List of African dishes

This is a list of notable dishes found in African cuisine. African cuisine is a generalized term collectively referring to the cuisines of Africa. The continent of Africa is the second largest landmass on Earth, and is home to hundreds of different cultural and ethnic groups. This diversity is also reflected in the many local culinary traditions in terms of choice of ingredients, style of preparation and cooking techniques.
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African dishes

NameImageCountry/regionDescription
AchuCameroonA dish consisting of pounded cocoyams and a red palm oil soup. Served with cow skin, oxtail, tripe, and steamed eggplant.
Edikang IkongNigeriaA vegetable soup which has it origin from the Efik people in the southeast of Nigeria.
AhricheMoroccoTripe wrapped around sticks and cooked over hot coals.
AkaraBahia acaraje.jpgNigeriaCameroon,and Sierra LeonePeeled black-eyed peas made into balls and deep-fried.
AllocoAloko.jpgCote d'Ivoirefried plantain snack, often served with chili pepper and onions.
AmalaAmala.jpgNigeriaYam porridge, served with a variety of soups.
AsidaEating Asida.JPGNorth AfricaA lump of cooked wheat flour dough, sometimes with butter or honey added.[1]
AttiékéAttieke.JPGCôte d'IvoireA side or main dish made from cassava that is a part of the cuisine of Côte d'Ivoire in Africa.[citation needed]
Baba ghanoushBaba Ghanoush.jpgLevantMashed eggplant with virgin olive oil and various seasonings.
BabuteDemocratic Republic of CongoGround beefcurry powder, and apricots.
Banga soupEba served with Fresh fish banga soup in a clay pot.jpgNigeria and CameroonIt is made from palm nuts and is eaten primarily in the southern and midwestern parts of Nigeria.
Bar-One CakeSouth AfricaThis is a popular variant of a chocolate cake in South Africa, using the cocoa wafer "Nestlé Bar One" as the main ingredient.
BazeenBazin.jpgLibyaBarley dough served with tomato sauceeggspotatoes, and mutton.
BichakMoroccoA stuffed tricornered appetizer.
Biltong, or KilichiBiltongStokkies.jpgSouthern Africa,Zimbabwe, South Africa, CameroonNigeriaZambiaNamibia,Similar to jerky. Raw meat, such as beef or game meats like ostrich, cut into strips, cured and dried.
BobotieBobotie-01.jpgSouth AfricaSpiced ground meat with an egg topping.
BoereworsBoerewors raw.jpgSouth Africa, Zimbabwe ZambiaNamibia,This is a South African spiced mixed-meat sausage that was developed by the Afrikaans-speaking white farmers, the Boere, and is now used nationwide as a symbol of heritage by all races. It contains coarsely minced beef, pork and occasionally lamb. It is traditionally flavored with coriander and black pepper but can have a multitude of spices, like chili pepper. Though each butcher has his own unique recipe, a council has been formed to evaluate exactly what can be labelled as "boerewors". The council has stated that the requirements for labeling it as boerewors is that the sausage must contain 80% or more ground beef, 20% or less pork (including cubes of pork-fat) and the spices coriander and black pepper.
Boerewors-roll, or boerie-rollBoerewors rolls with homemade tomato relish. Yum..jpgSouth AfricaThis a popular South African variant of the global hot dog phenomenon. It consists of a braaied boerewors served in a hot dog bun with onion relishand usually ketchup/tomato sauce and mustard. It can also be served with various chili sauces.
BraaibroodjiesSouth AfricaThis is a popular South African variant of a toasted sandwich, where the sandwich is grilled (braaied) over an open charcoal or wood flame instead of in an electric sandwich toaster. The name translates directly as "grilled-sandwich."
BrikBrikdish.jpgTunisiaStuffed pastry.
BriouatMoroccan food-02.jpgMoroccoSweet puff pastry.
Bunny chowQuarter Mutton Bunny Chow.jpgSouth Africa, ZimbabweOften simply called "Bunny", a fast food dish that is a hollowed out loaf of bread filled with curry.
CachupaCachupa frita.jpgCape Verdestew of hominybeans, and meat.
ChakalakaChakalaka.jpgSouth Africa, ZimbabweVegetable relish.
ChakhchoukhaChakhchoukha9.JPGTunisiaA stew of lamb, spices, tomatoes, and flatbread.
