Fufu is made up of a combination of boiled starchy vegetables, that is
later pounded until it becomes a sticky dough. This dough is usually
slightly bland without the company of the stew that goes with the dough.
Mali - Tiga dégué
A popular meal in Mali, West Africa, is tiga dégué. In Senegal, it is also referred to as Mafé. Typically, the dish is made with chicken or meat (lamb or beef), a few veggies, and peanut butter, which is its distinguishing element. Typically, Tiga dégué is made with chicken, green bell pepper, green beans, celery, carrots, potatoes, peanut butter, onions, garlic, tomatoes, and tomato paste.
Togo- Egusi Soup
Egusi soup, a popular dish in homes and street food stands across Nigeria and West Africa, boasts a rich, nutty flavor. The name comes from the seeds used to thicken and flavor the soup, called egusi or agushi. In this hearty soup, you'll find a mix of meats like beef, smoked poultry, goat, cow skin, and offal, along with seafood such as smoked dried fish or stockfish. To add more depth to the dish, ingredients like awara (Nigerian tofu), mushrooms, and leafy greens are commonly included. It's a flavorful and diverse culinary experience enjoyed in various West African communities.
Tonga - ‘Ota Ika
The easiest dish to find on restaurant menus in Tonga is ‘ota ika, which
is raw fish marinated in coconut cream and citrus juice. The concoction
may also have tomatoes, onions, cucumbers and/or chillis added. It’s a
light meal, which is good for either lunch or an entree to an evening
meal.
New Zealand- Pavlova
Pavlova is a dessert made with meringue. Named after the Russian
ballerina Anna Pavlova, it originated in Australia or New Zealand in the
early 1900s. It has a fruit topping, a soft whipped cream center, and a
crisp meringue crust. Usually, whipped cream and fruit are placed on top
of the confection.
Guam-Tityas
Flour and corn are combined to make this delicious dish. You'll find it
similar if you've ever tried tortillas, but you will also notice a
significant difference at the same time. The real Titiyas can be eaten
as a snack on their own or as a chip to scoop up kelaguen, a Mariana
Islands-style Chamorro dish that can be eaten as a main course or a side
dish. Pickling marinade made of lemon juice, fresh coconut, green
onions, salt, and spicy hot peppers, also known as donni, is a dish
similar to ceviche that can be used to marinate cooked chicken, raw
shrimp, fish, or beef meat or liver.
