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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
Injera with Doro Wat
East Africa

Injera with Doro Wat

Ethiopian sourdough flatbread served with spicy chicken stew. The injera acts as both plate and utensil.

180 min
6
Advanced
breadmain dishspicy+1
Bobotie
Southern Africa

Bobotie

South African spiced minced meat bake topped with a savory egg custard. A Cape Malay classic with sweet and savory notes.

75 min
6
Intermediate
main dishbakedcomfort food
Lamb Tagine
North Africa

Lamb Tagine

Moroccan slow-cooked lamb with apricots, almonds, and warm spices. Named after the conical clay pot it is cooked in.

110 min
4
Intermediate
main dishslow-cookedaromatic
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
Piri Piri Chicken
Southern Africa

Piri Piri Chicken

Mozambican-Portuguese grilled chicken marinated in fiery piri piri chili sauce. Charred, juicy, and intensely flavorful.

270 min
4
Medium
grilledspicymain dish
Couscous Royal
North Africa

Couscous Royal

North African semolina served with a medley of lamb, chicken, merguez sausage, and vegetables in aromatic broth.

90 min
8
Advanced
main dishfeasttraditional
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
Nyama Choma
East Africa

Nyama Choma

East African grilled meat, typically goat or beef, seasoned simply with salt and served with ugali and kachumbari.

60 min
6
Medium
grilledmain dishbarbecue
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
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