look simple with its own ingredient. As it does not contain any animal products, it can be considered vegan so long as all frying uses vegetable oil.

Drink

It seems not enough if we have been taste the food without mix it up with the drink.

The drink comes with the same name of the food, the drink called Kushari tea.

Kushari tea is prepared using the traditional method of steeping black tea in boiled water and letting it sit for a few minutes. It is almost always sweetened with cane sugar and often flavored with fresh mint leaves.

Kushari tea

 Source : http://www.danderma.co/?p=27343

Kushari tea served with mint leaves inside.

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Adding milk is also common. Koshary tea is usually light in color and flavor, with less than a half teaspoonful of tea per cup considered to be near the high end. However, it depend on consumer taste, whether they want to add some extra flavor or not.

Source : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Egypt

              http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Egyptian_cuisine

              http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kushari

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Libyan

Posted by : Rio Pratama (F1021131075)

Now we're going to Libya, a country with many diversity of history. Nowadays, Libya known as a country which have a serious conflict brotherhood. But now, we are not going to discuss the conflict, but we are going to discuss about the Food and Drink. Sounds good to hear that.
Okay, let's start from the food.

Food.
  

Bazeen

Bazeen is a starchy Libyan food. The main ingredient is barley flour; this is sometimes mixed with wheat flour. Bazeen is typically served with a tomato sauce, eggs, potatoes and mutton.

The bazeen dough is made of a mixture of barley flour (200 grams per person) and plain flour (15 grams per person). The flour is boiled in salted water to make a hard dough, and then made into a rounded, smooth dome placed in the middle of the dish.

 

Source : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Bazin.jpg

 If we look closer, bazeen definitely seems like siomay bandung in indonesia. It looks the way its served and the ingredients of bazeen itself. Also, the dish is typically served with lemon and fresh or pickled chillies, those are the similarities of bazeen and siomay.

Drink

Libya doesn't have any unique beverages or drinks. But, Libya has a tea with a thick beverage served in a small glass, often accompanied by peanuts.

 

 Source : http://www.pinterest.com/pin/418623727833057411/

All alcoholic drinks have been banned in Libya since 1969 in accordance with Sharia, religious laws of Islam.

Source : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Libyan_cuisine#Beverages

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Algerian

Posted by : Rio Pratama (F1021131075)

After we explore the food from Morocco, we will move to neighboring country: Algeria. The Cuisine of Algeria is a distinct fusion of Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisines. Pork consumption is forbidden in accordance with Sharia, religious laws of Islam. The food from Algeria isn't exactly different from other countries in Middle Eastern.

Let's try to see the food from Algeria

Food

Couscous

 

Source : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Couscous_of_Fes.JPG

It's seems like capcay in Indonesia. It is traditionally served with a meat or vegetable stew spooned over it. Nowadays, couscous is known as 'the North Africa national dish.

In Algeria couscous is generally served with vegetables (carrots, potatoes, turnips, etc.) cooked in a spicy or mild broth or stew, and some meat (generally, chicken, lamb or mutton).

 Couscous was traditionally made from the hard part of the durum, the part of the grain that resisted the grinding of the millstone. In modern times, couscous production is largely mechanized, and the product is sold in markets around the world.

Source : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cuisine_of_Algeria

              http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Couscous

Drink

Algeria is a country well known for the production of good wine. However, being a Muslim majority population, Algerians prefer non-alcoholic drinks instead

There are many kinds of Algerian beverage such as herb tea, tisanes, coffee, etc.

Today we would like to tell the readers about tisanes.

Tisanes also known as herbal tea is any beverage made from the infusion or decoction of herbs, spices, or other plant material in hot water, and usually does not contain caffeine.

The picture below is process of making tisanes (herbal tea)

 

Source : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Hibiscus_Delight_tisane.jpg

There are some benefits when we consuming this herbal tea for their physical or medicinal effects, especially for their stimulant, relaxant or sedative properties.

The tisanes is ready to serve

 

Source : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:LE_POINT_DE_VUE11n4000.jpg

Source : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Herbal_tea

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Moroccan

Posted by : Rio Pratama (F1021131075)

After our posting Food and Drinks from South American

Now we're going to Africa. Africa mostly familiar with the largest desert and diversity of the animal, such as cheetah, lion, giraffe, etc. Also, the extreme climate. The climate of Africa ranges from tropical to subarctic on its highest peaks. Its northern half is primarily desert, or arid, while its central and southern areas contain both savanna plains and very dense jungle (rainforest) regions.

Today we'll go to Negeri Maghriby (Sunset) it's because the value of exotic the country. Morocco also have the oldest university that produced many old famous scientist such as Ibnu Khaldun, Ibnu Rusyidi, Ibnu Bajah etc.

Morocco. Morocco is the country that dominate by moslem religion, so the food of Morocco majority contain halal food.

Ok, let's start from the food from Maroko

Food

Tajine

Tajine or Tagine it's like beef stews in Indonesian, but Tajine has unique the ways it served. The process of making Tajine is cooked by pot formed entirely of a natural clay. Tajine cooking may be replicated by using a slow cooker or similar item; but the result will be slightly different. Many ceramic tajines are exquisite examples of show pieces as well as functional cooking vessels. Some tajines, however, are intended only to be used as decorative serving dishes.

Process of making Tajine

 

Source : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:ElectricalTajine3.jpg

The food is ready

 

Source : http://www.pergidulu.com/blog/mengulik-makanan-khas-di-maroko/ 

Source : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tajine

Drink

After we explore the unique food from Morocco, now we are going to explore the typical drink from Morocco.

Maghrebi mint tea is a green tea with mint leaves and other ingredients. It is part of Maghreb culture. The tea has spread throughout North Africa, parts of the Sahel, and southern Spain. Tea occupies a very important place in the culture of Morocco and is considered an art form.

The served has unique process which using a typical green tea gunpowder tea variety imported from China.

The picture below is how to served Maghrebi mint tea

 

Source :  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Minttea.JPG

And this if we look closely the Maghrebi mint tea

 

Source :  http://www.pergidulu.com/blog/mengulik-makanan-khas-di-maroko/

The taste mint of this tea would be feel thick. It contain hefty dose of sugar.

This mint tea can be purchased pre-mixed in dried combination of mint and green tea leaves, or you can just mix the two yourself. Use half mint and half green tea for best results.

Source : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maghrebi_mint_tea

              http://www.organicauthority.com/eco-chic-table/the-art-of-moroccan-mint-tea-and-how-to-brew-it.html

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