African Recipes

Jute leaves soup, Ewedu, Mulukhiyah, or Molokhia – I know you will be surprised by how many names this delicious soup is called. It is very popular not only in West Africa but in the Middle East, East Africa, and North Africa.

This hearty Salmon stew is a full-flavored stew. It’s a warm, hearty, spicy, savory, delicious dish that pretty much everyone loves. You will enjoy this boldly flavored fish stew, and you will be pleased to add this to your repertoire.

Fried plantains – This is a sweet-savory dish which features thick slices of ripe plantains lightly salted and deep fried in oil till golden brown. The result is a caramel-like brown crust which is savory sweet and a soft and very sweet interior. This was a staple in my household growing up and now that …

Irio (Mashed potatoes, corn, and peas) – This medley of Potatoes, corn, and peas is very delicious, it’s very filling and it’s perfect for a mid-week comfort food dinner. I call this the glorified mashed potatoes because the peas and corn added to this recipe adds a new dimension, and a little more color, to …

East African Chapati is a beautiful unleavened flat Bread eaten in East Africa in Countries like Burundi Uganda, Mozambique, Kenya,… It has a delicious but subtle flavor that is why it can be easily paired with almost any dish whether sweet or savory making it an extremely versatile side dish staple.

Chicken Vegetable Couscous: Let’s go off to Northern Africa for the inspiration behind this fabulously simple dish which uses the worlds smallest pasta – couscous. A blend of Scotch bonnet, Garlic, Onion, bell peppers, and spices adds a touch Savory and spicy to this meal. It’s full of flavor and really quick to make, this …

Nigerian Fried Rice is a very simple yet delicious recipe. This version relies on a ton of fresh vegetables, Beef Liver, and a little bit of oil for crisping it up.

Plantain pancakes – These are ultimate comfort food made from plantains and a few other ingredients. They are very light and tender almost like the French crepes. However, the process involved in making these pancakes are not as intimidating as that of the French crepes.  

Oven Baked Jollof Rice – Here is another take on Jollof Rice, one of the most famous West Africans one pot meal. Simplicity, is what sets apart the stove top from the oven baked method of cooking Jollof rice. Delicious Oven Baked Jollof Rice to please everyone! 

West African Peanut soup,  Groundnut stew or Maafe. All these names refer to the same soup. This soup is a staple in most African cuisine as well as some other cultures like Taiwan in East Asia and Virginia in the states.  It is warm, nourishing and full of flavors. It is also very versatile which …

The African Egg roll is entirely different from the famous Chinese Egg Roll. In Africa, we prepare our version of Egg Roll just as the name implies. It is boiled Egg wrapped in a mass of dough and deep-fried.

Coconut Rice – A savory side dish made with rice, cooked in aromatic coconut milk. It is so rich, luscious and bursting with aromatic coconut flavors. You will be surprised that a Rice recipe this simple has so much flavor.  How to make Coconut Rice It’s not an exaggeration to say that rice is eaten …

Chin Chin Recipe – Sweet crunchy deep-fried snacks made with flour, sugar, milk, butter, and aromatic spice powder like nutmeg or cinnamon.