ChermoulaChermoula tagine.jpgNorth Africamarinade of oil, lemon juicepickled lemons, herbs, garlic, cumin, and salt, most often used to flavor seafood.
Cocada amarelaAngolaA dessert of eggs and coconut.
CouscousCouscous-1.jpgNorth Africasemolina pasta.
KormaZimbabweOkra prepared with baking soda.
Draw soupNigeriaA soup of okra or pumpkin seeds.
DroëworsDroewors.jpgSouth Africa, ZimbabweThis is a boerewors that has been dried and cured in a similar way to biltong. The name translates literally as "dried sausage".[citation needed]
DuqqaDukkah.jpgEgyptA dip of herbs and spices.
EchichaPlastic bowl full of echicha.jpgNigeriaCassavapigeon pea, and palm oil.
EkwangCameroonA dish of grated cocoyams wrapped in cocoyam leaves and cooked in a spicy stew.[citation needed]
EruCameroonA stew made with finely sliced Gnetum africanum (eru) leaves cokked with waterleaf and red palm oil. Usually eaten with waterfufu, a type of fufu made from fermented cassava.
FeijoadaFeijoada 01.jpgSouthern AfricaA stew of beans, beef, and pork.
FesikhFesikh of Desouk.JPGEgyptFermented, salted mullet.
Fig rollFig roll.jpgEgyptAn ancient Egyptian pastry, filled with fig paste.
Fit-fitTaita fit-fit.jpgEthiopia and EritreaAn Eritrean and Ethiopian food typically served for breakfast (though it can be served with other meals).
FreekehFreekeh with roasted vegetables.jpgLevantcereal food made from green wheat that goes through a roasting process in its production. It is an Arab dish that is especially popular in LevantineArabian PeninsulaPalestinian and Egyptian cuisine, but also in North African and other neighboring cuisines.[1][2]
FrejonNigeriaFrejon (from Feijão, the Portuguese word for "beans") is a coconut bean soup which is eaten especially during Holy Week by a selection of Christians, mostly Catholics, across the world.
FrikkadelSouth AfricaA traditional Afrikaner dish comprising usually baked, but sometimes deep-fried, meatballs prepared with onionbreadeggsvinegar and spices.
FufuFufu in groundnut soup with fish.jpgGhanaCameroonNigeriaBoiled starchy vegetables like cassava, yams or plantains which are pounded into a dough-like consistency and eaten in small balls, served with a dipping soup or sauce.
Ful medamesFul medames (arabic meal).jpgEgyptMashed fava beans with olive oil, chopped parsley, onion, garlic, and lemon juice.
FunkasoNigeriaA Nigerian dish of millet pancakes containing milletbutter and sugar.
Ga'atGa'at food.jpgEthiopia and EritreaA stiff porridge, made traditionally with barley flour,[3] though in many communities wheat flour is often used.
GarriIndividual plate of garri to eat by hand with fish and greens, Baba1 (5570984125).jpgCameroonNigeriaSierra LeoneBeninTogoGhana (in Ghana it is known as gari)A popular West African food made from cassava tubers. Also known as eba.
GatsbyRoot44 3 cropped.jpgSouth AfricaA South African style of deli sandwich very similar in content and method of preparation as a hoagie in the United States. It is mostly popular in the Western Cape province.
Gored goredEthiopia and EritreaA raw beef dish that is typically cubed and left unmarinated.
HariraHarira oranaise.pngAlgeria and MoroccoA traditional Algerian and Moroccan soup of Maghreb.
HawawshiEgyptA traditional Egyptian food very similar to the Middle eastern pizza-like Lahmacun. It is meat minced and spiced with onions and pepper, parsley and sometimes hot peppers and chilies, placed between two circular layers of dough, then baked in the oven.
HertzoggieHertzoggies.jpgSouth AfricaMini jam and coconut tarts, usually filled with apricot-jam, that were named in honor of the South African Prime Minister (1929-1934), Gen. J.B.M. Hertzog, who noted that these tarts are his favourite tea-time treat. They play a significant part in the History of South Africa and are still very popular among Afrikaners.
HimbashaHimbasha.jpgEthiopia and EritreaAn Ethiopian and Eritrean celebration bread, which is slightly sweet.[4]
InjeraAlicha 1.jpgEthiopia and Eritreayeast-risen flatbread with a unique, slightly spongy texture. Traditionally made out of teff flour,[5] it's a national dish in Ethiopia and Eritrea. A similar variant is eaten in Somalia (where it is called canjeelo or lahooh) and Yemen (where it is known as lahoh).
