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If you are a meat lover, your thought process for meat would be to find new, fun, and exciting ways to enjoy and prepare your meat.
Guess what? Congratulations! You have found the best place for your inspiration and creativity to explore the world of meat.
This article is based on opening your kind to the world of meat and showing you different ways you can be creative and innovative with your food.
Meat is a pretty versatile food, that is why there are so many ways to enjoy meat. Before we look deeper into new and exciting ways to prepare your meat, let’s get into the basics.
Let us Look into The Basics What Is Meat?
You should already have some sort of idea of what exactly meat is, but not to worry, the African food network is here to help you with a simple definition of what meat is.
Meat can easily be described as the flesh of an animal. Some of these animals include; Fish, lamb, goat, cow, turkey, crab, and so many others.
We are going to be taking a look at some of the types of meat and different, exciting, and new methods of preparing the meat.
Now you know what meat is, in simple terms. Most people enjoy and consume meat, almost every day, without even knowing the nutritional content of the meat that you consume.
You don’t need to worry, you would get all the information about the general health benefits of meat, but before we look into that, let us look at the different types of meat. Yes, the different types of meat.
Did you know that there are so many types of meat? Let us take a closer look at the different types of meat.
Did you know that these different types of meat are known to possess some great health benefits that are required by the body to function properly?
The health benefits of these meats help in the provision of some of the required nutrients, needed by the body to undergo some processes.
We will take a closer look into that, before we do, let us take a look at the different types of meat.
The Different Types Of Meat
These are a few different types of meat to get you started, but we mentioned earlier that these different types of meat also have great health benefits, so let us take a look into the health benefits of the different types of meat;
The first type of meat we would be looking at on this list of different methods of preparing your meat is:
CHICKEN
The first chicken dish on this section of the different types of chicken dishes is:
SENEGALESE CHICKEN YASSA
The Senegalese chicken Yassa is a very popular chicken dish that is also highly nutritious.
Chicken Yassa is that African dish that you just cannot omit when making a list of African chicken dishes because it is an African dish that everyone should try.
This chicken dish is another fun and interesting way of exploring the different methods and techniques involved in the preparation of chicken.
These chicken dishes are great because they give you different options to choose from and of course have fun with. Is this not great?
To prepare the Senegalese Chicken Yassa, you would need a few ingredients like;
- Lemon juice
- Onions
- Peppers
- Chili peppers
- Bell peppers
- Dijon mustard
- Salt
- Chicken
There is a simple process to the preparation of this amazing chicken dish, the first step Is to prepare the marinade. This is mostly what determines the taste and flavor you would get out of the chicken, so it is important you make the marinade extra spicy and hot so that after the chicken is done marinating, the taste would be exquisite.
After marinating the chicken for some time, the next step would be to brown the chicken. This is where the different methods of preparing your meat come in because you can either brown your meat (chicken), which can be done on a grill, which is considered to be the most authentic and appropriate method, or you can brown the chicken in a skillet.
After you have successfully completed the second step, the next step would be to garnish your chicken, usually, onions are used to add a little flavor to the chicken spices. Sauté the chicken until the chicken pieces are caramelized and golden, then you remove them from the pot.
The Second Method Of Preparing Your Meat (Chicken) Is:
THE NIGERIAN CHICKEN STEW
The Nigerian chicken stew is something you do not want to miss out on, the great taste and versatility of this African chicken dish is a major reason why it just cannot be omitted from this list of different methods of preparing meat, especially since we are talking about African chicken dishes right now.
The Nigerian chicken stew is an amazing chicken dish that is not only highly nutritious and rich in vitamins, it is also a very versatile dish, and here is why we think the Nigerian chicken stew is versatile.
The Nigerian chicken stew can be enjoyed with almost anything you want, this gives you the opportunity to explore different tastes, and flavors all with the African chicken dish, but let us take a look at some of the ways you can enjoy the African chicken stew.
How Do You Enjoy African Chicken Stew?
- The Nigerian chicken stew and white rice
- The Nigerian chicken stew and boiled yam
- The Nigerian chicken stew and unripe boiled plantain
Do you now see why the African chicken stew just had to be on this list? Don’t worry, there is always a recipe here at the African food network for you to have fun with, so feel free to check out the recipe for this amazing African chicken dish here at the African food network.
