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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Shop these African recipes on Instacart →Simmered Berbere-Spiced Doro Wat with Hard-Boiled Eggs
A rich Ethiopian chicken stew simmered with traditional berbere spice blend and served with hard-boiled eggs, offering a deeply flavorful and aromatic experience.
Slow-Cooked Doro Wat Chicken Stew with Niter Kibbeh Butter
A rich Ethiopian chicken stew slow-cooked in a spicy, clarified butter sauce infused with traditional niter kibbeh and berbere spices.
Pan-Seared Kitfo with Mitmita and Fresh Ayib Cheese
Ethiopian-style seasoned ground beef pan-seared with spicy mitmita and served alongside homemade mild ayib cheese.
Sautéed Gomen Wat with Collard Greens and Garlic
A savory Ethiopian side dish made by slowly cooking collard greens with garlic and mild spices until tender.
Traditional Ethiopian Onion and Berbere Chicken Stew
A hearty chicken stew featuring slow-cooked caramelized onions and bold berbere spice, capturing Ethiopian culinary tradition.
Pan-Seared Berbere Chicken with Spiced Tomato Sauce
Juicy chicken thighs pan-seared and simmered in a fragrant tomato sauce infused with Ethiopian berbere spice and fresh aromatics.
Slow-Simmered Beef Tibs with Berbere and Onions
Tender chunks of beef slowly simmered with onions and berbere spice for a rich, aromatic Ethiopian-inspired dish.
Spiced Teff Porridge with Honey and Cardamom
Warm Ethiopian teff porridge subtly spiced with cardamom and sweetened with honey, perfect for a nourishing breakfast.
Slow-Roasted Moroccan Lamb Shoulder with Harissa
Tender, slow-roasted lamb shoulder infused with smoky harissa and a blend of Moroccan spices for deep flavor.
Moroccan-Spiced Lamb Tagine with Apricots
This slow-simmered lamb tagine blends secret Moroccan spices with sweet apricots for a tender, aromatic dish that hides layers of flavor in every bite.
Atayef-Style Coffee Spice Pancakes
Light Ethiopian-inspired pancakes infused with coffee and warming spices, perfect for a flavorful breakfast or brunch treat.
Teff Injera Flatbread
Light and airy sourdough flatbreads made from teff flour, perfect for scooping up stews and salads.
Ethiopian-Inspired Doro Wat Braised Chicken Legs
Slow-braised chicken legs in a deeply spiced red onion and berbere sauce, capturing the essence of Ethiopia’s classic doro wat.
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