Potluck Recipes for Tanzanian Speaker & Supper Night

Join us this Saturday December 15th for the first in our series of "Speaker & Supper Nights", where we examine the peace and social justice issues of a part of the world through food and discussion with a knowledgeable spokesperson. This time: Tanzania, with Essau Pwelle, founder and director of the African Orphans Fund. Our vegetarian potluck supper, starting at six, will be based on the following simple Tanzanian recipes that Essau has provided. Bring the dish according to your last name with enough to feed about 2 people... or if you have experience with Tanzanian cuisine or wish to delve into the subject, surprise us! And stay after the meal for Essau's presentation on the current challenges facing Tanzania as a culture, country and a part of the African group of nations and global community.

Last Names A~G

coconut bean soup

saute: 1/4 cup onions, chopped finely

1/4 cup green peppers, chopped finely

1 tsp. curry powder

1/2 tsp. sea salt

1/4 tsp. black pepper

in 1 Tbs. vegetable oil, until golden;

add: 1/2 cup fresh tomato cut in 1/2-inch pieces

simmer for two minutes longer

add: 1 1/2 cups kidney beans (15-oz. can with liquid)

1 can light coconut milk

1 - 1 1/2 cup water

simmer gently for 10 minutes

add: 1/4 cup cooked rice

adjust seasonings to taste

serve with shredded coconut if desired

Last Names H~M

chickpea curry

saute: 1/2 cup onions, chopped finely

1/2 cup mixed belle pepper, diced

1/2 cup shredded cabbage

1/2 cup tomatoes, diced

1 tsp. curry powder

1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper (or to taste)

in 1 Tbs. vegetable oil, until golden

add: 1 15-oz can chickpeas, drained

saute on high until chickpeas brown, but do not

overly soften

Last Names N~Z

braised kale + one tropical fruit

saute: 1/2 cup red onion, chopped finely

1/2 tsp. salt

1/8 tsp. CRUSHED RED PEPPER

in 1 Tbs. vegetable oil, until golden

add: 1 Ib. shredded curly green kale

1/4 cup vegetable broth

saute lightly until kale begins to lose its crispness.

correct the seasoning to your taste.

add diced tomatoes if desired

fruits of tanzania

mango, papaya, banana, melon, guava, orange, coconut, pineapple