Recipe

Bring the flavours, spices and colours of Africa to your table with the deliciously bright and bold creations in Saka Saka.

Red rice in Central Africa is roughly the same as jollof rice or wolof rice in West Africa, or pilau rice in East Africa. This recipe is originally from Senegal but has as many variations as there are countries that claim it as their national dish.

This dish is a variation of égousi, a dish that is very popular in West Africa. It is generally eaten with offal, especially tripe, but if you are not a fan, a beef fillet will work really well.

These fritters can be eaten as a sweet snack dusted with icing sugar or with vanilla ice cream, or as a savoury snack with spicy sauce.

To take this frittata to work, wrap each portion in baking paper or plastic wrap and seal in an airtight container. Eat cold or reheated.

I love experimenting with a fast-friendly protein combined with different seasonal veggies, herbs and spices to make the perfect flavour combo. This tender baked fish is complemented beautifully by calming fennel, cleansing coriander and the sweetness of leeks.

This leek and lentil soup is not only delicious but packed full of nutrients. Stir through some cream or crème fraiche after puréeing for a richer taste. For a leaner version, leave out the cream at the end.

There are two sure-fire ways to make vegetables better. You can bake them, or you can coat them with cheese. Here, I’ve combined the two to make a dish where the sweetly softened leeks are bathed in a creamy cheese sauce until you have a tray of pure joy. You may want to keep the whole pan for yourself.

Leeks pair perfectly with roasted chicken to create these delicious pot pies. To save time, this recipe uses frozen puff pastr. But if you’re feeling game and have the time, you can make your own pastry from scratch. To avoid a melted pastry, ensure the chicken and leek mixture is cooled before placing the puff pastry on top.

The ultimate in comfort food, this dish combines golden-brown chicken with luscious leeks and deeply delicious mushrooms in a rich and creamy sauce. Serve with silky mashed potato and eat curled up in front of a good movie.

A handful of dates can hold up to 10mg of iron and also contain beneficial nutrients that can aid absorption and haemoglobin production. Added with the cashews from the caramel sauce at 6.7mg per 100g, we have a very scrumptious iron-boosting dessert.

The whole family will love the delicious citrus flavours in this dish, along with a punch of vibrant, crunchy greens.