50 go-to African recipes that are equal measures easy and delicious
50 go-to African recipes that are equal measures easy and delicious
With a continent larger than the combined size of the contiguous U.S., China, India, and the majority of Europe, it's no wonder African cuisine boasts a seemingly endless array of stews, curries, rice dishes, and broths punctuated with a dizzying mix of amazing spices. The continent all but invented cooking—and as you learn more about some of the most popular dishes throughout Africa, you can begin seeing its influences on all other foods around the world.
Stacker compiled a list of African recipes from Allrecipes. Many of the delicious dishes listed below are woefully underrepresented in American cuisine—a fact you're undoubtedly about to remedy. Keep reading for your new go-to stews, vegetable sides, and anytime snacks
One-Pot Moroccan Shrimp Tagine
- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 35 mins
- Total: 55 mins
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 21
- Read more about the recipe here
West African-Style Peanut Stew with Chicken
- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 40 mins
- Total: 60 mins
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 18
- Read more about the recipe here
Egyptian Okra
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 20 mins
- Total: 30 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 9
- Read more about the recipe here
Chtitha Batata (Algerian Potato Stew)
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 45 mins
- Total: 55 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 12
- Read more about the recipe here
Cornes de Gazelle (Gazelle Horns)
- Prep: 1 min
- Cook: 45 mins
- Additional: 30 mins
- Total: 76 mins
- Servings: 50
- Yield: 50 cookies
- Number of ingredients: 16
- Read more about the recipe here
Moroccan Chicken with Saffron and Preserved Lemon
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 42 mins
- Additional: 4 hrs
- Total: 4 hrs 57 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 chicken thighs
- Number of ingredients: 14
- Read more about the recipe here
Doro Wat: Ethiopian Chicken Dish
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 1 hr 27 mins
- Total: 1 hr 37 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 chicken breast halves
- Number of ingredients: 12
- Read more about the recipe here
Qumbe (East African Coconut Candy)
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 5 mins
- Additional: 25 mins
- Total: 45 mins
- Servings: 12
- Yield: 36 balls
- Number of ingredients: 5
- Read more about the recipe here
Ta'ameya (Egyptian Falafel)
- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 8 mins
- Additional: 8 hrs
- Total: 8 hrs 28 mins
- Servings: 10
- Yield: 50 falafel
- Number of ingredients: 11
- Read more about the recipe here
Lamb Tagine
- Prep: 45 mins
- Cook: 2 hrs
- Additional: 8 hrs
- Total: 10 hrs 45 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 24
- Read more about the recipe here
Chakchouka (Shakshouka)
- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 20 mins
- Total: 40 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 10
- Read more about the recipe here
South African Melktert (Milk Tart)
- Prep: 30 mins
- Cook: 40 mins
- Total: 70 mins
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 1 9-inch pie
- Number of ingredients: 10
- Read more about the recipe here
South African Traditional Vetkoek (Fried Bread)
- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 6 mins
- Additional: 50 mins
- Total: 76 mins
- Servings: 12
- Yield: 12 vetkoek
- Number of ingredients: 6
- Read more about the recipe here
Best Bobotie
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 1 hr 40 mins
- Total: 1 hr 55 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 14
- Read more about the recipe here
Lamb Tagine
- Prep: 45 mins
- Cook: 2 hrs
- Additional: 8 hrs
- Total: 10 hrs 45 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 24
- Read more about the recipe here
Berbere Spice Blend
- Prep: 32 mins
- Total: 32 mins
- Servings: 48
- Yield: 2 cups seasoning
- Number of ingredients: 14
- Read more about the recipe here
Traditional Baba Ghanoush
- Prep: 5 mins
- Cook: 45 mins
- Total: 50 mins
- Servings: 3
- Yield: 3 servings
- Number of ingredients: 8
- Read more about the recipe here
Ethiopian Cabbage Dish
- Prep: 25 mins
- Cook: 40 mins
- Total: 65 mins
- Servings: 5
- Yield: 5 servings
- Number of ingredients: 9
- Read more about the recipe here
Harissa Powder
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 10 mins
- Total: 20 mins
- Servings: 16
- Yield: 16 servings
- Number of ingredients: 10
- Read more about the recipe here
Mandazi (African Donuts)
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 15 mins
- Additional: 1 hr
- Total: 1 hr 30 mins
- Servings: 18
- Yield: 18 donuts
- Number of ingredients: 9
- Read more about the recipe here
Ras el Hanout
- Prep: 5 mins
- Total: 5 mins
- Servings: 12
- Yield: 8 teaspoons
- Number of ingredients: 12
- Read more about the recipe here
Peri Peri African Chicken
- Prep: 5 mins
- Cook: 15 mins
- Additional: 3 hrs
- Total: 3 hrs 20 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 7
- Read more about the recipe here
Tomato Bredie
- Prep: 30 mins
- Cook: 2 hrs
- Total: 2 hrs 30 mins
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 14
- Read more about the recipe here
Egusi Soup
