Kachos

I had this at the Tamambo Restaurant in Nairobi.  It was very good and had the clever name of "Kachos" (Kenyan Nachos).  The chips (crisps) were arrow root and potato.  These were topped with a pico de gallo type salsa, melted cheese, chilis and a very good and interested whipped type sour cream spiked with lime.  This would be very easy to make at home.  I would try cassava root chips or sweet potato chips too.

The Ghana Cafe in D.C.

This summer we were lucky enough to visit The Ghana Cafe in Washington, D.C.  I had the Red Red (fried plantains) with Goat Curry (above) and my husband had the Kenkey (like ugali but rolled into a large ball and even more firm) with Goat Stew http://www.ghanacafe.com/index.asp. The atmosphere at The Ghana Cafe was very cozy and friendly.  My goat curry was very tasty but the fried plantains were the star of the plate.  I came home and tried to re-create fried plantains...they were nearly inedible. Ya win some, ya lose some.