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Zanzibar - wildlife and sightseeing was next on our itinerary. Zanzibar island, situated approximately 25 km off the mainland coast of Africa is home to the red colobus monkey as well a thriving spice trade and
You can't go to Zanzibar without going on a Zanzibar spice tour like we did during our final days spent on the beautiful island. Spices, in particular cloves, account for nearly half of Zanzibar's GDP.
This mkate wa ufuta recipe, or Zanzibar sesame bread, calls for coconut milk, flour, sesame seeds, and not a lot else. Just pantry staples.
<br /> <br />This recipe is based on a soup of like name served to me at a lovely outdoor restaurant in Nairobi, Kenya in August, 2016. I amended it to add shrimp and mussels, for more texture and flavor, but the soup can be prepared with a just a firm white fish as well. Simply adjust the cooking time as appropriate. The flavors are subtle and rich.
