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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Vegan

Alloco - Ivory Coast Plantain Snack

Alloco is a popular West African snack made from fried plantains. This recipe...

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Vegetarian

Fluffy Jollof Rice

This recipe provides a step-by-step guide to making fluffy and delicious Joll...

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Non-Vegetarian

Burundian Half Cake Mandazi

Learn how to make a traditional Burundian half cake, also known as Kangumu, i...

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Vegan

South Sudanese Fenugreek Porridge

This authentic South Sudanese porridge is rich and nutritious, made with fenu...

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Non-Vegetarian

Yellow Barfi Fiji Style

This recipe provides a step-by-step guide to making delicious Fiji Style Barf...

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Non-Vegetarian

Benin Black Soup Recipe

Learn how to make the traditional and delicious Benin Black Soup, a popular d...

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Vegan

Sierra Leone Krain Krain/Jute Leaves

Learn how to cook the traditional Sierra Leone dish, Krain Krain/Jute Leaves....

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Diet category: Non-Vegetarian

Djiboutian Street Food

Learn how to make a popular street food dish from Djibouti by watching the re...

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Vegan

Pan-Fried Lahoh

This recipe for Lahoh, a traditional Somali pancake, is made using a pan and ...

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Vegan

ÉBÉSSÉSSI

This traditional recipe from Benin is a flavorful and spicy dish made with be...

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Non-Vegetarian

Cape Verdean Pastel

A traditional Cape Verdean snack made with a savory filling wrapped in a cris...

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Diet category: Non-Vegetarian

Smoked Catfish Stew

This recipe features a rich and flavorful stew made with smoked catfish, perf...

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Vegetarian

Liberian Torborgee Beans

This recipe shows you how to make a delicious and flavorful Liberian dish cal...

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Vegan

Vegan Ethiopian Red Lentil Stew

Learn how to make a nutritious vegan red lentil Ethiopian stew, known as mess...

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