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Jikoni (n.) kitchen

In Swahili, Jikoni means kitchen. At our core, that’s what we are.

A space to cook, to share, to create.

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Today's #JikoniTrivia is really spicy!⁠⠀
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Answer this trivia question in the comments then head to our stories for more!⁠⠀
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A) Berbere B) Curry C) Mitmita D) Garam Masala⁠⠀
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Swipe for the correct answer.

Some days a bowl of rice is all you need. It's tha

Some days a bowl of rice is all you need. It's that nostalgic food that always feels like a warm hug.⁠⠀
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Everyone has their preferred way to enjoy it--- wet, dry, fried, crispy, soft, with meat or beans. That's part of the beauty of it, there are so many ways to make this grain and you feel the love every time. ⁠⠀
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Where are you from? What's your favorite rice dish?⁠⠀
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- Senegalese Thiebu Yaap⁠⠀
@inafoodieskitchen⁠⠀
- Jamaican Rice & Peas⁠⠀
@sweetandsorrel⁠⠀
- Trinidadian Pelau⁠⠀
@caribe_uk⁠⠀
- Nigerian Jollof Rice⁠⠀
@thekitchenmuse⁠⠀
- Guyanese Cookup Rice⁠⠀
@alicaspepperpot

Has anyone else started their post-COVID travel li

Has anyone else started their post-COVID travel list? We're just daydreaming about all the food we can't wait to eat again and thinking about the restaurants we vowed to travel for. ⁠⠀
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Whether you're planning ahead or just craving a mental vacay check out our editor @kianomoju's London List where you'll find some of her favorite places to dine or grab a cardamom laced cinnamon bun. Link in bio.⁠⠀
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photo by: @kianomoju

Every day is a good day to #amplifymelanatedvoices

Every day is a good day to #amplifymelanatedvoices & #supportblackbusinesses-- stock your kitchen with these Black African-owned food products.⁠⠀
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From economic to environmental sustainability these brands are doing the work to empower African specialty foods.⁠⠀
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What are some Black-owned food brands you've been enjoying? Tag them below.⁠⠀
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- Essie Spice⁠⠀
@essiespice⁠⠀
- Yolélé⁠⠀
@yolelefoods⁠⠀
- Iya Foods⁠⠀
@iyafoods⁠⠀
- Ginjan⁠⠀
@ginjanbros⁠⠀
- Adda Blooms⁠⠀
@addablooms⁠⠀
- Berhan Grains⁠⠀
@berhanteff

It's Thursday which means it's #JikoniTrivia day,

It's Thursday which means it's #JikoniTrivia day, our favorite day of the week. ⁠⠀
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To find out today's theme, answer this trivia question in the comments then head to our stories for more!⁠⠀
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A) North B) East C) South D) West⁠⠀
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(Swipe for the correct answer but don't cheat!😉)⁠⠀
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Bonus points if you can name the country this capital city is in.⁠⠀
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P.S. - We might have a trivia competition with prizes this month... stay tuned. 😏

We hosted a cooking class pre-COVID with @salalast

We hosted a cooking class pre-COVID with @salalastirsthepot and she taught us how to make these incredible Swahili goat tacos. Just imagine spicy tender goat meat wrapped in a warm corn tortilla with a quick pickled tomato and cabbage salad (aka Jocelyn's kachumbari) on top. Whew, it was good. ⁠
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If you didn't get to experience the magic of these tacos, it's all good because we've got the recipe for you, link in bio. Looking forward to the days when we can host events again.⁠
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If you make this dish at home, post a photo, and tag @jikonicreative #MyJikoni to be considered for a repost.

If there was an African diaspora starter kit, we t

If there was an African diaspora starter kit, we think plantain would make the cut. Whether fried, mashed, or baked into a cake, plantain is the real MVP.⁠⠀
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What's your favorite way to eat plantain? Do you prefer them sweet (yellow) or savory (green)?⁠⠀
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Swipe to see plantain stealing the show.⁠⠀
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- Poulet DG⁠⠀
@wellandtasty⁠⠀
- Mashed Green Plantain in Lemongrass Broth⁠⠀
@yewande_komolafe⁠⠀
- Bannann Peze⁠⠀
@grandchampsbk⁠⠀
- Plantain Frittata⁠⠀
@thefood_series⁠⠀
- Tres Golpes⁠⠀
@puertoviejony⁠⠀
- Plantain Upside Down Cake⁠⠀
@foodieinnewyork⁠⠀
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P.S. - If you happen to be craving some fried sweet plantain after this post click the link in our bio for a recipe.

Does anyone else miss traveling as much as we do?

Does anyone else miss traveling as much as we do? We figured a little virtual travel could give us something to look forward to.⁠⠀
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#JikoniFoodDiaries is a series showcasing the diversity of meals across the African diaspora. Since we can't travel for food, we can at least take a peek at some delicious plates all over the world in the meantime.⁠⠀
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Check out our story to find out what this dish is.⁠⠀
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Want to participate? Well, show us your plate!⁠⠀
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1) Take a photo of a meal that represents where you live -or- your cultural background⁠⠀
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2) Record an Instagram video⁠⠀
- introducing yourself, tell us where you're from⁠⠀
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- explaining what's on your plate⁠⠀
(15 seconds)⁠⠀
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3) Tag @jikonicreative & DM us your video to be considered for a repost⁠⠀
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Dish by our community manager @jasmynbrielle

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