2,467 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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Mutura Kenyan Spiced Sausage with Ground Beef and Beef Liver
Nairobi street-food mutura made with seasoned ground beef and beef liver, packed into casings, then poached and charred over coals.
Githeri Maize and Bean Stew with Beef Stew Meat
Githeri is Kenya's beloved one-pot stew of hominy-style maize and red kidney beans.
Pilau ya Nyama with Swahili Spices and Beef Chuck
Coastal Kenyan spiced rice cooked with tender beef chuck, whole cumin, cardamom, cinnamon and cloves until every grain is fragrant and golden brown.
Slow-Cooked Nigerian Egusi Soup with Spinach and Beef
A rich and hearty Nigerian stew featuring ground melon seeds, tender beef, and fresh spinach, slow-cooked to develop deep, comforting flavors.
Banku with Grilled Tilapia and Pepper Sauce
Smooth, tangy banku made from fermented corn and cassava dough, served with a whole tilapia charred on the grill and a fresh, fiery pepper sauce of tomato, onion and scotch bonnet.
Beef Sirloin Sosaties with Dried Apricot and Curry Marinade
Cubes of beef sirloin threaded with dried apricots and onion, marinated overnight in a sweet-sour curry and vinegar sauce, then grilled over coals.
Layered Beef Shin Potjiekos with Butternut and Baby Potatoes
Bone-in beef shin and vegetables slow-cooked in layers in a three-legged cast-iron potjie, without stirring, until the meat falls off the bone.
Coiled Boerewors with Stywe Pap and Tomato-Onion Smoor
A whole coil of coriander-spiced farmer's sausage, grilled until it snaps, served with firm maize-meal pap and a sweet tomato and onion relish.
Durban Beef Bunny Chow in a Hollowed White Loaf
A fiery Durban-style beef and potato curry ladled into hollowed quarter loaves of white bread. The scooped-out bread is served on top for mopping up the gravy.
Groundnut Peanut Soup with Chicken Drumsticks and Garden Eggs
Ghana's beloved nkatenkwan: tender chicken drumsticks simmered in a silky, spicy peanut and tomato broth with garden eggs, served with rice balls or fufu.
Sheet Pan Moroccan-Spiced Baked Chicken Thighs with Chickpeas
Juicy chicken thighs roasted on a sheet pan with chickpeas, infused with warm Moroccan spices for an effortless weeknight meal.
Injera Crêpe with Spiced Lentil and Collard Greens Filling
Soft and tangy injera crêpes stuffed with a warm filling of berbere-seasoned lentils and sautéed collard greens for a nutritious and flavorful wrap.
Ethiopian-Inspired Lentil Salad with Lemon-Tahini Dressing
A refreshing lentil salad tossed with fresh vegetables and a zesty lemon-tahini dressing, bringing Ethiopian flavors to a light and healthy dish.
Slow-Cooked Ethiopian Lamb Tibs with Berbere and Red Wine
Tender lamb tibs slow-cooked in a rich berbere and red wine sauce, perfect for a robust, spicy dinner.
Ethiopian-Inspired Spiced Coffee Rubbed Grilled Chicken
Juicy grilled chicken marinated in a robust Ethiopian coffee and spice rub, offering a deep, earthy flavor with a smoky char.
Teff and Chickpea Injera-Inspired Pancakes
Savory Ethiopian-inspired pancakes combining teff flour and chickpea flour, perfect for a gluten-free breakfast or snack.
Pan-Roasted Tibs with Berbere and Fresh Herbs
Tender cubes of beef sautéed with berbere spice, onions, and fresh herbs, delivering a flavorful Ethiopian-style stir-fry.
Slow-Simmered Lentil and Collard Green Wot with Niter Kibbeh
A rich, slow-cooked Ethiopian lentil stew featuring earthy collard greens and fragrant clarified butter infused with spices called niter kibbeh.
Tej-Inspired Honey Wine Cocktail with Ethiopian Spices
A fragrant honey wine cocktail inspired by Ethiopian Tej, infused with warm spices and a bright citrus twist for a refreshing yet traditional flavor.
Deep-Fried Ethiopian-Style Whole Tilapia with Berbere Sauce
Whole tilapia marinated and deep-fried to golden perfection, served with a vibrant and spicy Ethiopian berbere sauce.
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