Explore Authentic African Recipes

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

Akara and Sauce - Authentic African Recipe from Gambia
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Vegan

Akara and Sauce

This recipe teaches you how to make Akara, a popular Gambian dish of beans fr...

Riz Gras Viande - West African Rice - Authentic African Recipe from Côte d’Ivoire
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Non-Vegetarian

Riz Gras Viande - West African Rice

This recipe for Riz Gras Viande, a traditional West African rice dish, is per...

Egyptian Lamb Bamia - Authentic African Recipe from Egypt
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Non-Vegetarian

Egyptian Lamb Bamia

This recipe features tender lamb simmered in a flavorful okra stew, creating ...

Kartit Red Kidney Beans - Authentic African Recipe from Djibouti
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Vegan

Kartit Red Kidney Beans

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

West African Okra Soup with Fufu - Authentic African Recipe from Central African Republic
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Non-Vegetarian

West African Okra Soup with Fufu

This delicious and hearty West African Okra Soup is a taste of Central Africa...

Burkina Faso Yoghurt with Millet - Authentic African Recipe from Burkina Faso
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Vegetarian

Burkina Faso Yoghurt with Millet

Learn how to make the popular West African beverage, Degue Burkina Thiakry, a...

Soft and Fluffy Mandazi - Authentic African Recipe from Kenya
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Vegan

Soft and Fluffy Mandazi

This recipe teaches you how to make soft and fluffy mandazi with simple ingre...

Botswana-Inspired Vegan Lamingtons - Authentic African Recipe from Botswana
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Vegan

Botswana-Inspired Vegan Lamingtons

These vegan lamingtons are inspired by the colors of Botswana and are a delic...

South African Droëwors - Authentic African Recipe from South Africa
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Non-Vegetarian

South African Droëwors

Learn how to make traditional South African droëwors, a type of dry-cured mea...

Djiboutian Samosas - Authentic African Recipe from Djibouti
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Vegetarian

Djiboutian Samosas

This recipe tutorial on YouTube will guide you through the process of making ...

Libyan Mbakbaka Pasta - Authentic African Recipe from Libya
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Vegetarian

Libyan Mbakbaka Pasta

This one pot pasta dish is full of earthy and warming flavors, making it perf...

Nigeria Stew with Chicken and Fish - Authentic African Recipe from Nigeria
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Non-Vegetarian

Nigeria Stew with Chicken and Fish

Learn how to cook a delicious Nigeria stew with a combination of chicken and ...

No-Oven Liberian Shortbread - Authentic African Recipe from Liberia
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Vegetarian

No-Oven Liberian Shortbread

This recipe for Liberian shortbread does not require an oven, making it a sim...

Macaroni with African Spices - Authentic African Recipe from Rwanda
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Vegetarian

Macaroni with African Spices

This recipe combines traditional macaroni with flavorful African spices for a...

Libyan Sharba - Authentic African Recipe from Libya
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Vegan, Vegetarian, Non-Vegetarian

Libyan Sharba

A spicy and flavorful soup or gravy made with pasta, common in Libyan cuisine...

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