Easy African Recipes
12 original recipes
African cooking spans a continent, but the recipes here focus on the dishes people actually search for and cook: smoky party-style jollof rice from West Africa, saffron-scented chicken tagine from Morocco, and the aromatic spice pastes that give these braises their character.
Every recipe lists exactly where to buy the essentials (preserved lemons, scotch bonnets, Maggi cubes) and which substitutions actually work when a specialty ingredient isn't on your shelf. No handwaving, no 'authentic-ish' shortcuts that gut the flavor.
AfricanAuthentic Chicken Yassa with Caramelized Onions and Lemon
This authentic chicken yassa features bone-in chicken marinated in lemon and dijon, braised with a mountain of sweet caramelized onions and spicy scotch bonnet peppers.
AfricanAuthentic Doro Wat: Ethiopian Spicy Chicken Stew Recipe
Master doro wat with this authentic recipe. Slow-simmered chicken legs in a rich berbere and niter kibbeh sauce, served with hard-boiled eggs and injera.
AfricanAuthentic Nigerian Egusi Soup with Smoked Fish and Beef
Learn how to make authentic egusi soup at home. This Nigerian melon seed stew features toasted ground egusi, red palm oil, assorted meats, and vibrant greens.
AfricanAuthentic Nigerian Puff Puff Recipe: Chewy, Golden Dough Balls
Master this authentic Nigerian puff puff recipe to create golden, chewy, and lightly sweet dough balls. Learn how to make puff puff with a perfect hollow center every time.
AfricanAuthentic Nigerian Suya (Spicy Grilled Beef Skewers)
Master the art of Nigerian suya with this recipe. Thin sirloin ribbons coated in a smoky, nutty yaji spice rub and grilled to perfection for an iconic street food flavor.
AfricanFiery Peri Peri Chicken with Roasted Red Pepper Marinade
Learn to make authentic peri peri chicken at home. This spatchcocked bird is marinated in a blitzed African bird's eye chili and roasted pepper sauce for maximum flavor.
DinnerMoroccan Chicken Tagine with Preserved Lemon and Olives
This Moroccan chicken tagine recipe layers saffron, ginger, preserved lemon, and cracked green olives over bone-in thighs for a bright, savory braise that works in any Dutch oven — no tagine required.
DinnerNigerian Jollof Rice Recipe (Smoky Party-Style)
This Nigerian jollof rice recipe delivers party-style smoky flavor with a scorched-pot bottom, blended red pepper base, and long-grain parboiled rice. The best easy jollof rice for home cooks.
AfricanSmoky Party-Style Jollof Rice Recipe
Master the ultimate jollof rice recipe with this guide to achieving deep red color, bold West African spices, and that signature smoky bottom-pot flavor.
AfricanTraditional Moroccan Harira Soup with Lamb and Lentils
This authentic Moroccan harira soup is a hearty, velvet-textured stew of lamb, chickpeas, and lentils, scented with ras el hanout and finished with fresh herbs and lemon.
AfricanTraditional South African Bobotie with Savory Custard
Master this traditional South African bobotie recipe featuring spiced meat, apricot jam, and a silky egg custard top. A perfect balance of sweet, savory, and spice.
AfricanWest African Peanut Stew with Chicken and Sweet Potato
This authentic West African peanut stew features bone-in chicken and sweet potatoes simmered in a rich, spicy peanut and tomato sauce. Hearty, silky, and easy to make.