Africa has some outstanding travel destinations, foods, cuisines and delicacies. Discover the amazing foods from all around Africa. Traditional African dishes, local foods, and travel inspiration from all over the continent From North Africa to South Africa, the East to the West.
Guinea-Bissau is a country in West Africa, bordered by Senegal and Guinea, with a coastline on the Atlantic Ocean. The country was a Portuguese colony until it gained independence in 1973 and the country’s official language is still Portuguese today. Most Popular Dishes of Guinea-Bissau The cuisine is largely influenced by the Portuguese, from when …
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Pastilla is a chicken pie from Morocco consisting of shredded chicken which is seasoned and flavored with fragrant spices like ginger and ras el hanout. Some other traditional ingredients are almonds, onions and eggs. The filling is wrapped in layers of phyllo dough and baked. The baked pastilla is then dusted with powdered sugar and …
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Togo is a country situated on the Gulf of Guinea in West Africa, famous for the Togo Mountains and vibrant markets of its capital city, Lomé. Bordered by Ghana to the west, Benin to the east and Burkina Faso to the north, with a picturesque coastal stretch on the Atlantic Ocean to the South. Most …
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Nyama Choma is a traditional Kenyan dish consisting primarily of meat, with goat being the most common, but can also be made with beef, lamb, chicken or even fish. The meat is slathered in a mix of herbs and spices then grilled over an open flame. It is usually served with vegetables and ugali. Ugali …
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Zambia is a country in Southern Africa known for its stunning natural landscapes, including Victoria Falls, one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. It is bordered by Tanzania, Malawi, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Angola and the DRC; many of which have similar traditional dishes and cooking techniques. Zambia’s history is deeply rooted in the traditions …
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Kedjenou is a traditional chicken stew dish from the Ivory Coast. The chicken is stewed with vegetables such as tomatoes and peppers, herbs, hot peppers, and spices until a sauce forms and the chicken is tender. It is served with a starches like rice or attieke and eaten as a main meal. Traditionally made with …
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Attiéké is a fermented cassava dish from the Ivory Coast. It consists of only cassava and oil which is processed into a fine grainy product. It is often called cassava couscous and is used as the starchy component of a meal much like a regular couscous or rice. Making attiéké is lengthy multi step process. …
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Nestled between the East African Rift Valley and the Red Sea, Djibouti is a small African country with a unique and otherworldly landscape. The country is home to Lake Assal, the salinity levels of which hover around ten times that of the ocean and making it the saltiest lake in the world. Djibouti is also …
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Eswatini is a landlocked country located in southern Africa. It is surrounded by Mozambique and South Africa. The nation is regarded as the last absolute monarchy in Africa and one of the very few still in existence. With this system of government, the monarch has unrestricted power over all written laws, customs, and the legislature. …
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The Democratic Republic of the Congo, also known as the DRC, is a country located in Central Africa bordered by the Republic of the Congo, Angola, Zambia, Tanzania, Burundi, Rwanda, Uganda, South Sudan and the Central African Republic. It is the second-largest country on the continent and is rich in natural resources, including copper, cobalt, …
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The Seychelles is an archipelago country in the Indian Ocean, known for its pristine white beaches and its bountiful fresh markets. Although it is far from the shores of Africa, it is still considered an African country. It is a popular destination for those seeking a bit of tropical paradise, and this popularity as a …
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Thieboudienne is a Senegalese dish consisting of white fish, rice, tomato, and pepper cooked together in one pot. It is the national dish of Senegal and is also enjoyed in Guinea, Mali and Mauritania. Due to the complicated history of this dish, involving the mixture of Senegalese and French culture, there are many dishes similar …
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Merguez is a kind of sausage made of lamb or beef, seasoned with spices popular in Morocco, Algeria, and Tunisia. While the sausage is most common around its North African areas of origin, it is also enjoyed in other countries around the world. Every country has its own tradition surrounding merguez, ranging from serving them with …
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The Comoros, officially the Union of the Comoros, is a country situated at the northern end of the Mozambique Channel in the Indian Ocean. The islands are also known as “perfumed islands” for their sweet-smelling plant life and are known for their white sand beaches, beautiful seas and volcanic landscapes. The majority of the population …
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Burundi, officially the Republic of Burundi, is a country situated in the Great Rift Valley at the intersection between the African Great Lakes area and East Africa. It is surrounded by Rwanda, Tanzania, Lake Tanganyika and the Democratic Republic of Congo. The country is known for being rich in national parks and reserves. The population …
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Beju is a Nigerian dessert dish made from cassava root, coconut, and sugar, which is combined and baked into a cookie. With its natural flavor being only subtly sweet, it is popular to add additional sweeteners such as vanilla, agave syrup, or honey. Beju is vegan and gluten-free. Beju is prepared with few ingredients, so …
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