Recipes to recognize World Day of Prayer 2010

The food of Cameroon

The food of Cameroon is rich in spices. The staple foods eaten by the people of Cameroon vary from region to region, depending on climate, and what is grown locally.

In general, the Cameroonian diet is characterized by starchy foods that are eaten with spicy (often very hot) sauces. Meat on skewers, fried and roasted fish, curries and peppery soups are common dishes. In both north and south regions, the starchy foods are cooked, then pounded with a pestle (a hand-held tool, usually wooden) until they form a sticky mass called fufu (or foofoo), which is then formed into balls and dipped into a sauce.

West African Chicken-Peanut Soup
Makes 12 servings
4 tablespoons Oriental (dark) sesame oil
2 cups diced cooked chicken breast
1 cup chopped onions
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon curry powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 to 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
6 cups canned or homemade chicken broth
1/2 cup tomato paste
1 15-ounce can chopped stewed tomatoes
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons chunky peanut butter

In large skillet, over medium heat, heat the sesame oil

Add chicken, onion and garlic and saute~AOE^A