Explore Authentic African Recipes

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

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Egyptian Basbousa

Learn how to make a delicious and traditional Egyptian sweet cake called Basb...

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Non-Vegetarian

Guinean Lafidi

This recipe will teach you how to make a delicious African dish that is a sta...

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Diet category: Non-Vegetarian

Fourra ou Houassa degue Burkina Faso

Learn how to make a traditional dish from Burkina Faso called Fourra ou Houas...

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Vegan

Guinean Peanut Butter Stew

This Guinean style peanut butter stew, also known as rougisto, is a delicious...

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Non-Vegetarian

South African Oxtail Potjiekos

This traditional South African dish is made with tender oxtail cooked in a ri...

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Vegan

Authentic Ghanaian Cabbage Stew

This recipe combines tomato sauce, fresh tomatoes, ginger, habanero pepper, r...

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Non-Vegetarian

Naughty Venison Burger

This recipe showcases Chad Mendes' favorite way to make delicious venison bur...

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Non-Vegetarian

South Sudanese Village Dry Fish Soup

This traditional soup from South Sudan is made with dry fish, diced onion, ol...

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Diet category: Vegan

Hibiscus Agua Fresca

This recipe shows you how to make a refreshing and vibrant hibiscus agua fres...

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Diet category: Non-Vegetarian

Crunchy Chinchin

This recipe for crunchy chinchin is a popular Nigerian snack that is perfect ...

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Vegan

Kartit Red Kidney Beans

This recipe is a traditional Djiboutian dish made with red kidney beans. It i...

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Vegetarian

Authentic Algerian Couscous

This recipe will teach you how to make traditional Algerian couscous, a heart...

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Non-Vegetarian

St. Lucian Grilled Pork with Souskai Sauce

This recipe provides a step-by-step guide on how to make St. Lucian grilled p...

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Vegetarian

Millet Yogurt Drink

This recipe shows you how to make a traditional millet yogurt drink popular i...

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Non-Vegetarian

Bajan Cornmeal Cou-Cou with Tuna

A traditional Barbadian dish of cornmeal cou-cou served with a twist by addin...

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