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African Peanut Stew
A West African-inspired stew of chicken, sweet potato and peanut butter in a deep, savoury sauce.
African Recipes
African cuisine has a flavour all its own. Explore original, tested African recipes from Tara’s Kitchen, written for everyday home cooks.
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South African Bobotie
Spiced minced meat baked under a savoury egg custard with a hint of sweetness — South…
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Ghanaian Waakye
Rice and beans cooked together with sorghum leaves until reddish-brown — a beloved Ghanaian breakfast and…
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Senegalese Thieboudienne
Senegal's national dish — fish stuffed with herbs, simmered with vegetables, and served over richly spiced…
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Kenyan Kachumbari
A fresh East African chopped salad of tomato, onion, chilli and coriander — the brightest side…
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East African Mandazi
Lightly sweet, cardamom-scented fried dough triangles — Kenya and Tanzania's beloved tea-time treat.
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Kenyan Sukuma Wiki
Collard greens stir-fried with onion, tomato and chilli — East Africa's most-cooked everyday vegetable dish.
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Senegalese Yassa Chicken
Marinated chicken with mountains of caramelised onions, mustard and lemon — Senegal's tangiest, brightest classic.
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Ghanaian Kelewele
Ripe plantains tossed with ginger, chilli and spices, then fried until crisp — Ghana's most addictive…
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South African Bunny Chow
A hollowed loaf of bread filled with spicy curry — Durban's most famous street food and…
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Tunisian Brik
Crisp filo parcels with tuna, potato, capers and a runny egg yolk inside — a crispy…
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Mauritian Rougaille
A bright Mauritian tomato sauce with thyme, ginger and curry leaves — used with fish, sausage…
About African cooking
Do I need special ingredients?
Most of our African recipes use ingredients you can find in a regular supermarket. Where something less common is needed, we suggest easy alternatives.
Are these recipes authentic?
They are inspired by African flavours and traditions, written originally and adapted to be practical for the home kitchen.