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 1 hr 20 mins
- Total: 1 hr 35 mins
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 to 8 servings
- Number of ingredients: 11
- Read more about the recipe here
Moroccan Chicken
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 30 mins
- Additional: 5 mins
- Total: 45 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 17
- Read more about the recipe here
Slow Cooker Chicken Marrakesh
- Prep: 25 mins
- Cook: 4 hrs
- Total: 4 hrs 25 mins
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 8 servings
- Number of ingredients: 13
- Read more about the recipe here
Make-Ahead Vegetarian Moroccan Stew
- Prep: 30 mins
- Cook: 40 mins
- Total: 70 mins
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 23
- Read more about the recipe here
Marrakesh Vegetable Curry
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 35 mins
- Total: 50 mins
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 19
- Read more about the recipe here
Ta'ameya (Egyptian Falafel)
- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 8 mins
- Additional: 8 hrs
- Total: 8 hrs 28 mins
- Servings: 10
- Yield: 50 falafel
- Number of ingredients: 11
- Read more about the recipe here
Sambusa
- Prep: 25 mins
- Cook: 45 mins
- Total: 70 mins
- Servings: 24
- Yield: 2 dozen
- Number of ingredients: 13
- Read more about the recipe here
West African Peanut Stew
- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 45 mins
- Total: 65 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 12
- Read more about the recipe here
South African Brown Pudding
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 1 hr 10 mins
- Total: 1 hr 20 mins
- Servings: 16
- Yield: 16 servings
- Number of ingredients: 14
- Read more about the recipe here
Green Banana Fries
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 30 mins
- Total: 40 mins
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 3
- Read more about the recipe here
Umm Ali
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 30 mins
- Total: 40 mins
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 8 servings
- Number of ingredients: 9
- Read more about the recipe here
African Peanut Soup
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 55 mins
- Total: 70 mins
- Servings: 10
- Yield: 10 Servings
- Number of ingredients: 10
- Read more about the recipe here
Moroccan Lentil Soup
- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 1 hr 45 mins
- Total: 1 hr 65 mins
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 plus servings
- Number of ingredients: 15
- Read more about the recipe here
Egyptian Koshary
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 1 hr 35 mins
- Total: 1 hr 50 mins
- Servings: 12
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 17
- Read more about the recipe here
Vegan Chickpea Curry without Coconut Milk
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 30 mins
- Additional: 10 mins
- Total: 50 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 11
- Read more about the recipe here
Spanish Moroccan Fish
- Prep: 30 mins
- Cook: 50 mins
- Total: 80 mins
- Servings: 12
- Yield: 12 servings
- Number of ingredients: 15
- Read more about the recipe here
Best Hot Sauce
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 20 mins
- Total: 30 mins
- Servings: 100
- Yield: 2 cups
- Number of ingredients: 11
- Read more about the recipe here
Couscous with Olives and Sun-Dried Tomato
- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 30 mins
- Total: 50 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 13
- Read more about the recipe here
Moroccan Chickpea Stew
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 25 mins
- Total: 40 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 17
- Read more about the recipe here
Moroccan Harira (Bean Soup)
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 1 hr
- Total: 1 hr 15 mins
- Servings: 10
- Yield: 10 servings
- Number of ingredients: 16
- Read more about the recipe here
Nigerian Jollof Rice with Chicken and Fried Plantains
- Prep: 25 mins
- Cook: 1 hr 4 mins
- Total: 1 hr 29 mins
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 8 servings
- Number of ingredients: 21
- Read more about the recipe here
Moroccan Couscous
- Prep: 30 mins
- Cook: 25 mins
- Total: 55 mins
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 8 servings
- Number of ingredients: 19
- Read more about the recipe here
Fried Cauliflower (Egyptian Style)
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 20 mins
- Total: 30 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 10
- Read more about the recipe here
Piri Piri Chicken
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 25 mins
- Additional: 4 hrs 30 mins
- Total: 4 hrs 65 mins
- Servings: 2
- Yield: 2 servings
- Number of ingredients: 10
- Read more about the recipe here
South African Yellow Rice
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 35 mins
- Total: 45 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 8
- Read more about the recipe here
African Curry
- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 40 mins
- Total: 60 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 10
- Read more about the recipe here
African-Style Oxtail Stew
- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 3 hrs 15 mins
- Total: 3 hrs 35 mins
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 14
- Read more about the recipe here
