Glossary K
Koko refers to a leaf of a wild plant which is one of the foods of the forest inhabitants of Central African Republic.
In Central Africal Republic, the inhabitants of the forest area subsist on cassava, bananas, plantains, palm-nut-oil, forest caterpillars, and the Koko, while some inhabitants bring these foods to the capital (bagui) to sell at the market.
Central Africans are mostly self-sufficient, growing their own staples (manioc, sorghum, peanuts, sesame, corn, and squash), supplemented by wild tubers, leaves, and mushrooms. Peanut oil is produced commercially. Most products in the stores are imported from other African countries, Europe, and Asia.
Bangui is the capital of Central African Republic. The country lies at the center of Africa in a region where wooded grasslands adjoin dense rain forests and has an area of about 239,400 square miles (620,000 square kilometers). The capital, Bangui, originated at the site of a French military post established on the banks of the Ubangi River in June 1889.
Kokonte refers to one of the most common foods in Ghana. Kokonte is a crispy preparation that is made from dried cassava chips.
Ghana or Republic of Ghana is a West African country. Ghana is bordered by Ivory Coast to the west, Burkina Faso to the north, Togo to the east, and the Gulf of Guinea to the south.
Kokoreç refers to Turkish charcoal grilled seasoned mutton or lamb intestines. Kokoreç is a very special Kebab grilled in charcoal barbecue. It is highly recommended while in Turkey. The intestines are cleaned very well and properly to insure the safety of the consumer. Kokoreç is one of Turkey's popular street foods.
We also have the same version in the Philippines of this kind of food which we call Isaw, intestines of chicken which is also grilled over charcoal and also sold on the streets. I have not tried it yet though since I do not know how safe they are.