Fixing American dishes in Africa

[D&M09 0]

The infrastructure of Lagos state is getting worse. The Okota area of Lagos has gone weeks with no power at all and when it comes there is a mad rush to iron and charge phones. When I was in the village it was also primitive.

Dear NigeriaorBust, I understand, we need prayer in that country. But the lagos Governor Fashola is doing alot to make the lives of lagosians easier for example, i was there this Aug, and i saw lots of road contruction going on. My husband's family lives in Ikotun and we didnt see light for the whole 2wks i satyed. We were operating the generator 24/7.

[kayj 0]

The infrastructure of Lagos state is getting worse. The Okota area of Lagos has gone weeks with no power at all and when it comes there is a mad rush to iron and charge phones. When I was in the village it was also primitive.

Dear NigeriaorBust, I understand, we need prayer in that country. But the lagos Governor Fashola is doing alot to make the lives of lagosians easier for example, i was there this Aug, and i saw lots of road contruction going on. My husband's family lives in Ikotun and we didnt see light for the whole 2wks i satyed. We were operating the generator 24/7.

Most Nigerians practically operate on generators.

[joej 0]

I am looking for ideas of things that I can make there. No oven , no electricity. Primitive cooking with camp like burners. What can I fix there that they might like ? I was thinking pancakes. Is there anything you have had luck with ? Can you get butter or milk there ?

If you are in a primitive area like that, undobtedly someone will have a small pot with burner...cant remember what those are called...Anyway, you can prettymuch make anything...Obe ata, egusi, or whatever you like...It just needs to be hot.... My intention is not to offend anyone, but I think the OP may be in an area that does not have commonalities that they have in so many other areas there. I realize, that lights off and on can be difficult, but I never had any problem with the generators. As far as American food (if there is such a thing)....put something on some bread and call it a sandwich...since that seems to be our best food here. lol.

[NigeriaorBust 4,087]

They are actually looking for me to fix some American treats. But I am limited by what is available to cook with. There is no generator and it is an area of Lagos with terrible electrical service.

[kayj 0]

They are actually looking for me to fix some American treats. But I am limited by what is available to cook with. There is no generator and it is an area of Lagos with terrible electrical service.

mac and cheese?

[NigeriaorBust 4,087]

I thought of that but doesn't that take butter or milk.

[D&M09 0]

I thought of that but doesn't that take butter or milk.

There is butter in nigeria. BLue band butter, its not like american butter, but it's butter. You can use evaporated milk to substitue fresh milk. How about pasta? with the sauce? You can buy pasta and pasta sauce here, and buy some local meat in nigeria.

[a&o 4]

We had good luck when we went to O's family compound off in the bush and made burritos. That's easy with just a coal fire. You make the tortillas with flour, salt, and water (roll out and cook in a heavy pan with a little oil) and then for the filling do rice and beans. Sautee onion, garlic, chilis, and green pepper (or whatever you can find at the market along those lines) and then add cooked or canned beans, some tomato paste, salt, and of course hot pepper! All of those ingredients should be easy to find anywhere in West Africa. The only thing you might miss is the cheese, but my African family wouldn't want cheese anyway. When I could get it, I would use Laughing Cow cheese wedges in my burritos, which were widely available (no refrigeration needed because it's processed cheese).

[attaya_girl 1]

I don't know Nigeria, but we never used electricity to cook in Senegal, and we made mac and cheese (powdered milk and, as someone else said, butter is usually available), burritos, pancakes, and omelets on occasion to give my friends and host family there a taste of American cooking. It's not going to be exactly like it is here, but you can give them a general idea. If you think creatively, you won't be terribly limited.

[NigeriaorBust 4,087]

I was poking around the web and ran into a recipe for no bake cookies. I remember making them in college in the dorms when we had a hot plate and no oven. I bet the kids would enjoy them

[mankind 0]

I am looking for ideas of things that I can make there. No oven , no electricity. Primitive cooking with camp like burners. What can I fix there that they might like ? I was thinking pancakes. Is there anything you have had luck with ? Can you get butter or milk there ?

My dear, have ever visited Nigeria? There's no such thing as primitive cooking in Nigeria. We have stove, gas cooker, and electric cooker. Depending on your economical level. FYI: You can make anything there as long as you have the money. If u will be staying lagos/ Abuja, you can go to SHOP RITE there u can get american food like pasta, minced beef. chicken etc.

thanks please ,there is a problem with this girl and Africans

she so negative about Africans and want to live with one of them for the rest

of her live .Its so funny for me .

[Jolex 0]

I thought of that but doesn't that take butter or milk.

Please make it simple make corned beef and fry eggs with Yam

[kayj 0]

spagetthi and meatballs,minced meat. take some canned ragu sauce. and improvise on the minced meat. u can use chicken or chopped meat (from the butcher)

[What Happened? 4]

Gumbo. It can be made with any kind of meat. Bring the spices (gumbo file) with you. It is also a nice dish to invite neighbors over to enjoy with you and your inlaws because you generally make a large pot of it. Very simple, you don't have to really watch over it, people can help you......

bring bisquick (one where you add only water) with you and make pancakes and eggs

fry some chicken and bring boxes of rice a roni or something....french fries or basic salad. Bring salad dressing.

all you need is a pot and pan....water, fire pit, some oil to make all of these things....you dont need "luxuries" as you put it to make a nice meal.

[D&M09 0]

They are actually looking for me to fix some American treats. But I am limited by what is available to cook with. There is no generator and it is an area of Lagos with terrible electrical service.

Dear NigeriaorBust,

Just want to inform you that most Nigerians like things that are stew based, most times it has to contain meat, chicken etc if they are not vegetarian. So Spaghetti and meat balls will be your best bet. That’s what I made for my in-laws when i visited them. And they loved it. Remember to add some hot chili powder pepper.