Explore Authentic African Recipes

Discover traditional dishes from across the continent, from spicy stews to hearty grains and vibrant vegetables.

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Non-Vegetarian

Starch Swallow from Scratch

Learn how to make traditional starch swallow from scratch in this easy-to-fol...

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Vegan

Traditional Burundian Sweet Potato Leaves with Wheat Flour

This recipe showcases the traditional way of cooking sweet potato leaves in B...

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Non-Vegetarian

Liberian Corn Bread

This recipe involves mixing sugar, oil, eggs, and other ingredients to create...

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Non-Vegetarian

Jamaican Jerk Chicken with Homemade Sauce

Learn how to make flavorful Jamaican jerk chicken in the oven using a homemad...

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Non-Vegetarian

Beef Shawarma Wrap

Learn how to make flavorful beef shawarma wraps inspired by Sierra Leone cuis...

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Non-Vegetarian

Central African Cassava Leaf Stew

A traditional Central African stew made with grounded cassava leaf and other ...

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Non-Vegetarian

Cambaabur iyo Ciid Faraxsan (Eid Special)

This recipe is a traditional Djiboutian dish that is perfect for celebrating ...

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Vegetarian

Rosemary Infused Beans Cake/Akara/Kosai Burkina Faso

Learn how to make a delicious rosemary-infused bean cake, a popular snack in ...

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Vegan

Yam Fufu

Learn how to prepare the traditional West and Central African dish, Fufu, usi...

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Non-Vegetarian

Mabuyu Candy

Learn how to make traditional Mabuyu candy popular in Mombasa, Malawi. This s...

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Non-Vegetarian

Iowa State Fair Guinea Grinder Sandwich

This recipe features a classic Iowa State Fair staple sandwich, the Guinea Gr...

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Vegetarian

Haitian Style Cornet

This recipe teaches you how to make Haitian style Cornet, a delicious Thanksg...

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Vegetarian

African Salad (Abacha)

A traditional Nigerian dish, African Salad (Abacha) is easy to make and full ...

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Diet category: Vegetarian

Poqui-Poqui ala Chef JR Royol and Chef Chad Gomez

A farm-to-table take on the Filipino classic dish Poqui-Poqui. This recipe co...

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Diet category: Non-Vegetarian

Congolese Mikate

A popular Congolese party snack, these fluffy and sweet fried dough balls are...

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