1,609 African Recipes
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The majority of this collection draws from two dominant African culinary traditions: West African dishes centred on Nigerian cooking (jollof rice, egusi soup, suya, plantain stews, palm-oil soups) and Ethiopian and East African recipes (injera-based stews, doro wat, tibs, pilau rice, spiced lentils). A small selection of North and Sub-Saharan dishes rounds out the catalog. Many recipes are naturally vegan or vegetarian. Browse by diet from the Vegan or Vegetarian pages, or use the regional filters below to narrow to West African, Nigerian, Ethiopian, or other sub-traditions.
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Tender lamb tibs simmered with traditional Ethiopian spices and served with a fiery mitmita chili sauce for an exciting flavor punch.
Injera Crêpe with Spiced Lentil Misir Wot
Soft, sour injera crepes paired with a rich, spicy red lentil stew seasoned with Ethiopian berbere and niter kibbeh.
Tikel Gomen Braised Cabbage and Carrots
A mild Ethiopian side dish featuring tender cabbage and carrots simmered with turmeric and fragrant spices for a flavorful vegetable accompaniment.
Slow-Simmered Ethiopian Doro Wat with Berbere Spiced Chicken
A traditional Ethiopian chicken stew simmered slowly in a rich, spicy berbere sauce seasoned with fresh lemon and aromatic spices.
Grilled Berbere-Spiced Beef Skewers with Yogurt Dip
Tender beef cubes marinated in a fragrant berbere spice blend, grilled to perfection and served with a cooling yogurt and cucumber dip.
Slow Cooker Moroccan-Spiced Chickpea Stew with Apricots
A fragrant slow-cooked chickpea stew enriched with warm Moroccan spices and sweet dried apricots, perfect for comforting weeknights.
Niter Kibbeh-Infused Lentil Soup with Ethiopian Spices
A warming lentil soup enriched with niter kibbeh, a spiced Ethiopian clarified butter, and aromatic spices for depth and warmth.
Injera-Braised Chicken with Mitmita and Berbere Sauce
Tender chicken simmered in a fiery berbere and mitmita spiced sauce, served atop traditional Ethiopian injera for soaking up every flavorful drop.
Injera Waffle with Spiced Honey Butter
A playful twist on traditional injera flatbread made into waffles, served with a luscious honey butter infused with Ethiopian spices.
Style Injera Flatbread with Teff Flour
A spongy, sourdough flatbread made from teff flour, perfect for scooping up stews and salads in traditional Ethiopian meals.
Berbere-Spiced Roasted Vegetable and Chickpea Salad
A hearty salad of roasted vegetables and chickpeas tossed in a smoky berbere dressing, perfect as a flavorful vegan main or side.
Honey-Simmered Ethiopian Coffee Poached Pears
Pears gently poached in rich Ethiopian coffee and honey syrup, served warm with a sprinkle of cinnamon for a fragrant and elegant dessert.
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