20 Must-Try West African Foods
Welcome aboard this culinary cruise ship, where we will sail along the beautiful coast of Western Africa and consume the flavors of this region rich in history and culture. Food...
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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 20 Foods, Desserts and Snacks from Mozambique
When it comes to Mozambican cuisine, two thoughts immediately come to mind: “I’ve never had anything like it,” and “Anthony Bourdain couldn’t get enough of it.” While local Mozambican food...
20 Most Popular Foods in Equatorial Guinea
To understand the gastronomy of Equatorial Guinea it is important to understand its diversity. Like almost any African country, the ethnocultural groups that live in Equatorial Guinea make for a...
Top 20 Most Popular Foods of Angola
Angola is a country in Southern Africa whose varied terrain encompasses tropical Atlantic beaches, a labyrinthine system of rivers, and a Sub-Saharan desert that extends across the border into Namibia....
Top 20 Most Popular Foods in Lesotho
Lesotho is a small country in Southern Africa, covering an area of about 30,350 square kilometers. It is a scenic enclave landlocked by South Africa and crisscrossed by rivers, valleys,...
Top 20 Most Popular Foods in Uganda
Food is an essential part of every trip, whether around the world or just down the street. We enjoy both the security of familiar cuisines and the excitement of trying...
Top 20 Most Popular Foods in Tanzania
Nestled on the East African coast, Tanzania offers a glorious mix of different cultures and people. This melting pot gives rise to a delicious, varied cuisine you will struggle to...
Top 20 Most Popular Foods in Madagascar
Madagascar has become hugely popular around the world thanks to Disney, but let’s explore the joyous world of Malagasy cuisine! What delicious delights does this beautiful island nation have to...
Top 21 Most Popular Foods in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe is a small country by African standards (i.e. it’s larger than Germany), but home to many ethnic groups and cultures. As in many ethnically diverse countries, popular foods in...
Top 20 Most Popular Foods in Zambia
Zambian cuisine, though varied, is mostly centered around Nshima, a thick porridge made from mealie meal (mealie is maize, which is also known as corn in some regions) which is...
Top 15 Egyptian Desserts
Egyptians love and highly appreciate all kinds of food, sweet or savory. For them, it’s a cultural cornerstone, a love language, and a creative outlet. When it comes to desserts,...
21 Most Popular Foods in Namibia
Inspired by South-African and German influences with a few traditional cultural twists, Namibian cuisine is rich in flavors, with meat and carbohydrates being a staple for this arid land. As...
Top 24 Foods from Ivory Coast
Let’s start with a bit of food trivia: Côte d’Ivoire is one of the world’s largest cocoa producers. Together with Ghana, the two West African countries produce over 60% of...
Seychellois Cuisine – Best 20 Foods of Seychelles
Seychelles is an island nation on the East Coast of Africa, made up of an archipelago of 118 islands that spans over 459 square km of sea. Seychelles is best...
Top 20 Most Popular Desserts in South Africa
South Africans love, and I mean LOVE, their sweets and sauces. It’s no wonder that many of their desserts combine oodles of sugar with plenty of saucy, and sweet, sauces!...
Top 20 Most Popular Senegalese Foods & Dishes
Senegal is a country located in East Africa with a population of 17 million. It is a country rich in art and culture but also, above all, in a vast...
Top 20 Foods of Cape Verde
Cape verde is made up of ten main islands, all of which are vastly different but equally beautiful. From the desert landscapes of Boa Vista to the tropical mountains of...
Top 19 Most Popular Foods in Mauritius
If you wish to discover the culture of Mauritius, you should immerse yourself in the richness of its gastronomy. Incorporating Indian, French, Chinese, and African influences, Mauritian cuisine is one...
Top 30 Most Popular Ethiopian Foods
Ethiopia is a landlocked country in the Horn of Africa and one of the largest and most populated countries in the world. The Ethiopian diet is very healthy and full...
Jollof & Suya
Jollof and Suya is a combination of two of the best known Nigerian foods – delicious Jollof rice cooked with vegetables and grilled chicken pieces marinated in a medley of...
Garri (Eba)
Garri (aka “eba”) is a Nigerian staple side dish consisting of roasted cassava flour cooked in hot water until it turns to a soft paste that tastes great dipped in...
Okpa
Hailing from East Nigeria, Okpa is a cherished Nigerian traditional dish. Its naturally sweet yet savory taste makes it a preferred choice for breakfast, often served alongside pap and beverages...
African Salad (Abacha and Ugba)
Abacha and Ugba, also known as African salad, is a beloved dish traditionally prepared by the Igbo tribe of Eastern Nigeria. Abacha is made from dried and shredded cassava root...
Pounded Yam
Pounded yam is a staple African side dish, particularly popular in Nigeria, among the Yoruba people. You’ll often find it in the form of a dense and starchy ball served...