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Jollof Rice
West Africa

Jollof Rice

The iconic West African one-pot rice dish cooked in a rich tomato and pepper sauce. A staple at celebrations across the region.

75 min
6
Intermediate
ricemain dishparty food+1
Egusi Soup
West Africa

Egusi Soup

A thick, hearty Nigerian soup made from ground melon seeds, leafy greens, and assorted meats. Perfect with fufu or pounded yam.

60 min
4
Intermediate
soupmain dishtraditional
Suya
West Africa

Suya

Nigerian street food of spiced skewered beef coated in ground peanuts and chili. Smoky, spicy, and utterly addictive.

45 min
4
Medium
street foodgrilledspicy+1
Fufu and Light Soup
West Africa

Fufu and Light Soup

Ghanaian pounded cassava and plantain served with a fragrant tomato-based soup with goat meat or fish.

75 min
4
Intermediate
main dishtraditionalsoup
Thieboudienne
West Africa

Thieboudienne

Senegalese national dish of fish, rice, and vegetables cooked in a rich tomato sauce. The original jollof rice.

90 min
6
Advanced
main dishseafoodrice+1
Waakye
West Africa

Waakye

Ghanaian rice and beans cooked with millet leaves for a distinctive reddish-brown color. A beloved breakfast staple.

75 min
6
Medium
breakfastricebeans+1
Maafe (Groundnut Stew)
West Africa

Maafe (Groundnut Stew)

West African peanut butter stew with meat and vegetables. Rich, creamy, and deeply satisfying.

70 min
6
Intermediate
stewmain dishpeanut
Yassa Chicken
West Africa

Yassa Chicken

Senegalese marinated chicken with caramelized onions and tangy lemon-mustard sauce. Bright, zesty flavors.

285 min
4
Intermediate
main dishmarinatedtangy
Puff Puff
West Africa

Puff Puff

Nigerian deep-fried dough balls, crispy outside and fluffy inside. The ultimate party snack.

75 min
20
Easy
snackfriedsweet+1
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