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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Ugali (Savory Kenyan Cornmeal Porridge)
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Kenyan Chapati (Kenyan Flatbread)
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Kachumbari (East African Tomato Salad)
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Sukuma Wiki (Kenyan Sautéed Collard Greens With Tomatoes and Ginger)
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Beef Tibs Recipe
![a dutch oven with Kenyan njahi beans in a coconut sauce with a bowl of white rice to the side](https://www.seriouseats.com/thmb/fsSgde8gsfk-qDu4Ajq6bMlJ71U=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/20210420-njahi-beans-coconut-sauce-vicky-wasik-27-73d6e6fd551640a58399cecb31f2a7c8.jpg)
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
![A collection of ingredients used in Moroccan cooking, including preserved lemon, rose water, cinnamon, saffron, Ras el Hanout, harissa, and a sheet of warqa pastry](https://www.seriouseats.com/thmb/C1jsfDYbhpfbCE3O46u1HCQyqh0=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/__opt__aboutcom__coeus__resources__content_migration__serious_eats__seriouseats.com__images__2017__06__20170614-moroccan-pantry-vicky-wasik-7-4f50689fb1d247978d18804df9544062.jpg)
How to Stock a Moroccan Pantry: Harissa, Ras el Hanout, and More
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Koshari (Egyptian Lentils, Rice, and Pasta)
![Molokhia soup in a bowl with pickled red onions.](https://www.seriouseats.com/thmb/Y8IRGJwMkHo5-h_d7QZH6y9kyfg=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/20240405-SEA-Molokhia-KevinWhite-14-405db3f90b1c4367a8ecac6e77beca96.jpg)
Molokhia (Egyptian Jute Mallow Soup)
![Egyptian Bissara](https://www.seriouseats.com/thmb/uzf13TKm_uRAHsLJkeRZgX3r4RA=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/20220214-Egyptian-Bissara-DuPree-c91cc60552bc441ca27895a347aab3b9.jpg)
Egyptian Bissara (Split Fava Bean Dip)
![Overhead view of sauce](https://www.seriouseats.com/thmb/xTnPjC5yD8V5jRRPzJL1SZQ5IRE=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/2013__07__20130717-259689-chermoula-a634b69dcd744241b8ef3b7eff9dea60-070967f950534e86a082a319b34b15cf.jpg)
Chermoula Recipe
![Overhead view of Spicy Carrot Ginger Soup with harissa](https://www.seriouseats.com/thmb/VCSwVQRjTpugednUZYwhAJRRV3Q=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/053123_SpicyCarrotGingerSoupwithHarissa-MPPSoupsAndStews-MorganGlazeHunt-e75d662b647b4f84b97bdae0d8fbd75c.jpg)
Spicy Carrot and Ginger Soup With Harissa
![Roast Chicken with Saffron, Hazelnuts, and Honey](https://www.seriouseats.com/thmb/qzYXEYqxxGGDl1IUbs3Aa2blBAY=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/__opt__aboutcom__coeus__resources__content_migration__serious_eats__seriouseats.com__recipes__images__2013__10__101013-268733-cook-the-book-roast-chicken-with-saffron-hazelnuts-honey-e2b759dcccea4167a6afc7b8d1938480.jpg)
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)
Chicken M’qualli Tagine With Olives and Preserved Lemon
Basbousa Bel Ashta (Semolina Cake With Ashta Cream Filling)
![Overhead view of egg drop Harira](https://www.seriouseats.com/thmb/4uBPXNZBn0BAz2eAND30cbJB44k=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/20220215-2023MPP-JenCausey-Egg-Drop-Harira-325-2aec1c16624d416cba945121524c996f.jpg)
Moroccan Egg Drop Harira (Vegetable and Legume Soup)
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Egyptian Fatta
![Shakshuka in a cast iron skillet, topped with parsley and olives, with a scooped single serving in a bowl and pita bread on the side.](https://www.seriouseats.com/thmb/8rCRCbi6v7VB4vUW7Q-3sNMMJAw=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/__opt__aboutcom__coeus__resources__content_migration__serious_eats__seriouseats.com__recipes__images__2016__09__20160926-shakshuka-17-a2b1d35f5ce146d1b8f5e2851e73b487.jpg)
