Explore Authentic African Recipes

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

Attieke and Fried Tilapia - Authentic African Recipe from Côte d’Ivoire
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Non-Vegetarian

Attieke and Fried Tilapia

Learn how to make traditional Ivorian attieke (cassava couscous) with fried t...

Starch Swallow from Scratch - Authentic African Recipe from Benin
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Non-Vegetarian

Starch Swallow from Scratch

Learn how to make traditional starch swallow from scratch in this easy-to-fol...

Hibiscus Agua Fresca - Authentic African Recipe from Jamaica
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Diet category: Vegan

Hibiscus Agua Fresca

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

Gabonese Spinach Stew - Authentic African Recipe from Gabon
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Vegetarian

Gabonese Spinach Stew

This traditional Gabonese spinach stew is a flavorful and nutritious dish mad...

Zimbabwean Sadza - Authentic African Recipe from Zimbabwe
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Vegan/Vegetarian

Zimbabwean Sadza

This traditional Zimbabwean dish is made by mixing maize meal with water to c...

Libyan Lentil and Chickpea Shorba - Authentic African Recipe from Libya
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Vegan

Libyan Lentil and Chickpea Shorba

This Libyan soup is a hearty and flavorful combination of lentils and chickpe...

Liberian Gravy/Stew - Authentic African Recipe from Liberia
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Non-Vegetarian

Liberian Gravy/Stew

This recipe for Liberian gravy/stew is quick and easy to make, perfect for an...

Palmnut and Black Soup - Authentic African Recipe from Lesotho
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Diet category: Non-Vegetarian

Palmnut and Black Soup

This recipe combines the flavors of palmnut and black soup in a delicious and...

Authentic Buka Stew/Benin City Style - Authentic African Recipe from Benin
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Non-Vegetarian

Authentic Buka Stew/Benin City Style

Learn how to make a delicious and traditional Buka Stew in the style of Benin...

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...

Kenyan Ugali Recipe - Authentic African Recipe from Kenya
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Diet category: Non-Vegetarian

Kenyan Ugali Recipe

Learn how to make Ugali, a popular Kenyan dish made from maize meal. It is a ...

Keema/Kheema - Authentic African Recipe from Mauritania
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Non-Vegetarian

Keema/Kheema

Learn how to make a delicious and simple Indian dish called Keema/Kheema, wit...

Ghanaian Shito Recipe - Authentic African Recipe from Ghana
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Diet category: Non-Vegetarian

Ghanaian Shito Recipe

Learn how to make the most popular Ghanaian black chillie sauce, Shito, with ...

Liberian Meat Pie - Authentic African Recipe from Liberia
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Non-Vegetarian

Liberian Meat Pie

Learn how to make traditional Liberian meat pies, similar to empanadas, with ...

Classic Cameroon Puff Puff - Authentic African Recipe from Cameroon
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Non-Vegetarian

Classic Cameroon Puff Puff

This traditional Cameroonian puff puff recipe is a must-try! These delicious ...

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