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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A rich beef stew infused with traditional Ethiopian berbere spices, slow-cooked until tender and served with spongy injera bread.
Sautéed Ingudai Tibs with Garlic and Berbere
A vibrant Ethiopian mushroom stir-fry seasoned with garlic, berbere, and fresh herbs for a flavorful vegetarian dish.
Ethiopian-Inspired Spiced Vegetable Tibs with Injera Flatbread
Sautéed mixed vegetables seasoned with traditional Ethiopian spices, served alongside soft injera-style flatbread for a vibrant vegetarian meal.
Slow-Simmered Moroccan Chickpea Tagine with Preserved Lemon
A fragrant Moroccan tagine featuring tender chickpeas simmered with preserved lemon and warm spices, perfect for a comforting vegetarian meal.
Honey-Spiced Ethiopian Coffee Rubbed Beef Skewers
Tender beef skewers marinated in a fragrant honey and Ethiopian coffee spice rub, grilled to smoky perfection.
Injera-Style Teff Flatbread with Fermented Batter
A traditional Ethiopian fermented flatbread made from teff flour, perfect as a sour, spongy base for stews and dips.
Coffee Ceremony-Spiced Coffee with Cardamom and Cinnamon
A fragrant Ethiopian-style coffee brewed with freshly ground beans, cardamom, and cinnamon for a warm and aromatic experience.
Vegetable Misir Wot Lentil Curry
A hearty Ethiopian red lentil stew simmered with berbere and onions, delivering a warming vegan dish full of deep flavors.
Awaze Marinated Beef Tibs with Spiced Chili Sauce
Tender cubes of beef sautéed and tossed in a fiery awaze chili paste, delivering a bold, spicy flavor typical of Ethiopian tibs.
Vegetable Atakilt Alicha Stewed Cabbage and Carrots
A mild Ethiopian vegetable stew featuring tender cabbage, carrots, and potatoes simmered in turmeric and gentle spices.
Vegetable Atakilt Stir-Fry with Turmeric and Garlic
A colorful medley of cabbage, carrots, and potatoes stir-fried with fragrant turmeric and garlic, offering a mild and comforting Ethiopian-inspired vegetable dish.
Kitfo-Style Beef Tartare with Mitmita Spice and Ayib Cheese
A vibrant Ethiopian-inspired raw beef tartare seasoned with spicy mitmita chili powder and served alongside soft, mild ayib cheese for balance.
Atayef-Inspired Coffee-Spiced Dessert Pancakes
Soft, small Ethiopian-style pancakes infused with coffee and cardamom, served with honey and spiced butter for a unique dessert experience.
Tihlo Millet Dumplings with Spiced Berbere Sauce
Traditional Ethiopian millet dumplings served with a warm berbere-spiced sauce, combining nutty grains with complex spice flavors.
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