African Recipes

Looking for a tasty Onigiri recipe? This video will give you 7 variations to the dish. Watch how the chef prepares the traditional Onigiri with 7 different fillings. Treat your family to this delicacy today. - 145.671

Have you ever tried to prepare traditional eggplant salad at home? Many versions of this salad are made throughout the Mediterranean. This one, slightly spicy, is North African. The grilled vegetables appearing in this salad have a sweet, smoky flavor that... - 145.423

Finally, we have an authentic West African Fish balls stew! Slightly time consuming but totally worth it. Enjoy this so called soupe de boulette de poisson with hot steamed rice, - 143.595

MAKING 1. In large soup pot heat oil over medium heat. 2. Cook adding onion, garlic and carrot and stir 5 to 6 minutes. 3. Add cumin, paprika, turmeric, cayenne pepper and cinnamon to pot. 4. Continue to cook and stir for 3 to 4 more minutes, until spices... - 134.536

Liberian Pumpkin Soup is more like a thick stew and it is served over rice. And I wonder how thick would their actual stews be. Hmm! But seriously, I think that it would be a fantastic dish, especially because I love a nice thick stew over steamed rice. - 134.49

This rice is authentic South Indian rice made on several occasions. It is simple and tastes really good. Watch the video to learn about the different ingredients and method of preparing it. - 133.493

The Ethiopians love their stews! So to make a good Ethiopian stew, you will need the Berbere spice mix. If you have an African store near where you live, the you can buy it, else watch and learn from Oumou from this video! Besides, you can make under 15... - 133.269

Wondering what to do with leftover cooked rice which has gone a bit sticky? Try making this Korean rice seaweed and lamb meatballs. These Jumuk Bap is similar to the Japanese Yaki Onigiri. It is a wonderful idea for a party appetizer because these meatballs... - 132.415

Though this dish is a popular street food snack in all of Africa, the Nigerians love it the most. It is called Puff Puff in Nigeria. Oumou shows us how to make them in this video. Serve with a hot tomato sauce or eat it as them as they are. Enjoy! - 132.358

Just back from South Africa, Robin gets with her a salad recipe inspired by the one served at her hotel. It uses chili oil for the dressing which makes it one hot salad. Juicy tomatoes and the hot dressing are going to be a treat for all salad lovers. - 130.959

Kosambri or carrot salad is a very healthy and delicious way to eat vegetables. It is simple to make and retains all the nutrition. Watch this video and try this simple recipe. - 129.198

Want to pep up your chicken real spicy and saucy - here is the perfect recipe. Chicken marinated in berber rub is baked and then drizzled with zesty Berber sauce for doubling up the effect. Your guests are surely going to love this doubled zing. Go through... - 124.66

GETTING READY 1. MARINADE: Using a mortar and a pestle, mix the ground spices, the fennel seeds, and coriander seeds together until they are completely crushed. 2. Add the Harissa sauce to the mortar and continue mixing. 3. Put the sliced garlic cloves to... - 124.108

GETTING READY 1. In a large bowl place the lamb chops. 2. Add the chopped mint leaves, parsley, crushed garlic cloves, olive oil, and spices to the bowl. Mix well. 3. Put a little bit of water to dilute the mixture. Mix well. 4. Cover the bowl with a plastic... - 124.054

This video shows an authentic Moroccan dish cooked in a traditional Moroccan tajine. The vegetables here are cooked in a berber style. Berbers are natives of Morocco living in the Atlas mountains known for their delicious tagine. Serve this vegetable tajine... - 122.221

How would you call a stew with a combination of fish, meat, eggplant and tomatoes? Probably not fish stew or meat stew. I don’t know how to call this delicious stew in English but this stew happen to be one of the most delicious among Guinean stews. It... - 120.095

Got some leftover rice from last night dinner? Just pair it with some beans and you have a delicacy that is loaded with proteins, is quick to make and is low fat too. Perfect for a comforting weeknight meal or casual entertaining, this slow-cooker Caribbean... - 119.682

This dessert is a hot favorite with kids! Stuffed tuna and banana pancake is a yummy dish which is low in fat. No artificial additives are used in any of the ingredients. Serve it with cucumber and fresh coriander or fresh fruits like strawberry, watermelon... - 119.459

Moi Moi or Moyin Moyin is a delicious and rich steamed bean pudding. The recipe is very popular in Nigeria but also in many West African countries. In Gambia Moi Moi is called Olele where fish is always added. This is just a basic recipe for Moyin Moyin ,... - 118.941

