West African Cuisine
The cuisine of West Africa is a mystery to most people outside of the region. The food of countries such as Ghana, Nigeria, and Senegal reflects the limited resources and simple lifestyles of the people. Unlike many other areas of Africa, the cuisine of West Africa has not been significantly impacted by foreign settlers. Heavy starchy foods are … Keep Reading → the staple of the diet. The typical meal is cooked in a single pot and may contain a little meat or fish and a combination of potatoes, cassava, rice, yams, and whatever vegetables are available. The stew like preparations minimizes the effect of the often poor quality meats that are available. A common trait of the cuisine is that it is heavily spiced. Extensive use of a wide range of chili peppers creates food that most westerners would consider extremely spicy.
