African Cuisine Guides
Curious about the many cuisines of Africa? Read our guides and essays to deepen your knowledge of African food history, cooking techniques, ingredients, and more.
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The Joy of Eating Mutura, Nairobi’s Blood Sausage of Ill Repute
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A Beginner's Guide to South African Wine
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A 'Typical' Breakfast in ... South Africa
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The Njahi Wars: Behind Kenya's Controversial Black Bean
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The Nasty Bits: Dulet, the Ethiopian Dish of Beef, Liver, and Lamb Tripe
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Spice Hunting: Niter Kibbeh
Explore African Cuisines
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Beef Tibs Recipe
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Njahi (Kenyan Black Beans) in Coconut Sauce
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Mandazi (East African Coconut Doughnuts) Recipe
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Niter Kibbeh Recipe
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Never Heard of Khoja Ismaili Cuisine? It's Time for a Change
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How Ful Medames Made Me Forget All About Hummus
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How to Make Harissa From Dried or Fresh Chilies
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How to Stock a Moroccan Pantry: Harissa, Ras el Hanout, and More
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Snapshots From Morocco: Market Food in Marrakech
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Chermoula Recipe
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How to Make Msemen (Moroccan Flatbread) With Mint and Honey
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Spicy Carrot and Ginger Soup With Harissa Recipe
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Roast Chicken With Saffron, Hazelnuts, and Honey From 'Ottolenghi'
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French in a Flash: Moroccan Baked Scallops Recipe
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Moroccan-Style Spicy Carrot Dip Recipe
Moroccan Almond Phyllo Pastries (A Take On M'hanncha) Recipe
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Moroccan Lamb Meatball Tagine Recipe
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Broiled Mint Msemen With Honey Recipe
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Harissa-Honey Glazed Roasted Salmon Recipe
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Homemade Ras el Hanout Recipe
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Moroccan Lamb Meatball Tagine
Serious Entertaining: Hello, Morocco
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Shakshuka (North African–Style Poached Eggs in Spicy Tomato Sauce) Recipe
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Lablabi (Tunisian Chickpea Soup) From 'The Heart of the Plate'
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Dukkah (Middle Eastern Nut and Spice Blend) Recipe
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Ful Medames (Egyptian Breakfast Fava Beans With Tahini) Recipe
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What to Do With Harissa: Recipes for Stews, Salads, and More
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Fresh Chili Harissa Recipe
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Chermoula | Sauced
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The History of Hibiscus Drinks in the African Diaspora
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How to Stock a Nigerian Store
Nigerian Meat Pies
Puff Puff (Nigerian Fried Yeasted Dough)
Akara (Nigerian Black-Eyed Pea Fritters)
Nigerian Pepper Soup Recipe
Nigerian Egusi Soup
Nigerian Eba
Dodo (Nigerian Plantains) Recipe
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Chicken Yassa (Senegalese Braised Chicken With Caramelized Onions)
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Hibiscus-Pineapple Skin “Tea”
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Ghanaian Chicken and Peanut Stew (Groundnut Soup) Recipe
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Nigerian Beef Suya (Spiced Grilled Skewers) Recipe
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Ghanaian Goat and Tripe Peanut Stew (Groundnut Soup) Recipe
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Hominy and Spinach in Tomato-Garlic Broth From 'Afro-Vegan'
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Nigerian Obe Ata Is as Versatile as It Is Delicious
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Chicken Tagine With Pistachios, Dried Figs, and Chickpeas Recipe
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Obe Ata (Nigerian Red Pepper Sauce) Recipe
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Homemade Merguez Sausage Recipe
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Somali Sambusas Recipe | Cook the Book
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Eggplant and Tomato Sauce With Israeli Couscous Recipe
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Bharazi (Pigeon Peas in Coconut Cream) Recipe