Do you want other African chicken dishes? Are you tired of the regular and boring methods of preparing meat? You can check out this article about chickens and get other fun, exciting, nutrient-filled, and rich African chicken dishes, here at the African food network.
The Second Type Of African Meat To Try, And Also See New Methods Of Preparation Is:
CRAB
Before we look into the different African crab dishes, why don’t we take a look at the health benefits of these crabs?
Health Benefits Of Crabs
- Crabs are known to be rich in protein.
- Crabs are said to contain high levels and amounts of fatty acids.
- Crabs are rich in vitamin B12.
- Crabs are known to help in the prevention of some major diseases.
- Crabs are highly rich in omega-3 acids.
Now that you know the nutrients and health benefits of crabs, are you ready to get familiar with some of the African crab dishes that we have ready for you?
The first African Crab Dish On This List Of New Methods Of preparing meat (Crabs), Is: AKONTOSHI
This incredible African crab dish is a dish that is hard to describe, and the only way of getting to know just how amazing this African crab dish is, you would have to try it for yourself.
Akontoshi is a Ghanaian crab cuisine that is highly nutritious and rich in flavors and spices.
This is what can be described as a stuffed crab dish, and this is something you must try, when you are in Ghana, or you just want to try something exotic and spectacular.
Here are a few ingredients required for the preparation of this incredible African crab dish, and they are;
- Cooking oil
- Tomato paste
- Onions
- Ginger and garlic
- Salt
- Cloves
- Paprika
- Nutmeg
- Ground thyme leaves
- ground cumin
- Shrimps
- Parsley
- Whole crabs or crab meat
You can get the recipe for this amazing African crab dish, here at the African food network.
The Second African Crab Dish On This List Of New Methods Of Preparing Meat (Crabs) Is:
SPICY PEPPERED CRAB
From the name of this African crab dish, you already know this is going to be a spicy, hot n interesting African crab dish.
Are you looking for new crab dishes to spice things up a bit in the kitchen? Don’t worry, that is why the African food network is here for you, to take you out of your comfort and boring food techniques, and bring you into new, fun, and exciting African cuisines, just like these different and new methods of preparing meta (crabs).
The Third Type of Meat On This list of new methods of preparing meat is;
RED MEAT
Be patient, we would not just dive into the amazing African red meat dishes, without talking a little about red meat.
What Is Red Meat?
In simple terms, red meat can be described as meat that was gotten from reared mammals.
Some of the farm-reared animals are;
- Beef
- Pork
- Ham
- Lamb
What Are The Health Benefits Of Red Meat?
- Red meat is known to be rich in protein and Vitamin B
- Red meat is also rich in iron, which is usually by the body from red meat.
- Red meat is known to contain zinc, which is required by the body, usually for DNA synthesis, and also helps the immune system function properly.
The health benefits are too exciting to miss out on, but the dishes? The African red meat dishes are something you just cannot ignore.
The Different And New Methods Of Preparing Meat (Red meat): African Red Meat Dishes
The first African red meat dish on this list is; African Beef Stew
The African beef stew is a very popular staple in Nigeria, it is popular for its highly nutritious benefits and taste.
This African beef stew can be enjoyed with whatever it is that you love, that is what makes the African beef stew so special.
Another reason why the African beef stew is so special is that there are different ways of preparing the African beef stew and it can be enjoyed with anything you love, here are a few ideas on what you can enjoy your African beef stew with
How To Enjoy Your African Beef Stew
- African beef stew and white rice
- African beef stew and fried yam
- African beef stew with soup and Pounded yam
- African beef stew and spaghetti
You are free to create your magic, after all, life is what you make it, but in this case, your African food, is what you make it to be.
There are a few ingredients that would be required for the preparation of the African beef stew, remember the main focus here is red meat.
Here are a few ingredients you would need to get you started on the preparation of the African beef stew;
- Tomatoes
- Fresh peppers
- Onions
- Ginger and garlic
- Groundnut oil
- Chili peppers
- Red meat
- Water
- Salt
- Seasoning
Once you get these few ingredients, you are a step ready to prepare this African beef stew. But there is just one thing missing to complete the requirements for this African beef stew, and that would be the recipe, but not to worry, the African food network has got you covered on that.
Remember that it is our duty to keep you healthy, informed, and happy with our fresh ideas on different ways of preparing and enjoying your African dishes.
Giving you the recipe for the African dishes is another way we show you just how much we support and encourage your creativity in the kitchen.