IruIRU.JPGNigeriaA type of fermented locust beans used as a condiment in cooking, similar to ogiri and douchi, and is very popular among the Yoruba people of Nigeria. It is used in cooking traditional soups like egusi soup, okro soup and ogbono soup.
Isi ewuIsi Ewu (15733423541).jpgNigeriaA traditional Eastern Nigeria dish that is made with a goat's head.[6]
IsiduduSouthern Africapap dish made to simmer with pumpkin, curried cabbage and liver.
JaffleJaffles.jpgSouth AfricaThis is a popular variant of a toasted sandwich. This variant specifically refers to any sandwich with a meat-based filling (usually minced beef), that is toasted in a "jaffle iron" over an open flame or in an electrical toaster.
Jollof riceJollof rice.jpgWest AfricaAlso called "benachin", meaning "one pot" in the Wolof language of Senegal, this is a popular dish in many parts of West Africa.[7] It is thought to have originated in Gambia but has since spread to the whole of West Africa, especially Côte d'IvoireGhanaMali, and Nigeria, among members of the Wolof ethnic group.[8][9]
KachumbariKachumbari.jpgEast AfricaA fresh tomato and onion salad.
KebabDöner kebab.jpgMiddle EastA wide variety of grilled or barbecued meat dishes often skewered (Shish Kebabs) originating in the Middle East and later on adopted in Turkey, Azerbaijan, Southern Europe, South Asia and Asia Minor, now found worldwide.
KedjenouKedjenou with rice 1.jpgCôte d'IvoireA spicy stew that is slow-cooked in a sealed canari (terra-cotta pot) over fire or coals and prepared with chicken or guinea hen and vegetables
KeleweleKelewele.jpgGhana and LiberiaFried plantains seasoned with spices.
KenkeyFante kenkey.jpgGhanastaple dish similar to a sourdough dumpling from the AkanGa and Ewe inhabited regions of West Africa, usually served with a soup, stew, or sauce.
KitchaKita herb bread.jpgEthiopia and EritreaA basic, thin, unleavened bread, cooked until slightly burned.
KitfoKitfo.jpgEthiopia and EritreaRaw beef marinated in mitmita (a chili powder based spice blend) and niter kibbeh.
KoeksisterKoeksisters.JPGSouth AfricaNamibia and BotswanaA South African syrup-coated doughnut in a twisted or braided shape (like a plait).
KokiCameroonA dish of steamed black eyed peas with red palm oil and hot peppers.
KonkonteKokonte.jpgGhanafamine food of Ghana made from dried and pounded manioc root.
Kuli-kuliKulikuli.jpgNigeriaCameroonHausa food that is primarily made from peanuts. It is a popular snack in Nigeria.
KushariCairo koshary.jpgEgyptMade from ricelentils, chickpeas and macaroni covered with tomato sauce and fried onions.
LablabiLablabi.jpgTunisiaTunisian dish based on chick peas in a thin garlic and cumin-flavoured soup, served over small pieces of stale crusty bread.
LahohLahohS.jpgSomaliaA spongy, pancake-like bread originating in DjiboutiSomalia and Yemen.[10][11] It is also popular in Israel, where it was introduced by Yemenite Jews who immigrated there.[12]
LamingtonNZ Lamington.jpgAustralia and South AfricaA sponge cake that has been dipped in chocolate-syrup and desiccated coconut. Originally from Australia, the dessert became very popular among Afrikaners and is commonly referred to in South Africa by their Afrikaans name "ystervarkies", which is an Afrikaans word for a porcupine, which the dessert resembles.[citation needed]
MaafeMafe SN.JPGMaliA stew or sauce (depending on water content) common to much of West Africa.[7] It originates from the Mandinka and Bambara people of Mali.[13]Variants of the dish appear in the cuisine of nations throughout West Africa and Central Africa.
MakroudhMakrouds.JPGTunisia and MoroccoA pastry often filled with dates or almonds.
Mala MogoduSouthern Africa, ZimbabweA Southern African food, Mogodu is a derivative of tripe served as a stew with hot pap usually in winter.
Malva puddingMalva Pudding.jpgSouthern AfricaA sweet pudding of Afrikaner origin, usually served hot with custard or ice-cream. It is made with apricot jam and has a spongy caramelized texture. It is often found on the dessert menu of South African restaurants.
