Everyday African Food
African slaves had a major influence on Southern cooking. Cooking methods such as stewing may stem from African cooking traditions. Stewing involves making food that require long simmering periods of vegetables and sometimes meat. There is no better way to understand a culture than though its food. Food bonds families, friends and communities as well as giving everyday nourishment. African cooking is an oral tradition and traditional recipes were handed down by word of mouth rather than writing a recipe. The recipe below has been adapted for the modern kitchen so everyone can enjoy a taste of Africa.
Fish Pie
Ghana
Serves 5-6
Two unbaked 9 inch pie crust
3 large Tilapia fillets
2 large diced tomatoes
2 medium white potatoes thinly sliced
3 cups fresh spinach
1 cup of whole milk
2 tablespoons all purpose flour
1 tablespoon minced garlic
½ cup chopped onions
3 tablespoons Olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
Directions:
Heat oven to 375 degrees. In saucepan saute spinach, onions and garlic in olive oil. Stir in flour, salt, pepper. Blend in milk stirring constantly until thickened. Add remaining ingredients. Evenly fill pie crusts with fish mixture. Add top crust and seal, cut slits in pastry top. Bake 40-45 minutes. Allow to stand 15 minutes before serving.
