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NAfrica - fermented
-> what countries make up Nafrica?
morocco, algeria, tunisia, libya, egypt
NAfrica - fermented
-> dairy products
jben, lben, sme.
cheese in egypt. - brined cheese popular.
NAfrica - fermented
-> meat productss - why low consumption?
below average meat consumption. low level of meat production, cost of meat products, not affordable.
gastro culture - Africa
=define gastronomy
scientific discipline that examines the relationship between culture + food
gastro culture - Africa
= what are main factors in assessing culinary cultures?
geography, history, climate, survival struggles, lifestyles.
= affect kinds of food cooked in kitchens of the country.
gastro culture - Africa
= define culture
ethical values that a nation perceives, the economic systems and realities.
gastro culture - Africa
= where was study done?
zimbabwe (west), Nigeria (east), South African Republic (south), morocco (north)
gastro culture - Africa
= south african cuisine - colonial rule?
Dutch, German, French, British.
- many culinary influences.
gastro culture - Africa. south africa french influence
- cream, mutton.
gastro culture - Africa south africa german influence
traditional susage with meat/pork
gastro culture - Africa
=south africa dutch influence
dumplings
milk tart.
gastro culture - Africa - south africa= british rule changed culinary culture
slaves brought over from India, Indian cuisine entered S.Africa.
gastro culture - Africa - south africa spices from Indian influence
coriander, hot pepper, salt, black pepper, anise, garlic, spices.
gastro culture - Africa
=south africa
- beer came from? why?
From dutch. produced by fermentation. water cleanliness was questionable.
gastro culture - Africa
south africa
= importance of bread in culture
wheat bread, or corn.
- lots of brown break. eat bread with main courses (meats, sausage, dry meats etc.)
gastro culture - Africa
south africa
- dumpling
old-fashioned cinammon dessert. from netherlands.
- modified dumpling in s. africa = make with water not milk.
- now changed because have white flour, baking powder, butter, eggs, milk + salt.
gastro culture - Africa
south africa
= ingredients of milk tart
milk, eggs, sugar, flour, corn flour, salt.
gastro culture - Africa: south africa
= bobotie
beef, fish, ostrich.
spicy fruity taste + curry.
bread soaked in milk, minced beef, onions, dried apricot slices, almonds, lemon juice, bay leaves, curry leaves, red pepper powder.
cooked for 45 mins and served with chutney sauce, coconut pieces + apricot marmalade.
gastro culture - Africa: Zimbabwe
- cassava
from South America.
milled + used like flour. cheap + commonly fed to indigenous Africans on slave ships.
gastro culture - Africa: Zimbabwe
- what is sadza
cooked corn meal. stable food in zimbabwe.
finely ground dry maie + maize mealie.
= chief source of carbohydrate.
gastro culture - Africa: Zimbabwe
- how to cook sadza?
mealie in large pot, cold water added to make paste.
stone stuned on + boiling water is added while stirring.
stir until boils. turn off heat, cover pot + let mixture simmer for 15 mins. Then add more Mealie to get right consistency. cover + simmer for 5 more mins.
gastro culture - Africa: Zimbabwe
- mafatcooks
deep-fried donut.
- self-rising flour, salt, baking powder, sugar, milk and water.
= mix dry ingredients, make a well and add milk+water. mixed until lump-free. oil added to pan, batter spooned into pan.
gastro culture - Africa: Zimbabwe
- eating culture
all family members eat at same time, by hand.
gastro culture - Africa: Nigeria
- ruled by?
Portuguese, then British.
center of slave trade.
gastro culture - Africa: Nigeria
- vital resource?
- important crops?
river Niger.
- tropical fruit, cotton, palm tree, cocoa, gum, dates, peanuts, timber.
gastro culture - Africa: Nigeria
- nigerian cuisine due to euro influence?
rise, couscous, potatoes, grills, chicken.
indian influence too - hot pepper + spices
gastro culture - Africa: Nigeria
- egussi soup
melon seed soup w meat + fish.
part of watermelon family.
bitter white flesh.
gastro culture - Africa: Nigeria
- joloff rice
popular meal.
tomatoes, peppers, seasonings.s
gastro culture - Africa: Nigeria
- sweet potatoes
famous dish.
fried, boiled, grilled, pureed, soup, salad.
different varieties.
considered healthy food source for Nigerians. high amounts of beta carotene.
gastro culture - Africa: Morocco
- name from?
- ruled by?
name from Mur-Akush = from former capital region.
- roman, spanish, ottoman and french rule.
gastro culture - Africa: Morocco
- lifestyle
house divided into two sections: outer partition - selamlik - only men.
private parition - harem for women.
gastro culture - Africa: Morocco
- elements of cuisine?
cereal, vegetables, lamb
-> meat cooked with fire.
salt + sugar togethr
- grain: chickpea, lentil.
gastro culture - Africa: Morocco
- hot beverages
mint tea. green tea + mint.
= relieve fatigue + as fragrance.
mint came from ottoman empire in 18th century.
- serving mint tea - hospitality. prepared by man of house.
gastro culture - Africa: Morocco
- important meal of the day?
lunch > breakfast. bfast is light.
lunch - soup, appetizers, main course.
dinner is light.
gastro culture - Africa: Morocco
- meal followed by?
fruit.
gastro culture - Africa: Morocco
-what is tajine
couscous, cooked lamb, chicken, vegetable.
tajine - is pot its made in. serving dish too.
all dishes cooked in tajine are called tajine
gastro culture - Africa: Morocco
- one main element of Moroccan culinary culture
couscous. frequently consumed. wheat flour +semolina.
gastro culture - Africa: Morocco
- eating style
3 fingers/by hand.
- special occasions, floor tables places + couscous on huge plates.
gastro culture - Africa: Morocco
- ras el hamut
heavy scented mixture of exotic spices
- every family has unique spice blend.
- > carnations, allspice, cinnamon, red pepper, cumin, cardamom, coriander, turmeric, ginger, coconut.
gastro culture - Africa: Morocco
-chebakia
dessert.
fry bagels in oil, dip in honey + coat in sesame seeds.
serve with mint tea post-meal.
food cultures
- define food
- dietary habits - key role?
nutritious substances that when eaten sustain health and life.
- d.habits key role in supporting life + wellbeing
define culture
beliefs, attitudes, practices accepted by members of particular group/society.
- characterizes people in terms of language, customs, values, norms, rules.
or social identity assoc with shared behaviour, pattern that includes food habits, dress, language, family structure + sometimes religious affiliation.