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Yassa
Food Adventure from West Africa
Yassa
Food Adventure from West Africa
Yassa is the customary name of a range of dishes eaten in Gambia and Senegal. Originating in the
Casamance region of southern Senegal, it is most commonly associated with “Poulet Yassa”. This
combines marinated and barbecued chicken with onions to create a wonderful dish. As Gambia and
Senegal are both on the Atlantic coast, Yassa is also commonly eaten as a Fish dish but also works well
with Pork, Beef and Lamb.
KEY FLAVOURS
As with most food cultures, the indigenous plants and animals provide the key flavours for the West
African style of cooking. The history of West Africa also plays a large role in their cuisine, as interaction
between different cultures (particularly the Arab World and later Europeans) over the centuries have
introduced many ingredients that would go on to become key components in many national dishes.
It was European explorers and slave ships who brought chilli peppers and tomatoes from the New World,
both have become ubiquitous of West African cuisines along with peanuts, corn, cassava and plantains. In
turn these ships carried African ingredients to the New World ,including black-eyed peas and okra. Many
West African dishes are enriched with a base of tomatoes, onions and chilli peppers, considered an
essential cooking technique in the region.
Vegetables are a part of any West African meal and commonly eaten varieties include aubergines,
squashes, okra, cassava, sweet potatoes, plantains as well as a huge variety of both farmed and foraged
green leafy vegetables.
THE PRODUCTS
In a chance meeting, we discovered two amazing marinades made
by a West African chef who was inspired by her Grandmother’s
recipes. She started experimenting with the flavours of fresh limes
and chilies picked from the back garden and we have two Yassa
marinades that are perfectly balanced, simple to use and offer
great versatility.
PAS212 Yassa Classic Marinade 1kg Tub
PAS211 Yassa Classic Marinade with Ginger 1kg Tub
THE MENU
We have put together a simple menu that can be scaled to suit
your needs. It is simple to put together and will provide your
customers with the wonderful flavours of West Africa.
WHAT WE PROVIDE
We provide you with the Yassa marinades along with the other key
ingredients plus all the recipes you need and hopefully, a little
inspiration along the way.
The Yassa Menu
CLASSIC YASSA
DISHES
SIDES & SALADS
Yassa BBQ Chicken with Onions
Classic Rice Dish originating from the Wolof people in West Africa
Jollof Rice
Spicy marinated chicken with onions.
Spicy Lemon & Herb Couscous
Gambian Peanut Pepper Chicken
Steamed couscous with parsley, scotch bonnet and zesty lemon dressing
Chicken marinated in Gambian Spices and coated in a peanut sauce.
Fried Yassa Chicken in Bread crumbs
Gambian Spiced chicken coated in bread crumbs and fried.
Gambian Spiced Fried Pork in Bread crumbs
Marinated Pork coated in bread crumbs and fried.
Yassa Fish with Onions
Marinated Spiced Fish with onions
Yassa Fish with Ginger & Onions
Marinated Spiced Fish with Ginger & Onions
“Red Red”
Black Eye Bean Stew with Tomatoes & Scotch Bonnet
“Kelewele” with Roasted Peanuts
Fried Plantains with Ginger and Roasted Peanuts
Roasted Sweet Potato Wedges
Seasoned Sweet Potato Wedges Grilled until crisp
Cassava Chips
Deep fried Cassava
Spiced African Slaw
Cabbage, Carrot, Red Onions & Peppers in a spicy citrus dressing
GREAT FOR A BBQ
Gambian Spiced Chicken Burger
Marinated Chicken Thigh with Monteray Jack Cheese, Onion Salsa,
Tomato, Lettuce & Mayo served in a toasted brioche bun
BBQ Gambian Skewers
Spinach, Avocado & Tomato Salad
served with lemon dressing
Mixed Green Salad
Spinach Leaves, Romaine Lettuce, Red Onions with a Sweet Spicy
Citrus Dressing
Spicy Red Onion Salsa
Spiced pieces of chicken with Peppers & Onions
Red Onion, Tomato, Lime, Parsley & Scotch Bonnet
Gambian Grilled Pork with Ginger
Scotch Bonnet & Mango Chilli Sauce
Grilled Gambian spiced Pork with Ginger
Fantastically Firey with a lovely sweetness
Senegalese Prawn Skewers with Ginger
Marinated spicy prawn skewers
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