Hibiscus, Lopè Ariyo, Jonathan Ball Publishers, ISBN: 9780008225384
IF you love cooking and exotic food, Hibiscus is the recipe book for you!
While I am no Gordon Ramsey, I found the collection of Nigerian inspired recipes easy, yet exciting.
In addition to some truly unique recipes, such as the Moin Moin pudding, the book also features some dinner-time staples such as fried chicken, pork chops and lamb curry, with an African twist.
There are even some incredibly mouth-watering desserts as well as a special vegetarian section.
But, before one is transported into a world of delicious African cuisine, the author, Lopè Ariyo spends a few minutes introducing the reader to some of the exotic ingredients and spices featured in the book – which saved me from several Google searches.
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One of my favourite things about the book is that the author gives a quick background as well as a description of her own experiences with each of the recipes.
It might seem frivolous and unnecessary but I feel it adds some character and warmth to the book.
This is beautifully complemented by the stunning photos.
The only real complaint I have is that some of those ingredients were near impossible to find. But once you find your connection, it’s worth the extra effort.
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