Africa
African countries.
Boiled yams with a sweet glaze
Yams are a vegetable that may look similar to sweet potato, but it is a different plant altogether and tastes sweeter.
Hyssop
Hyssop has a flavor not dissimilar to mint. It is reputed to aid in digestion of fats.
Baba ghanoush
Baba ganoush is a traditional dip originating in the eastern Mediterranean that is made from eggplant, olive, garlic and lemon juiceIt is popular in Egypt and the Middle East. Baba ghanoush can appear as an Egyptian appetizer or as part of Lebanese mezze.