Africa

Berbere is an Ethiopian spice blend used in many different dishes across the country. It is a key ingredient in some of Ethiopia’s most popular recipes, giving them a warm, fragrant flavor.  Berbere can be translated to “hot” or “pepper” in Amharic. Warm spices like cumin, coriander, cloves and cinnamon are combined with red chili …

Kenkey is a staple dish of Ghana prepared using fermented white corn, which is commonly consumed all over the country by the Ga and the Fante people from southern Ghana. The Ga people know this dish by the name of komi and the Fante people call it dokono. The dish is produced by soaking grains …

Ivory Coast, also known as Côte d’Ivoire, is a country located on the southern coast of West Africa. The country is bordered by Guinea, Liberia, Mali, Burkina Faso, Ghana and the Gulf of Guinea (Atlantic Ocean). It is the world’s largest exporter of cocoa beans. Ivory Coast has over 60 ethnic groups, generally organised into …

Sudan is a North African country, with a coast on the Red Sea, vast plains, and striking UNESCO world heritage sites. Sudan is home to over 200 ancient pyramids from as early as 2,500 BC, which is even more than can be found in its neighboring country, Egypt. The food of Sudan has multicultural influences, particularly …

Rwanda is a landlocked country located in the Great Rift Valley, an area where the African Great Lakes region and East Africa meet. Considered to be one of Africa’s smaller nation states, Rwanda’s neighboring countries include Uganda, Tanzania, Burundi, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Also popular as the “land of a thousand hills, …

Waakye is a dish of Ghanian style rice and beans. White rice and beans like black eyed peas, cow peas or red beans are boiled along with waakye leaves and a little salt until they are soft. There are no other flavorings or spices added. The dish is then paired with other foods to make …

Beef tibs is a traditional Ethiopian dish prepared using small cubes of beef, niter kibbeh (clarified butter), vegetables (such as onions, tomatoes and green peppers), herbs, garlic, ginger and berbere spice. Beef tibs are generally consumed with injera, a special sourdough pancake made with teff flour. There are many variations of this dish that use …

Malva Pudding is a cream soaked, cake dessert from South Africa. After baking, the hot apricot flavored cake is soaked in a buttery sweet cream making it very moist and giving it a thick pudding-like texture. Rather unusually for a cake, vinegar is an ingredient in the cake batter. This isn’t for flavor and once …

Bunny chow, also simply known as a bunny, is a popular South African street food dish prepared using a hollowed-out loaf of white bread which is filled with curry. Commonly used ingredients to prepare the curry include meat, chickpeas, potatoes and various different spices. Generally accompanied by a salad (including grated carrot, chilli and onion) …

Locusts are a group of specific species of short-horned grasshoppers in the family Acrididae, consisting of a swarming phase. Of all the other species, the desert locust (Schistocerca gregaria) is perhaps the most common owing to its extensive distribution (North Africa, the Middle East, and the Indian subcontinent) and its capability to migrate over long …

Tanzania is a large country in East Africa bordered by Uganda, Kenya, Rwanda and Burundi on its North. On its East is the Democratic Republic of Congo and on its south borders are Zambia, Malawi and Mozambique. It has a population of over 60 million people and is the location of Africa’s tallest peak, Mount …

Sierra Leone is a country located on the west coast of Africa, bordered by Guinea to its North and East and Liberia to its South. It has a growing population of a little over 8 million people, which is made up of 16 ethnic groups or tribes. While each ethnic group has its own language, …

Malawi is a landlocked country located in South-eastern Africa. Previously recognized as Nyasaland, Malawi is surrounded by Zambia, Tanzania and Mozambique. The country is home to a beautiful freshwater lake called Lake Malawi, which is quite the highlight of the country. Also known as “The Warm Heart of Africa”, Malawi is famous for comprising the …

Libya, best known for its ancient Greek and Roman ruins and Sahara desert landscapes, is the fourth-largest country in Africa and is bigger than the state of Alaska. Most Popular Libyan Dishes Libya’s geography and ethnic makeup have a significant influence on its cuisine, with influences from the Mediterranean, its native Berber population and its …

Camel meat is considered to be one of the leanest red meats available. With a little bit of a sweet aftertaste, camel meat is very similar to beef in terms of flavor and texture. A camel burger also looks relatively similar to a traditional beef burger. Camel meat contains less cholesterol and is very rich …

Tunisia is an Arabic speaking country located on the northernmost tip of Africa, bordering Libya and Egypt. It is well known for its fascinating history including the ancient city of Carthage which is found in its capital, Tunis. As well as incredible heritage sites, Tunisia also has a Mediterranean-bordering coastline of clear waters and beautiful …

Although Ghana is a relatively small country in Western Africa, it has a population of 30 million and was the first sub-Saharan country to achieve independence from colonialism. The country is not only famous for their great leaders, but also for a cuisine that is deeply rooted in their culture and history. Most Popular Ghanaian …

Cameroon is a country located in the heart of West Africa. Abundantly blessed with wildlife and varied terrain, Cameroon borders Nigeria and is situated right amongst many other major African nations, of which the cuisine is a vivid reflection. Cameroonian cuisine is inspired by the mix of different cultural groups and diverse ethnicities from across …