You can always get the recipe for these African dishes, but especially the African beef stew, all here for you at the African food network.
These are the health benefits of a few of the different types of meat, don’t they seem interesting already? Are you ready to know more? Of course, you are.
For anyone who would say they love meat, you would understand why, apart from the amazing health benefits of meat, the taste is something to talk about.
There is this satisfaction that is derived from the consumption of meat after a meal, or during a meal.
The taste and feeling of satisfaction you get from eating meat is something that everyone should get to experience by themselves, just to understand why almost everyone you encounter would say they love meat.
Think of this article as a surprise you have been waiting and hoping for, a new recipe, technique, or method of spicing things up with your meat, and guess what makes this so special? This is the African edition of the different ways of enjoying meat.
Remember we said there are a lot of health benefits of meat? It’s time we look into that, what would you say are the health benefits of meat?
These are the nutrients and content of the meat that goes into the body, some of the nutrients or content of the meat are essential to the human body.
There are some nutrients found in meat that are very important for the body’s proper functioning, we will look into that while we take a glance at the world of the health benefits of meat.
What Are The Health Benefits Of Meat?
- Meat helps with muscle mass retention.
- Meat is known to be of great help with the strengthening of the bones.
- Meat helps the body absorb iron better.
- Meat is highly rich in proteins.
- Meat is very rich in vitamins and minerals.
It is almost impossible to say that you didn’t get excited reading about the health benefits of meat.
Did you enjoy reading about the health benefits? Do you now understand the nutritional benefits of meat, and why it is one of the most loved food?
It is important that you know this information for the next phase of this article that will be discussing the different methods, techniques, recipes, and ways of enjoying meat. Is this not exciting?
This article will be the joy of so many meat lovers because you are getting a kind of mind-opening to the possibilities and experience you are about to get.
It can be boring enjoying the same technique and style of preparation of meat, who wouldn’t want to try out something new, exciting, spicy, and best of all, African?
If you are having a hard time trying out meat, and you are looking for some motivation and a sign to try it out, this is your sign and your motivation.
You cannot go wrong with anything African food-related, why? You may ask, well, here’s why.
African is a continent known to have several countries and each of these countries have their various traditions that are usually expressed in different means and techniques, and guess what other means or technique is part of the mode of expression? Food.
African food is a very popular category of food, around the world; Everyone who has taken a bold step to give African food a try, always comes back with songs of praise for the taste, nutrients, and overall flavor of the food.
You have seen the different ways of enjoying your meat, did you enjoy reading about this? As a meat lover, this should be the favorite thing you’d see today, and the African food network has given it to
You as a gift. Be sure to use this gift to your advantage, make use of the recipes, experiment and play around with the spices, have fun with it, be creative, and have the best time with these different ways of enjoying your meat.
Do you now see reasons why you just have to experiment and have fun with your food? If you don’t have enough reasons, not to worry, we will give you enough reasons just to open your mind and let you explore the world of African food because it really is an amazing feeling and experience to get insight into the different techniques and methods of food preparation.
Let us take a look at reasons why you should try new experiences and techniques with food, especially your meat:
- You would get to explore different flavors and spices.
- You would have the opportunity of stepping out of your comfort zone with African food.
- You would be allowing your body to get new and healthy nutrients that would help your body with some activities that are necessary for proper functioning.
- Exploring the world of food and the different methods of preparing meat, would help you in the improvement of your cooking techniques and make you great at what you do.
- It is amazing to try new spices.
- Your friends and families would be excited and happy to try your new recipe and method of preparing meat.
Are these reasons good enough for you? Or do you need more? Of course, you don’t, these reasons are good enough for you to try out the new recipes and methods of cooking meat.
Which of these new methods of preparing meat is your favorite? Let us know.
Have you tried any of these mew methods of preparing meat? What were your favorite spices to use?
Be sure to share these recipes with your friends and families, share your Fun and experience with everyone, and let everyone share in your joy of new techniques and methods of preparing meat.
Did you enjoy this read? What was your favorite aspect or section of this read?
Be sure to give these new methods of preparing meat a try, and you would be sure of getting the most out of the new methods of preparing meat, not just the nutrients, you would be getting to experience e new tastes, flavors, and overall goodness.
Have a nice day, drink some water, wear a huge smile on your face, and enjoy your new methods of preparing meat.
