All the African Ambassadors in Washington DC attended this event at the Embassy of Angola in celebration of their National Day. The authentic dishes like Calulu de Pescado, Beans in Palm Oil,Goat Stew, Coconut Tenderloin and Cocada were among the most enjoyed by all. It was a lovely, memorable evening!
Taste of Africa Hors d’oeuvres to be passed Tatale Ripe plantain cakes fried golden Yam Balls Filled with savory unsalted fish and herbs Spicy Kebabs Prepared with ground meat, cloves, cumin, ginger, garam masala, lemon juice and chili, offered with spicy sauce Avocado and Smoked Fish Salad placed in small square glass, topped with micro greens Dinner Buffet Goat Curry over cous cous Peanut Chicken garnished with fresh cilantro and crushed peanuts Tilapia in Turmeric, Mango and Tomato Sauce Fragant Basmati Rice Spinach Leo With diced potato, onions, peanut butter, ginger Fried ripe Plantains silver-dollar size Chick Pea and Okra Fry Kachumbali Salad Of tomato, cucumber, red onion, sliced carrot and green chili, drizzled with lemon juice Fufu cassava balls Dessert Banana Mandazi fritters of ripe banana, served with Tahitian Vanilla ice cream Cocada Coconut pudding sprinkled with toasted shredded coconut Pineapple, Papaya, Guava, Star Anise and Rum Compote served with moist vanilla- rum cake
