Try Madiba's favorite meal recipes

July 18, 2018 marks the day Nelson Mandela was 100 years old. While people will remember his legacy all over the world, we thought we would go back on some of Madiba's favorite foods.

Centennial of Nelson Mandela: Madiba's Favorite Recipes

During his presidency, Mandela prepared by the personal chef, Xoliswa Ndoyiya. She did not cook for him for five years, but his food was so good that Madiba used it until his death in 2013.

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A few years ago, Ndoyiya was telling her own story of Mandela while she was writing the book Ukutya Kwasekhaya: Tastes of Nelson Mandela's Kitchen. Ukutya Kwasekhaya means food at home in isiXhosa.

"This book is a collection of Xoliswa's favorite recipes, recipes she has prepared for Mr. Mandela and his family, friends, visiting state leaders, celebrities and politicians , for more than 20 years.

"Madiba is now 93 years old and, although he is the world's most famous man, his tastes are simple; he is the happiest with traditional food, which could be the key to his longevity. He prefers fruits for dessert, for example, and porridge for breakfast, "says the publisher.

In the preface of the book, Mandela simply thanks Ndoyiya for" feeding us all so well. " "He was also Madiba 's favorite, he also favored a wide variety of dishes that one does not hear about every day.Have you ever heard of a butter soup? peanut and spinach? We did not have …

With everything from "family reunions to late-night political strategy sessions" needing food, these are three recipes from the book Former president loved.Try them the next time you do not know what to cook.

Peanut butter and spinach

1/4 cup olive oil

1 onion medium, grated

2 medium potatoes, peeled [19659009] and grated

4 large grated carrots

2 1 ounces of spinach,
finely chopped

5 cups of water

2 cubes of chicken broth

2 tbsp. peanut butter

Salt and white pepper, to taste

Heat the oil in a saucepan and sauté the onion until that ### 39, it is soft and golden, about 5 minutes. Add potatoes, carrots and spinach and mix to combine. Add water and cubes of broth and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and cook until the potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes. Add the peanut butter, mix well and cover the pot with a lid. Simmer on low heat for another 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and serve.

Turkey

1 pound turkey, fresh
or thawed

1 tablespoon butter, melted

1 orange, chopped

Marinade [19659009] 3 cups juice 39, fresh orange

1/2 cup of lemon juice

2 tablespoons of paprika

3 tablespoons of allspice

1 tablespoon of seasoning

2 tablespoons pumpkin pie

Mix all the ingredients of the marinade in a large container. Add turkey, coat well and marinate at least 1 hour. Preheat the oven to 180 ° C. Remove the turkey from the marinade, rub it with butter and place the bad in a roasting pan. Pour with half the marinade, cover with foil and roast for 45 minutes. Remove the leaf and turn the turkey over. Arrange the orange slices on top, pour over the remaining marinade and cook until they are golden and cooked, about 1 hour 30 minutes (or depending on the weight of the turkey). Let stand before cutting and serving with the accompaniments of your choice

Citrus Pudding

1/4 cup butter, melted

7 ounces Graham biscuits

13.5 oz orange frozen
juice concentrate

1 teaspoon of lemon juice

1 cup of fresh cream, beaten until
soft peak form

4 large white d ' eggs, beaten to consistency

1 teaspoon of lemon zest

In a glbad dish, mix the butter and biscuits for the crust. Press the base and the sides of the antenna. Place the orange juice concentrate and the lemon juice in a bowl or jug. Stir in the cream and the egg whites, then pour the mixture on a biscuit base. Sprinkle the lemon zest on top and refrigerate until smooth, about 1 hour. Serve garnished with finely grated lemon zest, if desired.