In Bibi’s Kitchen: The Recipes and Stories of Grandmothers from the Eight African Countries That Touch the Indian Ocean

With this unique title, Hassan (CEO of Basbaas Sauce) and chef Turshen (Now and Again) present recipes and stories from a diverse group of grandmothers (bibis) from eight eastern African countries: Eritrea, Somalia, Kenya, Tanzania, Mozambique, South Africa, and the islands of Madagascar and Comoros. Each of the bibis, some of whom have emigrated to the United States, shares recipes that represent the food of her home country as well as her own family legacy. Recipes are accompanied by photographs of each bibi in her kitchen or cooking space and a short interview exploring the significance of the dish. The dishes range from soups and vegetable sides to fish, meat, and cakes. Lesser-known ingredients are clearly described along with options for substitution. No special equipment is required other than a blender or food processor.