African-Inspired Feast

 African-Inspired Feast

1. Grilled Chicken

Ingredients:

1 kg chicken drumsticks

2 tbsp vegetable oil

2 tbsp soy sauce

1 tbsp paprika

1 tbsp garlic powder

1 tsp salt

1 tsp black pepper

1 tsp cayenne pepper

1 tbsp honey (optional)

Instructions:

Mix all ingredients in a large bowl to create a marinade.

Coat the chicken thoroughly and marinate for at least 2 hours (overnight preferred).

Grill over medium heat for 30–40 minutes, turning occasionally, until charred and cooked through.

2. Creamy Mashed Potatoes

Ingredients:

1 kg potatoes, peeled and cubed

1/2 cup milk

4 tbsp butter

1 tsp salt

1/2 tsp black pepper

Instructions:

Boil potatoes until soft, then drain.

Mash while adding butter, milk, salt, and pepper until smooth.

3. Baked Beans

Ingredients:

1 can (400g) baked beans

1/2 onion, diced

1 tsp garlic, minced

1 tbsp tomato paste

1 tsp paprika

1 tbsp brown sugar

Instructions:

Sauté onions and garlic in a pan until soft.

Add tomato paste, paprika, and brown sugar.

Stir in baked beans and simmer for 10 minutes.

4. Coleslaw

Ingredients:

2 cups shredded cabbage

1/2 cup shredded carrots

1/4 cup mayonnaise

1 tbsp vinegar

1 tsp sugar

Salt & pepper to taste

Instructions:

Mix all ingredients in a bowl.

Chill before serving.

5. Fried Beef Strips

Ingredients:

500g beef, thinly sliced

2 tbsp soy sauce

1 tbsp black pepper

1 tsp garlic powder

Oil for frying

Instructions:

Marinate beef in soy sauce, pepper, and garlic powder for 30 minutes.

Deep fry until crispy and brown.