Ethiopian Sustainable Food Systems and Agroecology Consortium

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From Policy to the Plate: Chef Michael Brings African Food Systems to Life

The momentum from the first African Chefs Gathering and Policy Convening on African Food Systems continues to inspire action across the continent. In Ghana, Chef Michael—Head Chef at Alisa Hotel and Ghana’s representative nominated by CIKOD—is putting the gathering’s vision into practice by championing indigenous African cuisine. Through traditional dishes such as Waakye, Banku, Fufu, […]

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Day –7 Billando

Billando is a traditional Ethiopian dish prepared from haricot beans combined with fermented kocho (enset product). It is rooted in southern Ethiopian food traditions, where fermentation and legumes play an important role in daily nourishment and food preparation. Traditionally, billando is valued as a filling and sustaining meal, often prepared for households needing strength and

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Day 4- Gomen Besiga

Gomen Besiga is a traditional Ethiopian dish made from Ethiopian kale (indigenous green leafy vegetable known as Brassica carinata) cooked with beef, onions, garlic, and mild spices, and served with injera, Ethiopia’s iconic fermented flatbread made from Teff. The dish reflects the balance of Ethiopian cuisine, combining greens, protein, vitamins and whole grain in one

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