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.
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 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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Egyptian Bissara (Split Fava Bean Dip)
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Chermoula Recipe
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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
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Kabab Halla (Egyptian Braised Beef With Onions)
Moroccan Kefta and Bell Pepper Briouats (Ground Meat and Bell Pepper Pastries)
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Pea, Olive, and Preserved Lemon Salad
Chicken M’qualli Tagine With Olives and Preserved Lemon
Basbousa Bel Ashta (Semolina Cake With Ashta Cream Filling)
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Moroccan Egg Drop Harira (Vegetable and Legume Soup)
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Egyptian Fatta
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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
Nigerian Food 101: Recipes to Get You Started
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How to Stock a Nigerian Store
Moin Moin (Nigerian Steamed Bean Cake)
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Efo Riro (Nigerian Stewed Greens)
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Nigerian Beef Stew
Nigerian Masa (Fermented Rice Cake Balls)
Nigerian Lafun
Nigerian Jollof Rice
Nigerian Fried Rice
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Curry-Flavored Nigerian Stock
Nigerian Chin Chin
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'