This round, reddish-brown fruit is about the size of an orange, with a thick, leathery rind. Break open the outer skin and you will find many compartments filled with small, red juicy seeds. You can nudge the seeds out with your fingers and eat them. Or use a spoon, to avoid turning your hands purple. The seeds freeze well, and make a striking garnish.
Many supermarkets carry pomegranates in their produce section when they are in season.
Return to Top of Page . Maize was imported from the Americas in the 16th century. Today it is used in many fried snacks, or fermented to make kenkey and banku, thick starches served with a spicy sauce. Maize is also combined with gari to make a tuwo, or thick staple food, in West Africa. In East Africa this same food is called Ugali.