In Bibi's Kitchen: The Recipes and Stories of Grandmothers from the Eight African Countries that Touch the Indian Ocean [A Cookbook]

Eritrea

• Ma Ghennet’s Kicha (Eritrean Flatbreads)
• Kicha Fit Fit (Torn Flatbreads with Spiced Butter and Yogurt)
• Ma Ghennet’s Zebhi Hamli (Stewed Spinach)
• Ma Ghennet’s Shiro (Ground Chickpea Stew)
• Shahan Ful (Mashed Limas with Onions, Tomatoes, and Chiles)
• Ma Abeba’s Firfir (Stewed Ingerra with Meat, Tomatoes, and Onions)
• Berbere Spice Mix
• Doro Wat (Stewed Chicken Legs with Berbere and Eggs)
• Ma Ghennet’s Buna (Eritrean Coffee)

Somalia

• Digaag Qumbe (Chicken Stew with Yogurt and Coconut)
• Xawaash Spice Mix
• Ma Halima’s Sabaayad (Somali Flatbreads)
• Somali Cilantro and Green Chile Pepper Sauce
• Canjeero (Sourdough Pancakes)
• Ma Halima’s Beef Suqaar
• Bariis (Basmati Rice Pilaf with Raisins)
• Ma Sahra’s Spiced Chicken and Onion Samosas
• Suugo Suqaar (Pasta Sauce with Beef)
• Somali Beef Stew
• Shaah Cadys (Somali Spiced Tea with Milk)

Kenya

• Kachumbari (Tomato and Onion Salad)
• Ma Kauthar’s Mango Chile Sauce
• Ma Panny’s Sautéed Cabbage
• Ma Penny’s Mukimo (Mashed Green Split Peas, Corn, and Potatoes)
• Sukuma Wiki (Greens with Tomatoes)
• Ma Kauthar’s Chicken Biryani
• Ma Wambui’s Mukimo with Onions and Greens
• Kunde (Black-Eyed Peas and Tomatoes in Peanut Sauce)
• Ma Kauthar’s Basboosa (Semolina Cake)
• Ma Kauthar’s Fresh Carrot Drink

Tanzania

• Ndizi Kaanga (Fried Plantains)
• Ma Shara’s Ajemi Bread with Carrots and Green Pepper
• Zanzibar Pilau (Rice Pilaf)
• Ma Vicky’s Matoke with Steamed Spinach (Stewed Plantains with Pink Beans, Beef, and Coconut Milk)
• Ma Shara’s Quick Stewed Eggplant with Coconut
• Ma Shara’s Spiced Fried Fish
• Harees with Chicken (Stewed Cracked Wheat and Chicken)
• Ma Vicky’s Famous Lasagna
• Date Bread
• Fresh Mango Juice
• Ma Shara’s Kaimati (Crispy Coconut Dumplings in Cardamom Syrup)

Mozambique

• Ma Maria’s Tseke com Peix Frito (Local Spinach with Curry Sauce and Crispy Fried Fish)
• Ma Maria’s Coril de Peix com Coco (Marinated Fish in Coconut Sauce)
• Rum with Homemade Berry Soda
• Ma Maria’s Xima (Smooth Cornmeal Porridge)
• Ma Maria’s Mbowa (Leafy Greens in Coconut Sauce)
• Piri Piri Sauce
• Prego Rolls (Steak and Piri Piri Sandwiches)
• Ma Josefina’s Plantains with Coconut and Prawns
• Bolo Polana (Cashew and Potato Cake)

South Africa

• Chakalaka (Spicy Vegetable Relish)
• Denningvleis (Sweet-and-Sour Braised Lamb with Tamarind)
• Chakalaka and Cheddar Braaibroodjies (Grilled Cheese Sandwiches)
• Ma Khanyisa’s Imifino (Wild Greens with Corn Porridge)
• Malva Pudding Cake
• Iced Rooibos Tea with Orange, Cloves, and Cinnamon

Madagascar

• Mofo Gasy (Yeasted Rice and Coconut Pancakes)
• Ma Jeanne’s Carrot Salad with Vinaigrette
• Ma Jeanne’s Tsaramaso Malagasy (Traditional Malagasy White Beans)
• Lasary Legioma (Tomato Relish)
• Akoho Misy Sakamalao (Chicken Thighs with Garlic, Ginger, and Coconut Oil)
• Ma Jeanne’s Braised Oxtails
• Ma Baomaka’s Katilesy (Beef and Potato Fritters)
• Ma Baomaka’s Kadaka Akondro (Green Plantains with Braised Beef)
• Ma Baomaka’s Mofo Akondro (Banana Fritters)
• Sliced Papaya with Vanilla Cream
• Ginger Spritz

Comoros

• Sweet Pea Soup with Coconut and Ginger
• Ambrevades au Curry (Curried Pigeon Peas)
• Roti ya Houma Pampa (Salt Cod with Tomatoes and Onions)
• Ma Mariam’s M’tsolola (Fish, Yuca, Green Plantain, and Coconut Milk Stew)
• Grilled Lobster Tails with Vanilla Sauce
• Sweet Vermicelli Noodles with Cardamom and Butter
• Ma Zakia’s Roho (Comorian Wedding Sweet)
• Watermelon Juice with Lime, Ginger, and Mint