Watch this excellent informative video that displays Moroccan sweet lamb tajine This dish is customarily prepared in the days following Eid after Ramadan, however you can make the same for any occasion and enjoy! - 118.723

This koeksister Recipe is simple and very easy to follow. Koeksisters are those sweet, sticky and delicious South African doughnut. The doughnuts are twisted or plait and diped in a sweet and lemony cold syrup. Koeksisters are often served as desert or snack.... - 117.851

Can you imagine that few months ago I didn’t even know about this wonderful dish? It’s only now that I realize that I was missing a lot. This dish has been introduce to me by a Senegalese friend (Thanks to him), after eating it for few months, I found... - 117.465

Mandazi are those sweet and yummy East African donuts. They are known with different names depending on the Ethnic or location. Some called them Maandazi, Mahamri or Mamri. These are made from flour and deep fried in hot oil. They can also be baked for a... - 117.093

Spice up your chicken with a few storecupboard ingredients and spices and a traditional African recipe for a great value midweek meal. Full of flavor and protein, this hearty, healthy, and not to forget, spicy chicken curry is fusion at it’s finest (you... - 116.927

You will definitely like this African Eggplant Stew with Fish if you like eggplants and curry. This is a country style preparation. The fish and eggplant go really well together. Take a look and try it out. - 116.81

Chicken and plantains are two important ingredients used a lot in the African cuisine. And my favorite way to enjoy both of them is with this recipe of the Cameroon called Poulet DG which is a dish of chicken, plantains and vegetables. This recipe is not... - 116.66

African Coconut Rice is a nice side dish to have once in a while. It is a good alternate for the regular rice when you are bored of it. It is fluffy and flavorful. Perfect for any curry. Bon Appétit! - 116.602

Bring the flavors of Africa to your platter with this spicy, colorful African suya kebab. Drizzled with spicy chili sauce, these scrummy kebabs are sure to leave you begging for more. And the good thing is that preparing them hardly warrants any back-breaking... - 116.489

Ethiopian Doro Wat has righteously been named the national dish of the country. Watch this recipe video for the details of this rich and rustic chicken curry. You will definitely make it again if you try it once. Bon Appétit! - 116.322

This is another delicious way to cook spaghetti, it is simple, easy , delicious and healthy, this dish is full of flavor and color. The addiction of vegetables makes this recipe stand from the other spaghetti recipe. Try this delicious spaghetti dish and I... - 116.189

For all those, who prefer to get adventurous with their palate here is an African Cassava Leaves Stew. This is a unique recipe and you should be open for different flavors to try it. Watch this recipe video, where it is prepared with meat, fish and peanuts.... - 115.61

African Beef Soup is a hearty dish that can also be served as a main course with some bread or rice. Watch this video recipe for this simple dish that calls for a few ingredients and is very economic. Give it a try! - 115.607

This boiled chicken recipe was suggested to me by Atou Mahoun. She says that this dish is called “Zalam-zalaina” which means “just boiled” In north Cameroon and southern Chad . This boiled chicken is very easy to make and extremely yummy. I have... - 115.52

This is an impressive video that displays how to make delicious lamb meat skewers. Moroccan lamb meat skewers is so easy to make and absolutely delicious. So see the video and try out this super simple recipe at home and your guests are surely bound to ask... - 115.029

Fish curry gets a new avatar in this African Fish Ball Stew. Watch this video to learn this simple and flavorful dish. To make it easier, you can use boneless fish fillets. Try this dish for a change! - 114.011

Pancakes made using bananas for breakfast can surely brighten up your day. Watch how simple and easy it is to whip them on a lazy Sunday morning with just a handful of ingredients. Yes, they are totally vegan. - 113.926

Kelewele also called Hot Plantain Crisps is a popular Ghanaian side dish. Mostly known to be spicy, it is fried plantain that is usually served with rice and stew or alone. It can be served as dessert or for just snack. Kelewele is my favorite Ghanaian... - 113.886

African Rice With Meat And Vegetables is indeed a hearty African meal. It has some fine spices that add some beautiful flavors to it. You can make it at home with this video as your able guide. Bon Appétit! - 113.762

Here is a super simple recipe on how to make tamarind juice (Drink) that will refresh you after a long day. I often make great quantities and keep in my fridge for up to ten (10) days. - 113.32

Cassava and yams porridge is a perfect recipe to make on the lazy days because the recipe does not require a lot of work. All you have to do is to add all the tubers and other ingredients in the pot and let it cook until you get your desired consistency. This... - 113.19