Yolele! Recipes From the Heart of Senegal
by Pierre Thiam with Jennfer Sit
Hardcover, 192 pages
ISBN: 978-1891105388
$21.95
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Restaurateur and Senegalese native Pierre Thiam introduces the cuisine of West Africa to a western audience in this pioneering collection of authentic Senegalese recipes that are at once familiar and suprising, down-home and elegant. Yolele! introduces readers to new taste sensations, exotic spins on rice and other familiar ingredients, and foods indigenous to Senegal, such as fonio. From appetizers and street food like Shrimp and Sweet Potato Fritters to seafood dishes like Fish Stew (Caldou) or Black-Eyed Pea Salad (Salatu Niebe), Yolele! brings the tastes of Senegal to the world.
“We would have to be grateful for almost any new contribution to the too-sparse literature of African food. But restaurateur Pierre Thiam’s book on the richly appealing food of his native Senegal is beyond the call. Fresh, lively, and intelligent, Thiam’s “Yolele “ documents, through good strong recipes, fine writing, and much marvelous photography, a fascinating food tradition and the culture in which it is embedded. Reflecting warmth and pride, this highly personal book connects us to those who know, make, and love this food. A most welcome addition to the kitchen shelf! ”