Explore Authentic African Recipes

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

Banana Puff-Puff - Authentic African Recipe from Comoros
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Vegetarian

Banana Puff-Puff

This recipe is for making Nigerian puff-puff with a twist by incorporating ba...

Botswana Seswaa - Authentic African Recipe from Botswana
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Non-Vegetarian.

Botswana Seswaa

This traditional Botswana dish consists of slow-cooked, shredded beef served ...

Traditional Beer Brewing in Owamboland Namibia - Authentic African Recipe from Namibia
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Non-Vegetarian

Traditional Beer Brewing in Owamboland Namibia

Learn how to brew traditional beer in the village setting of Owamboland, Nami...

Omagadhi Goongongo Recipe - Authentic African Recipe from Namibia
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Non-Vegetarian

Omagadhi Goongongo Recipe

Learn how to make the traditional Namibian dish Omagadhi Goongongo using maru...

Classic Burundian Pilau - Authentic African Recipe from Burundi
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Non-Vegetarian

Classic Burundian Pilau

This classic Burundian pilau recipe is a delicious and aromatic dish that is ...

Quick and Easy Shrimp Fried Rice - Authentic African Recipe from Gambia
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Non-Vegetarian

Quick and Easy Shrimp Fried Rice

This recipe tutorial from My Gambian Kitchen shows you how to make a flavorfu...

Ethiopian Kale Recipe - Authentic African Recipe from Ethiopia
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Vegan

Ethiopian Kale Recipe

This Ethiopian kale dish is a traditional and delicious recipe that will brin...

Zambian Okra and Kapenta Delele - Authentic African Recipe from Zambia
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Non-Vegetarian

Zambian Okra and Kapenta Delele

This Zambian recipe shows how to cook okra using bicarbonate of soda and fry ...

Ndagala and Greens (Ilengalenga) from Burundi - Authentic African Recipe from Burundi
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Vegetarian

Ndagala and Greens (Ilengalenga) from Burundi

This traditional Burundian dish combines Ndagala, a type of plantain, with gr...

Ethiopian Traditional Chicken Sauce - Authentic African Recipe from Ethiopia
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Non-Vegetarian

Ethiopian Traditional Chicken Sauce

This recipe is a traditional Ethiopian dish made with chicken cooked in a fla...

Scent Leaf Stew - Authentic African Recipe from Mauritania
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Non-Vegetarian

Scent Leaf Stew

Learn how to prepare a delicious Nigerian stew using local firewood and scent...

Crispy Fried Togo Yam - Authentic African Recipe from Togo
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Vegan

Crispy Fried Togo Yam

Learn how to make the best fried yam, known as Togo Koliko in Togo. This deli...

Ivory Coast Peanut Butter Stew - Authentic African Recipe from Côte d’Ivoire
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Non-Vegetarian

Ivory Coast Peanut Butter Stew

This recipe teaches you how to make a delicious and authentic Ivory Coast Pea...

Naughty Venison Burger - Authentic African Recipe from Chad
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Non-Vegetarian

Naughty Venison Burger

This recipe showcases Chad Mendes' favorite way to make delicious venison bur...

Grilled Shakshuka - Authentic African Recipe from Algeria
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Vegetarian

Grilled Shakshuka

This easy Algerian recipe consists of grilled green peppers, tomatoes, and ga...

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