This is a dish which was passed to us by an Italian who described it as a typical Italian appetiser, although strangely, he couldn’t think…
Ugali is as much a staple food in Eastern African Culture as Potatoes are in the Western world, or Rice is to China. This is a very simple food served with various types of sauces.
Across Central Africa and Western Africa, Fufu is a staple food, roughly the equivelant to English Mashed Potato; a starchy accompanyment to most meals, made with simple and easily available ingredients.
Depending which recipe you read (and whether the recipe is African, or a Western alternative) widely varies the ingredients – as does the spelling of the name. In fairness, Fufu in Africa is made with any starchy vegetable, such as Plantain or Yam, however feel free to vary the recipe for what is available locally.
The national dish in Algeria is couscous, and this can be served in many ways. We’ve picked one of the simplest, which makes a perfect side order to many other Algerian dishes.