Salade du Tchad: Chad Salad
Salade du Tchad: Chad Salad
A unique salad that pairs bananas and cucumbers; prepare to be surprised!
Serves 4
INGREDIENTS:
1 cup long-grain brown rice
1 small cucumber
2 bananas
¼ cup raisins
1 Tablespoon almonds chopped
4 Tablespoons olive oil
4 teaspoons lemon juice
Zest of 1 lemon finely grated
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground coriander seeds
½ teaspoon ground cumin seeds
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon honey
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Wash the rice thoroughly then cook following package instructions. Once cooked set aside to cool.
2. Slice the cucumber finely, then peel and slice the bananas.
3. Combine the rice, cucumber, bananas, raisins and almonds in a salad bowl. Mix gently to combine.
4. For the dressing, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, spices, and honey in a bowl. Pour this dressing over the salad ingredients. Toss to mix then chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Recipe from International Cuisine website: www.internationalcuisine.com
Daraba: Chadian Stew
INGREDIENTS:
12 ounces okra
3 medium tomatoes, chopped
1 large sweet potato, cubed
1 large eggplant, cubed
2 large handfuls mixed greens
1 cup peanut butter
1 cube bouillon
cayenne to taste
salt and pepper to taste
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Add all of the vegetables except the mixed greens to a pot and just barely cover with water. Bring to a boil. Stir in the bouillon cube. Reduce to a simmer and cook for half an hour, or until the vegetables are almost done.
2. Remove ¾ cup of the stock and mix with the peanut butter to form a smooth sauce. Add the peanut butter mixture to the pot and simmer for 10 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened.
3. Stir in the mixed greens until just wilted. Season to taste with salt, pepper, and cayenne.
Recipe from Notes from a Messy Kitchen website: www.notesfromamessykitchen.com
