Saka Saka: Adventures in African cooking, south of the Sahara

Aline Princet and Anto Cocagne have compiled 80 authentic African recipes, featuring dishes from Gabon, Senegal, Ivory Coast, Cameroon, Congo, and Ethiopia, to showcase the rich diversity of African food. The recipes are delicious, healthy, often vegetarian or vegan, and gluten-free, and interwoven with interviews with artists who discuss what African food means to them. Saka Saka is a tribute to food-loving Africans and African culture.

Format: Hardback
Length: 208 pages
Publication date: 17 February 2022
Publisher: Murdoch Books

In this captivating and bountiful homage to food, camaraderie, and revelry, photographer Aline Princet and young chef Anto Cocagne, hailing from Gabon, extend a warm invitation to musicians, writers, artists, and creatives from across the vast expanse of Africa, including the southern regions of the Sahara. Together, they embark on a culinary journey, showcasing a splendid array of 80 authentic recipes that originate from the vibrant tapestry of Gabon, Senegal, Ivory Coast, Cameroon, Congo, and Ethiopia. Each recipe is accompanied by insightful details about its origins, essential ingredients, and valuable cooking tips, empowering home cooks to recreate these culinary delights with utmost precision. These recipes are a testament to the rich diversity of African cuisine, featuring a delightful fusion of fruits, grains, vegetables, spices, and a myriad of flavors that are both delectable and nourishing. Whether you embrace a vegetarian or vegan lifestyle, or have dietary restrictions such as gluten-free preferences, this culinary treasure trove offers a wide array of options to satisfy your taste buds and nourish your body.

As we delve deeper into this celebration, we encounter captivating interviews with the artists themselves, who share their profound insights about the significance of African food in their lives and culture. Saka Saka, a heartfelt tribute to the passionate individuals who cherish food and African heritage, warmly invites us all to embark on a sensory exploration, where we can savor and relish the diverse flavors and aromas that characterize this remarkable continent. So, let us gather around, embrace the warmth and hospitality of this culinary extravaganza, and celebrate the beauty of food, friendship, and the vibrant spirit of Africa.

Weight: 936g
Dimension: 197 x 256 x 27 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781911668459