FAQ
Is Ugali Gluten Free?
Ugali is Kenya's staple food, eaten by the vast majority of the population at least once a day. It is made from maize flour and water, which makes it naturally gluten free. Here's what a celiac needs to know about eating it safely in Kenya.
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Is Mafe Gluten Free?
Mafe is usually gluten free. It's a rich peanut stew made with meat, tomatoes, and vegetables, with no wheat in the traditional recipe. That said, some cooks thicken it with wheat flour, so it's not one you can order blindly without checking.
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Is Quinoa Gluten Free?
Yes, quinoa is naturally gluten free. It contains no wheat, barley, or rye, and has been a staple food in the Andes for thousands of years. The catch, and there is one, is cross-contamination. Quinoa is often grown, harvested, and processed alongside gluten-containing grains, which means unlabelled
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Is Thieboudienne Gluten Free?
Thieboudienne is naturally gluten free, made from rice, fish, tomatoes, and vegetables. The one caveat is the stock cube used in its preparation, which is worth checking, but the main Senegalese brands are GF.
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Is Dosa Gluten Free?
Dosa is naturally gluten free, made from a fermented batter of rice and lentils. Most varieties are safe for celiacs, though a handful of dishes served alongside dosa are worth watching out for.
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Is Couscous Gluten Free?
In short, no. Traditional couscous in Morocco is not gluten-free and is unsafe for celiacs. Couscous, of Berber origin, has been eaten since ancient times. It’s a cornerstone of Moroccan cuisine and many families eat it traditionally on Fridays, as well as festivals and family gatherings.
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Moroccan Bread: Is Any of it Gluten Free?
No, all Moroccan bread is traditionally made with wheat flour and is unsafe for celiacs.Bread is the cornerstone of Moroccan cuisine, eaten with almost every meal and used to mop up sauces and scoop tagines. As a result, it’s one of the hardest things to avoid when travelling gluten free in Moro
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Are Chuños Gluten Free?
Chuños are freeze-dried potatoes, making them naturally gluten free. However, some of the Bolivian and Peruvian dishes they are traditionally used in do contain gluten. They’re a must-try if you’re visiting the region — a unique food item found almost nowhere else in the world.
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Is Tagine Gluten Free?
In short, yes! Tagine is a cornerstone of the Moroccan diet, and because the traditional recipe is naturally gluten-free, it's generally safe for celiacs. However, it's a variable dish coming in countless shapes and forms across Morocco, so it's always worth being cautious and asking questions befor
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