Top 20 Most Popular Foods in eSwatini (Swaziland)
The Kingdom of eSwatini, more commonly written Eswatini, is the last absolute monarchy in Africa. It is a country many have never heard of, but once visited, never forgotten! Known...
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African Cuisines
While not as trendy as Asian or European cuisines, African cuisines are very rich, tasty and still waiting to be discovered.
Spicy Moroccan food, healthy Ethiopian food, South African delights, exotic Kenyan or Nigerian dishes, these are just a few of the cuisines that are already enjoyed by millions beyond the African continent.
But there’s more to it. Discover Middle Eastern and Mediterranean flavors in Tunisia, Egypt, and Algeria or exotic dishes on Africa’s beautiful island nations of Seychelles and Mauritius.
Top 22 Most Popular Libyan Foods
Libya is bordered by the Mediterranean Sea to the north, Tunisia and Algeria to the west, Niger and Chad to the south, and Sudan and Egypt to the east; therefore,...
Top 17 Most Popular South African Foods
South African cuisine is as diverse as its culture. It is no wonder that people call it the rainbow nation, as it is home to many ethnicities from almost every...
Top 20 Nigerian Desserts That Will Keep You Asking for More
Popularly known as the giant of Africa, Nigeria is blessed with a rich culture, a proud heritage, and a variety of famously mouth-watering foods and delicacies. But in common with...
Top 21 Nigerian Foods That Will Blow Your Taste Buds
Are you ready to take your taste buds on a spectacular journey? If you answer ‘yes’, you must visit Nigeria. As a West African country with a wide variety of...
Ablo (Togolese Steamed Rice Cake)
Ablo is a traditional food from Togo, an accompaniment to stews and meat dishes with a lot of similarities to fufu. This cornbread dish is served alongside freshly ground tomatoes,...
Kelewele (Spicy Fried Plantains)
Plantains are a staple West African food (so lucky!) and fried plantains are a favorite snack throughout the region. Kelewele is made with fried plantains laced with various spices such...
Gomen (Ethiopian Collard Greens)
Gomen is one of the tastiest Ethiopian dishes served on fasting days and it has become a popular dish among vegan communities. No surprise here given gomen is not only...
Mandazi (African Donuts)
Mandazi (also known as maandazi or ndao and sometimes mahamri or mamri) is a slightly sweet, famous snack that you can get on the roadside in most East African countries,...
Nigerian Fried Rice
Nigerian fried rice is a multicolored dish of tasty yellow rice and a wide array of healthy vegetables. It is known as the sibling of jollof rice, and they are...
Kenyan Bhajia (Potato Fritters)
Although originating in India where it’s known as aloo bhajia, potato bhajia is one of the most popular street foods in Kenya. Kenya is home to a large Indian community,...
Kenyan Food: 25 Most Popular Kenyan Dishes to Try Out
When people think of visiting Kenya, they typically aim to experience the unique wildlife and spectacular environment. However, not many people realize that Kenyan food is among the most delicious...
Nigerian Tomato Stew
Tomato stew is the most popular stew in Nigeria. As there are plenty of tomatoes and peppers grown here, it makes perfect sense that Nigerians would create a delicious and...
Nigerian Puff-Puff
Puff-puff is a popular street food in West Africa and it’s made with just three ingredients: flour, sugar, and yeast, mixed and then deep-fried. This appetizer is called puff-puff because...
Pastels | Fataya (Senegalese Fish Pies)
Known as pastels, salmon fataya, or simply fatatya, these are delicious fish pies which are a popular street food in Senegal. The pastels are frequently accompanied by a spicy tomato...
Injera (Ethiopian Flat Bread)
Injera is a traditional Ethiopian bread and a staple Ethiopian food. Ethiopian food is unthinkable without injera as pretty much all traditional foods from doro wat to shiro to the...
Mukimo (Mokimo)
Mukimo, or mokimo, is a staple Kenyan food which originated in central Kenya, but it’s now enjoyed in many regions of the country, including Nairobi, its capital city. It is...
Waakye (Ghanian Rice and Beans)
Waakye (aka Ghanian rice and beans) is the most popular dish in Northern Ghana. It is comprised of rice and black-eyed beans cooked together with millet leaf stalks. This delicious...
Fante Fante (Ghanaian Fish Stew)
Fante Fante, also known as fisherman’s stew, is a delicious dish from the central region of Ghana. Because of its wonderful taste, this stew has become popular throughout the country....
Senegalese Okra Stew (Soupe Kandia)
The Senegalese okra stew, called soupe kandia (kandia means okra in Wolof) locally, is a delicious stew made with okra and seafood. It is one of the most popular dishes...
Thieboudienne (Fish and Rice) – The National Dish of Senegal
Thieboudienne, also known as ceebu jen in Wolof (the native language of the Wolof people who inhabit large swaths of land in Western Africa), is one of West Africa’s most...
Shiro Wat (Ethiopian Chickpea Stew)
Ethiopians have a strong tradition of religious fasting: every Wednesday, Friday, and before every religious holiday. On these fasting days, shiro wat is probably the most popular Ethiopian dish. Shiro, or...
Nigerian Fisherman Soup
A well-known Nigerian dish from the southern regions of the country (particularly Akwa Ibom and Cross River), this fisherman’s soup is locally regarded as food for the affluent. Nigerian fisherman’s...
Akoumé
Akoumé is a staple food in Togo and it’s a huge part of the local culinary heritage. It’s served as a side dish with stews, sauces and other traditional dishes....