Breakfasts You Can Make at Home!

Here are some Breakfast options suggested by the Staff of Mother Africa! We organized them by region/country. It was so hard to choose just a few, since we represent so many different cultures on our staff team! We hope you try them and enjoy.

Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)

Mikate (Lingala) or beignets (French)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SLubkxhMR4s

Directions in the youtube video!

Eat them with avocado, and tea

East Africa, Somalia

Anjera

Ingredients:

1 cup white corn flour

½ cup sorghum flour

1 Tbsp Instant dry yeast

4 cups self-raising flour

¼ cup sugar

1 tsp salt

4 cups lukewarm water

Instructions:

In a large bowl, mix the white corn meal, sorghum flour, yeast and half of the water, making sure it is properly combined. Leave for one hour.

After one hour add in the self-rising flour and sugar, then slowly start adding the remaining water as you mix to get a smooth, lump-less texture for your batter.

The key to achieving the classic anjera taste is fermentation. The mix should rest in a warm place to allow the fermentation to take place. The minimum time would be a few hours but to achieve a more authentic, sour anjera taste, you can let the batter ferment for up to two days. For this recipe you can let the batter ferment overnight.

In a non-stick frying pan on a medium heat, ladle the batter mix into the pan according to preferred portion size, making sure that the batter spreads fully across the surface of the pan.

Cover the pan and cook for a few minutes per portion. The desired colour is a golden brown, and the texture should be spongy with no liquid remaining.

Plate the pancake and continue process until you each person has around 3 each.

Refrigerate leftover batter and use for lunch or for tomorrow’s breakfast.

You can eat it alone along with some milk or with Maraq ( stew ), see recipe to the right.

Maraq

In large heavy saucepan, heat:

1-2 tablespoons / 15-30 ml oil

Sauté:

1 pound / 500 stewing beef, cubed

Add and cook 10 minutes over high heat, stirring occasionally:

2 large tomatoes, chopped

Add and continue to cook on high:

1 cup / 250 ml squash, cubed

2-3 okra, sliced

3 carrots, sliced

Approx. ½ cup / 125 ml tomato paste

1 cup / 250 ml water

Add:

1 large potato, sliced or cubed

1 large green pepper, chopped

2-3 cloves garlic, minced

1/3 – 1/2 cup / 75-125 ml cilantro, finely chopped

1 tablespoon / 15 ml salt

1 tablespoon / 15 ml ground cumin

1 cup / 250 ml water or enough for stew consistency

Simmer until meat and vegetables are tender.

Spicy variation: Add hot chili peppers or ground red pepper for a spicier stew.

Middle East/North African, shared across many countries including Egypt, Jordan, Palestine, Syria, Lebanon, Sudan, Tunisia and others

Hummus- https://youtube.com/shorts/Lvpis7M1axw?feature=share

Add the garbanzo beans, 2 tablespoons of water, 2 tbsp Tahini ,2 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp lemon juice, garlic, cumin, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt to a food processor. Process until smooth and creamy. If needed, add additional water to thin out the hummus and 1/4 teaspoon of salt to your taste preference.

Falafel - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NZcWedPKysk

Directions in the youtube link!

Maybe you’d prefer to order something already made, and support a local business at the same time! Here are some options that we have compiled.

Options to Order for Delivery or Pickup

#1 BOON BOONA COFFEE - Grubhub available 

724 S 3rd Street, Ste. C, Renton, WA 98057

PH: (425) 496-8618

AND brand new location in Capitol Hill opened THIS week!
Boon Boona Capitol Hill, 1223 E. Cherry St. Seattle, Wa. 98122

Takeout and Curbside Pickup

Menu: Variety of Coffee options. 

#2 Zam Zam Cafe - East African Cuisine - Call to pre-order by Tuesday if possible!

205 SW 152nd St. Burien, WA 98166

PH: 206-466-6195

Delivery (with fee) or Takeout

Made by order for breakfast options so please call to order for breakfast. 

Breakfast options include: Bread with Honey, Sombusa, Chapati, and tea options including Somail tea. 

#3 Salama Restaurant - Call to order

13820 Tukwila International Blvd Tukwila, WA 98168

PH: (206) 277-9621

Breakfast Menu:

Beef Suqaar with Chapti

Chicken Suqaar with Chapti

#4 Gyro Station - Uber Eats Available

512 Ramsay Way Unit 106, Kent, WA 98032

PH: (253) 277-7570

Delivery and takeout

Breakfast menu:

Veggie Options

Hummus & Falal, and more

#5 Man'oushe Express - Grubhub, Doordash, Uber Eats Available

13721 Lake City Way NE, Seattle, WA 98125 ·

PH: (206) 367-0895

Delivery and takeout

Breakfast menu:

Veggie Options

Hummus & Falal

Manakish, and more

#6 Cafe Avole - Call to order 

6630 Rainier Ave S Seattle, WA 98118

PH: (206) 472-4096

Delivery and takeout

Breakfast menu:

Full Madumas

Fava Beans in Mediterranean seasoning. Topped with onions tomatoes, jalapenos, feta cheese, and fried onions. Includes bread roll. $11.00

Ethiopian Scramble

Eggs scrambled in onions, jalapeno, and Ethiopian spices. Included bread roll. $10.00

Avole Breakfast

Omelet stuffed with sauteed mushrooms, caramelized onions, cherry tomatoes, Spinach and provolone cheese. $11.00

Breakfast Sandwich

Egg, tomato, spinach, and pepper jack on English muffin. $7.00

Belgian Waffle

Fluffy waffle with butter. $7.00

Eggcellent Sandwich

Egg, pastrami, sauteed onions, spinach, tomato, provolone, pesto on toasted sourdough.$10.00