520 African Recipes
From Sweet Kenyan Mahamri Fried Coconut Buns to Pan-Fried Kenyan Spiced Liver with Onions — explore 520 African recipes with calorie counts, cook times, and one-tap Instacart ordering. Sort by rating, cook time, or dietary fit.
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Sweet Kenyan Mahamri Fried Coconut Buns
Fluffy fried buns infused with coconut milk and cardamom, a beloved sweet treat from Kenyan street food.
Pan-Fried Kenyan Spiced Liver with Onions
Tender beef liver sautéed quickly with caramelized onions and a bright blend of Kenyan-inspired spices.
Coconut-Simmered Pigeon Peas with Spinach
A nourishing Kenyan-inspired stew combining tender pigeon peas simmered in creamy coconut milk with fresh spinach.
Stewed Kenyan Beef with Tomatoes and Spices
A savory Kenyan beef stew simmered with tomatoes, onions, and aromatic spices for a tender, flavorful dish.
Roasted Pumpkin and Acorn Squash Medley with Spiced Honey Glaze
A sweet and savory autumnal side dish featuring roasted pie pumpkin and acorn squash tossed in a warm spiced honey glaze.
Braised Nigerian Beef Stew with Tomato and Scotch Bonnet
A rich and hearty Nigerian-inspired beef stew slow-cooked with fresh tomatoes, peppers, and traditional spices for a comforting meal.
Spiced Black-Eyed Pea and Sweet Potato Stew
A hearty stew featuring black-eyed peas and sweet potatoes simmered with warm spices and fresh herbs.
Pan-Seared Chicken with Spicy Nigerian-Inspired Pepper Sauce
Juicy pan-seared chicken breasts topped with a vibrant, spicy pepper sauce inspired by Nigerian flavors for a bold and satisfying meal.
Spicy Nigerian Jollof Rice with Scotch Bonnet and Bell Peppers
A vibrant Nigerian jollof rice cooked with ripe tomatoes, bell peppers, and a blend of spices delivering a bold, warming flavor.
Pan-Seared Tilapia with Spicy Tomato-Pepper Sauce
Light and flaky tilapia fillets pan-seared and topped with a zesty sauce of fresh tomatoes, garlic, and Scotch bonnet peppers for a vibrant seafood dish.
Spiced Black-Eyed Pea Stew with Sweet Potatoes
A hearty, globally-inspired stew combining black-eyed peas and sweet potatoes with warming spices for a comforting meal.
Slow-Cooked Spicy Beef Stew with Sweet Potatoes and Peppers
A hearty slow-cooked beef stew with tender meat, sweet potatoes, and bell peppers simmered in a spicy tomato sauce.
Mandazi Kenyan Coconut Doughnuts with Cardamom
Fluffy fried East African doughnuts infused with coconut milk and a hint of cardamom, perfect for breakfast or a sweet snack.
Tunisian Pepper and Tomato Makbuba Sauce
A signature Tunisian table sauce featuring roasted red peppers and tomatoes simmered with garlic and spices, perfect as a versatile condiment.
Spiced Tunisian Fricasse with Tuna and Potatoes
Savory Tunisian fricasse sandwiches featuring spiced fried potato patties topped with tuna, hard-boiled eggs, and harissa mayo.
Tunisian Makarouna with Spiced Tomato Sauce and Olives
Pasta tossed in a rich, spiced tomato sauce with black olives and aromatic North African spices, perfect for a comforting meal.
Baked Tunisian Chicken with Harissa and Preserved Lemon
Tender baked chicken infused with spicy harissa and bright preserved lemon flavors, creating a vibrant North African-inspired dish.
Cape Verdean Spaghetti with Garlic and Chilies
Simple and flavorful spaghetti tossed with garlic, red chilies, and olive oil inspired by Cape Verdean coastal tastes.
Steamed Cameroonian Koki with Palm Oil
A traditional Cameroonian dish featuring black-eyed peas blended and steamed in banana leaves with rich palm oil.
Spiced Nigerian-Inspired Jollof Rice with Mixed Vegetables
A vibrant, one-pot Nigerian classic rice dish infused with tomatoes, bell peppers, and warm spices, perfect as a hearty vegetarian meal.
Grilled Ugandan-Style Chicken with Pili Pili Sauce
Juicy grilled chicken marinated in spices and served with a fiery pili pili chili sauce popular in East Africa.
Coastal Swahili Coconut Fish Curry
A fragrant fish curry simmered in creamy coconut milk with Swahili spices, reflecting Kenya’s coastal culinary heritage.
Masai-Inspired Spiced Lentil and Vegetable Stew
A hearty vegetarian stew with red lentils and seasonal vegetables, seasoned with warming Kenyan spices.
Spiced Orange Curaçao and Bitters Vermouth Cocktail
A bold cocktail mixing South African vermouth with aromatic bitters and orange curaçao, delivering a harmonious balance of spice and citrus.
About african cooking
What defines African cooking?
African cooking is shaped by the ingredients, techniques, and flavor pairings that emerged in that region. Our 520 African recipes cover everything from quick weeknight meals to classic dishes worth learning end-to-end.
What are common African pantry staples?
Each recipe lists its ingredients. Filter by prep time under 30 minutes to find African recipes that lean on easily-stocked staples rather than specialty ingredients.
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Are there vegetarian African options?
Use the Vegetarian category filter combined with this cuisine page to find African recipes without meat. The catalog has thousands of cross-filtered combinations.