Taste of Eritrea

Eritrea, a beautiful, small country in north-east Africa, won its independence from Ethiopia in 1991. Influenced by many occupying and neighbouring cultures, Eritrea's cuisine includes fruits and vegetables brought by the Italians, chili peppers from the Turks, European style beer from the British, a traditional bean stew from the Egyptians, and many staples from Ethiopian cuisine. Here are over 100 easy-to-follow recipes that will allow home chefs to bring a real 'taste of Eritrea' to their tables. The author's informative and insightful introduction, which covers aspects of Eritrean history, culture and traditions, also offers the reader a fascinating look at this lovely country.
 
Eritrea, a beautiful, small country in north-east Africa, won its independence from Ethiopia in 1991. Influenced by many occupying and neighbouring cultures, Eritrea's cuisine includes fruits and vegetables brought by the Italians, chili peppers from the Turks, European style beer from the British, a traditional bean stew from the Egyptians, and many staples from Ethiopian cuisine. Here are over 100 easy-to-follow recipes that will allow home chefs to bring a real 'taste of Eritrea' to their tables. The author's informative and insightful introduction, which covers aspects of Eritrean history, culture and traditions, also offers the reader a fascinating look at this lovely country.