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

Vegan Trini Coo Coo (Cornmeal) - Authentic African Recipe from Trinidad and Tobago
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Vegan

Vegan Trini Coo Coo (Cornmeal)

This traditional Trinbagonian dish is made with yellow fine cornmeal, water, ...

Malian Mini Meat Pies - Authentic African Recipe from Mali
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Non-Vegetarian

Malian Mini Meat Pies

These savory mini meat pies from Mali are made with a flaky dough filled with...

Uko bakora Boulette de Viande | How to make Meat Balls - Authentic African Recipe from Burundi
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Diet category: Non-Vegetarian

Uko bakora Boulette de Viande | How to make Meat Balls

Learn how to make delicious meat balls with Chef Gakunzi Bigabo in Burundi.

Ghanaian Salty Fermented Fish (Momoni) - Authentic African Recipe from Ghana
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Diet category: Non-Vegetarian

Ghanaian Salty Fermented Fish (Momoni)

Learn how to make the original Ghanaian salty fermented fish, inspired by Swe...

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...

Recipe Title: Makande - Tanzanian Maize & Bean Stew - Authentic African Recipe from Tanzania
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Vegan

Recipe Title: Makande - Tanzanian Maize & Bean Stew

Makande is a traditional East African dish from Tanzania made with maize and ...

Authentic Ghana Fish Gravy - Authentic African Recipe from Ghana
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Non-Vegetarian

Authentic Ghana Fish Gravy

Learn how to make a traditional Ghanaian fish gravy using red snapper and sim...

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...

Algerian Sweet Sauce Dessert - Authentic African Recipe from Algeria
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Non-Vegetarian

Algerian Sweet Sauce Dessert

Lham hlou, also known as lham lahlou or tadjine lahlou, is a traditional Alge...

Feijoada Beans Stew - Authentic African Recipe from Cabo Verde
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Non-Vegetarian

Feijoada Beans Stew

This traditional dish is a hearty and flavorful stew made with beans, pork, a...

Kenyan Matumbo Curry - Authentic African Recipe from Kenya
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Non-Vegetarian

Kenyan Matumbo Curry

This traditional Kenyan dish features tender cooked matumbo (tripe) in a flav...

Gabonese Fish Soup - Authentic African Recipe from Gabon
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Non-Vegetarian

Gabonese Fish Soup

Learn how to make a delicious Gabonese style fish soup that is packed with fl...

Liberian Shortbread - Authentic African Recipe from Liberia
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Diet category: Vegetarian

Liberian Shortbread

A simple and tasty shortbread recipe made with flour, sugar, baking powder, n...

Three Ingredient Homemade Ice Cream - Authentic African Recipe from Central African Republic
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Vegetarian

Three Ingredient Homemade Ice Cream

A simple and delicious recipe for making homemade ice cream with just three i...

Benin Egusi Soup - Authentic African Recipe from Benin
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Non-Vegetarian

Benin Egusi Soup

This traditional recipe from Benin features a thick and flavorful soup made w...

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