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

Crunchy Red Oil Akara Recipe - Authentic African Recipe from Benin
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Non-Vegetarian

Crunchy Red Oil Akara Recipe

Learn how to make delicious and crunchy Akara, a popular snack from Edo state...

Authentic Ivorian Attieke Recipe - Authentic African Recipe from Côte d’Ivoire
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Non-Vegetarian

Authentic Ivorian Attieke Recipe

Learn how to make traditional Attieke from scratch, a staple dish in Ivorian ...

Authentic Namibian Pap - Authentic African Recipe from Namibia
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Non-Vegetarian (depending on the stew or relish served with the pap)

Authentic Namibian Pap

Learn how to make firm and smooth Namibian-style pap, a staple dish in Namibi...

Feijao Congo de Cabo Verde - Authentic African Recipe from Cabo Verde
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Vegan

Feijao Congo de Cabo Verde

This authentic Cabo Verdean dish features black eyed peas cooked with onions,...

Nigerian Masa/Waina Rice Pancake - Authentic African Recipe from Nigeria
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Vegetarian

Nigerian Masa/Waina Rice Pancake

This recipe teaches you how to make a traditional Nigerian rice pancake calle...

Paprika Sautéed Potatoes - Authentic African Recipe from Kenya
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Vegan

Paprika Sautéed Potatoes

This recipe involves sautéing large potatoes and white onions with paprika an...

Comorian Coffee - Authentic African Recipe from Comoros
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Non-Vegetarian

Comorian Coffee

This recipe is a traditional method of preparing coffee using roasted coffee ...

Nigerian Fisherman Soup - Authentic African Recipe from Nigeria
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Non-Vegetarian

Nigerian Fisherman Soup

This dish is a traditional Nigerian soup made with a variety of seafood, vege...

Eritrean Lentil Stew with Purslane - Authentic African Recipe from Eritrea
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Vegan

Eritrean Lentil Stew with Purslane

This traditional Eritrean dish combines hearty lentils with purslane for a fl...

Bompie Ice - Authentic African Recipe from Namibia
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Vegan

Bompie Ice

This recipe from Namibia allows you to make soft flavored ice without using l...

Somali Fenugreek Chicken Sauce - Authentic African Recipe from Mali
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Non-Vegetarian

Somali Fenugreek Chicken Sauce

This Somali-inspired dish combines sliced/cubed chicken breast with fenugreek...

Kenyan Black Beans Curry - Authentic African Recipe from Kenya
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Vegan

Kenyan Black Beans Curry

This traditional Kenyan dish features tender black beans cooked in a fragrant...

South Sudanese Dry Catfish with Sesame Seed Butter - Authentic African Recipe from Sudan
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Non-Vegetarian

South Sudanese Dry Catfish with Sesame Seed Butter

This traditional South Sudanese dish features dry catfish cooked in a flavorf...

South African Oxtail Potjiekos - Authentic African Recipe from South Africa
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Non-Vegetarian

South African Oxtail Potjiekos

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

Vegan Jamaican Cornmeal & Oatmeal Porridge - Authentic African Recipe from Jamaica
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Vegan

Vegan Jamaican Cornmeal & Oatmeal Porridge

A traditional Jamaican breakfast porridge made with a delicious blend of corn...

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