Clove is a common spice in African cookery, and is also one of the ingredients in five-spice powder. The coconut is truly a tropical fruit, spread on its own to tropic coastal zones all over the world. The flesh and milk from the coconut is widely used in Africa. Creamed coconut is used grated onto casseroles or used to make coconut milk by dissolving it in boiling water. Coconut is used in relishes, frying dishes, sauces, desserts - you name it.
Coconut milk is also widely used in all kinds of warm meals.
Fresh coconut is sometimes peeled into slivers and used as topping on desserts. The coriander plant is native in the Orient. In Africa fresh coriander is used to garnish both hot and cold dishes. Coriander adds an intense pungent flavor to stews and soups. It was originally used in the cuisines of northern part of the continent but was later introduced to Central Africa.