East AfricaZanzibar is one of the most famous spice islands and has influenced the cuisine of the entire East African coastline. Two millennia of trade with other Indian Ocean nations, including Arabia, Persia, and, of course, India, have embedded warming spices like Cloves, Ginger, Pepper, Cinnamon, and Cardamom into the local cuisine. Of these, Ginger and Cardamom have travelled furthest inland. |
Primary Influences - Zanzibar's native spices Other Influences - Arabia, Persia, and India Signature Spices - Ginger, Cardamom, Garlic, Cinnamon, Cloves |