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 →Kitfo Spiced Raw Beef Tartare with Mitmita
Minced raw beef delicately seasoned with mitmita chili powder and niter kibbeh, served traditionally with mild cheese and greens.
Slow Simmered Berbere-Spiced Doro Wat Chicken Stew
A traditional Ethiopian chicken stew rich with berbere spice blend and slow-cooked to tender perfection, served in a deeply flavorful, spicy sauce.
Pan-Seared Spiced Kitfo with Ethiopian Niter Kibbeh Butter
A flavorful minced beef dish seasoned with mitmita and niter kibbeh, gently pan-seared and served warm for a traditional Ethiopian delicacy.
Ethiopian-Inspired Spiced Beef Tibs with Sautéed Onions
Tender cubes of beef sautéed with traditional Ethiopian spices and caramelized onions, perfect for serving with injera or rice.
Teff Injera Crepes with Spiced Lentil and Tomato Salad
Light and spongy teff injera crepes served alongside a fresh lentil and tomato salad seasoned with Ethiopian spices.
Moroccan-Spiced Lamb Tagine with Apricots
Slow-simmered lamb infused with warm Moroccan spices and sweet dried apricots, creating a fragrant and tender stew.
Street-Style Spiced Lentil Sambusas
Crispy, deep-fried sambusas filled with a warmly spiced lentil mixture, showcasing the vibrant street food flavors of Ethiopia.
Grilled Berbere-Spiced Lamb Chops with Ethiopian Spiced Yogurt Sauce
Juicy lamb chops marinated in a fiery berbere spice blend, grilled to smoky perfection and served with a cooling spiced yogurt sauce.
Slow-Simmered Lamb Tibs with Garlic and Rosemary
Tender cubes of lamb slowly cooked with garlic, rosemary, and Ethiopian spices for a fragrant, comforting dish.
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