Shakshuka (North African–Style Poached Eggs in Spicy Tomato Sauce)
![Lablabi (Tunisian Chickpea Soup)](https://www.seriouseats.com/thmb/LCqsXduZRPIMMxiUaPoVZ69-8BY=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/__opt__aboutcom__coeus__resources__content_migration__serious_eats__seriouseats.com__recipes__images__2013__10__20131015-269431-cook-the-book-lablabi-1363323921de4b11a4f45ca77db5a29e.jpg)
Lablabi (Tunisian Chickpea Soup) From 'The Heart of the Plate'
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Dukkah (Middle Eastern Nut and Spice Blend)
![Ful medames served inside a bowl with a side of toasted pita](https://www.seriouseats.com/thmb/F-_IuieDQBVzhMsRt83HSv7i2Os=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/20230822-SEA-ful-mudammas-egyptian-breakfast-fava-beans-recipe-hero-02-Qi-Ai-0b10682e0c914d66ba5094fcb751e285.jpg)
Ful Medames (Egyptian Breakfast Fava Beans With Tahini)
![A foil-lined sheet pan of quick broiled shrimp cooked in beer and harissa.](https://www.seriouseats.com/thmb/E6ppDcx4__IWHcA7Il2mw_T-aQE=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/__opt__aboutcom__coeus__resources__content_migration__serious_eats__seriouseats.com__2018__03__20180323-beer-beurre-blanc-harissa-shrimp-vicky-wasik-1-dfb1b05bf2024f418b370117d0ff500c.jpg)
What to Do With Harissa: Recipes for Stews, Salads, and More
![A bowl of fresh chile harissa with a spoon on the side](https://www.seriouseats.com/thmb/EelK31PEssVrLiPnLdmoYUrD-SQ=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/__opt__aboutcom__coeus__resources__content_migration__serious_eats__seriouseats.com__2018__03__20180327-fresh-harissa-vicky-wasik9-fe9edaccc4434189908921924534beb5.jpg)
Fresh Chile Harissa
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The History of Hibiscus Drinks in the African Diaspora
Nigerian Food 101: Recipes to Get You Started
Moin Moin (Nigerian Steamed Bean Cake)
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Efo Riro (Nigerian Stewed Greens)
![Overhead view of beef stew served with plantains and rice](https://www.seriouseats.com/thmb/TLPLILFzJt486MVWDAhBz908RxU=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/20221207-Beef-Stew-Maureen-Celestine-hero-df7b4031993c48a7ace23550ebc66ad7.jpg)
Nigerian Beef Stew
Nigerian Masa (Fermented Rice Cake Balls)
Nigerian Lafun
![Overhead view of nigerian peanut stew](https://www.seriouseats.com/thmb/rF5_S73hKmfwhSV3bkVGcHGz4Kw=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/20240510-SEA-NigerianPeanutStew-VyTran-hero-d69f7c4884494774a56e7517fa38f6d2.jpg)
Nigerian Peanut Stew
Nigerian Jollof Rice
![Overhead view of Ewa Riro](https://www.seriouseats.com/thmb/tVEW3AayOvJbllt9tAYNLdCo4_E=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/20240223-SEA-Ewa-Riro-MaureenCelestine-hero-c52b1a2b256449f18adab4f27a20c36f.jpg)
Ewa Riro (Nigerian Stewed Beans)
Nigerian Fried Rice
![Stock in a line on a counter](https://www.seriouseats.com/thmb/FGbwf_yIhugXMLDipobQieyhNOQ=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/20220829-Nigerian-Stock-Maureen-Celestine-hero-c05b1138066b44a99276e9f302a8fcba.jpg)
Curry-Flavored Nigerian Stock
Nigerian Chin Chin
Nigerian Meat Pie
Puff Puff (Nigerian Fried Yeasted Dough)
Akara (Nigerian Black-Eyed Pea Fritters)
Nigerian Pepper Soup
Nigerian Egusi Soup
Nigerian Eba
Dodo (Nigerian Plantains) Recipe
![Chicken yassa on a bed of white rice.](https://www.seriouseats.com/thmb/70ocwGy22xZHfq7jGmfong3UrL8=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/Yassa-Chicken-Stew-Process-Hero_3-721fa6d23eab4e939a318d667858ef7e.jpg)
Chicken Yassa (Senegalese Braised Chicken With Caramelized Onions)