Getaway

a taste of West Africa

CULTURE ON A PLATE

West African cuisine is a mix of diverse food cultures from different countries in the region. Fresh produce is abundant at local markets, plus aromatic spices that are subtle reminders of the Islamic influence from generations past

Kelewele – Fried Plantains with Spicy Peanut Sauce

West Africa grows more than 30 per cent of the world’s plantains, also called ‘cooking bananas’. They look like bananas but are denser and more savoury in flavour and are often enjoyed fried with peanuts. Getaway has pumped up the flavour by adding spices to the

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