Explore Authentic African Recipes

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

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Vegetarian

South African Amagwinya / Magwinya / Puff Puff

This recipe teaches you how to make soft cornbread known as Mealie bread, a p...

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Non-Vegetarian

Authentic Ghanaian Fisherman's Stew

This recipe includes seasoned and marinated mackerel, tilapia, and shrimp coo...

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Diet category: Vegetarian

Fonguinhos de Batata Doce de Cabo Verde

This recipe is a traditional dish from Cabo Verde made with sweet potatoes. T...

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Diet category: Non-Vegetarian

Party-Ready Smokey Nigerian Jollof Rice

This recipe features a flavorful pepper mix with red bell peppers, onions, sc...

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Non-Vegetarian

Rich and Flaky Meat Pie

This recipe for meat pie from Ghana features a rich and flaky pie crust fille...

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Non-Vegetarian

Butter Garlic Mushroom Sauce

This recipe video showcases how to make a delicious butter garlic mushroom sa...

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Vegetarian

Liberian Banana/Rice Bread

A delicious and moist loaf of bread that combines the sweetness of ripe banan...

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Non-Vegetarian

Edo Owo Soup with Yam

This traditional Benin recipe features a rich and flavorful owo soup paired w...

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Vegan

Matoke Stew

This traditional Burundian dish is made with green bananas, cooked in a flavo...

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Non-Vegetarian

Gambian Style Green Leaves Plasas

Learn how to make a traditional Gambian dish called Morongo Plasas, also know...

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Vegan

Difin Misir - Ethiopian Spicy Lentil Stew

This recipe shows how to make a flavorful and spicy Ethiopian stew called Dif...

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Non-Vegetarian

Ethiopian Bulama Genfo

This recipe provides a traditional Ethiopian dish called Bula Genfo, a hearty...

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Non-Vegetarian

Senegalese/Gambian Steamed Fish Breakfast

This traditional Senegalese/Gambian breakfast dish features fresh fish steame...

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Diet category: Non-Vegetarian

Cameroonian Pepper Soup Plantains with Pork

Learn how to prepare a delicious and easy Cameroonian style dish of pepper so...

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Vegetarian

Mauritian Coconut Poutou

A traditional Mauritian cake made with ground rice, coconut, and milk, this s...

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