MandaziBowl of mandazi.jpgEast AfricaA fluffy fried bread snack, Mandazi is a form of fried bread that originated in Eastern Africa in the Swahili coastal areas of Kenya and Tanzania.[14] It is still popular in the region, as it is convenient to make, can be eaten with almost any food or dips or just as a snack by itself, and can be saved and reheated for later consumption.[15][16]
Matbucha2008 04 23 - Laurel - Sauce.JPGMoroccoTomatoes and roasted bell peppers cooked together, seasoned with garlic and chili pepper.[17] The name of the dish originates from Arabic and means "cooked [salad]". It is served as an appetizer, often as part of a meze. In Israel it is sometimes referred to as "Turkish salad" (Hebrewסלט טורקי‎ salat turki).[18]
MatokeUgandan traditional meal.jpgUgandameal consisting of steamed green banana (or plantain) and is one of the national dishes of Uganda.
Mbongo TchobiCameroonA black soup made from the burnt mbongo spice, usually cooked with meat or fish and served with steamed ripe plantains.
MéchouiMechoui.jpgNorth AfricaCameroonA whole sheep or a lamb spit roasted on a barbecue. It is popular in North Africa and among the Bamileke people of Cameroon.
MelktertMelktert.jpgSouth AfricaNamibia and BotswanaA South African dessert. It is a sweet pastry crust containing a creamy filling made from milkfloursugar and eggs.
MerguezMerguez sausages.jpgNorth AfricaA very spicy, red sausage of mutton or beef.
Mesfoufمسفوف تونسي بالرمان والزبيب.jpgTunisiaSimilar to couscous, with butter added.
Mielie brood/Mealie breadSouth Africais a traditional sweetened bread baked with Sweet corn. Contrary to the name, it is normally baked with Wheat flour instead of Mielie-meal (as they do with Cornbread), the imbedded sweet corn provide much of the flavour.
Moin moinMoinMoin London.jpgNigeriaA Nigerian steamed bean pudding made from a mixture of washed and peeled black-eyed beansonions and fresh ground peppers (usually a combination of bell peppers and chilli or scotch bonnet).
MrouziaIB tajine 02.jpgMoroccoSweet and salty tajine with honeycinnamon and almonds.
MsemenRghaif (detalle).jpgMaghrebTraditional pancakes in Maghreb. These pancakes are usually used as an accompaniment to a cup of aromatic morning mint tea or of creamy coffee. Msemen can also be stuffed with vegetables or meat fillings.
MugoyoUgandaMugoyo is a traditional main course dish in Uganda. The main ingredients of the dish are sweet potatoes and beans.The purple sweet potatoes are steamed in banana leaves while the red kidney beans are boiled with some seasoning. They are then mingled together to form one dish.
MukhbazaEritreaWheat flour bread with ghee, banana, honey, and other ingredients.
MulukhiyahLebanesemulukhiyih.JPGEgyptThe leaves of the Corchorus species are used as a vegetable in Middle EasternEast AfricanNorth African, and South Asian cuisine. Mulukhiyyah is rather bitter, and when boiled, the resulting liquid is a thick, highly mucilaginous broth; it is often described as "slimy," rather like cooked okra.
NdoléNdolé camerounais.JPGCameroonnational dish of Cameroon.[19] The dish consists of a stew of nutsndoleh (bitter leaves indigenous to West Africa), and fish or ground beef.[19]
NkwobiNigeriaAn Igbo dish made with cow foot, Ehu (Calabash Nutmeg), Potash, Utazi and palm oil.
NshimaNsima Relishes.JPGCentral Africacornmeal product and a staple food in ZambiaMalawi and the Kasai Oriental and Kasai Occidental provinces of the Democratic Republic of Congo. It is made from ground maize (corn) flour known locally as "mealie-meal". Nshima is very similar to ugali or posho of East Africa, sadza of Zimbabwepap of South Africa and fufu of West Africa.
ObusumaUgali & Sukuma Wiki.jpgKenyaKenyan dish made from maize flour (cornmeal) cooked with boiling water to a thick porridge dough-like consistency. In Luhya cuisine it is the most common staple starch.
Ogbono soupNigeriaA Nigerian dish made with ground ogbono seeds,[20] with considerable local variation. The ground ogbono seeds are used as a thickener, and give the soup a black coloration. Besides seeds, water and palm oil, it typically contains meatseasonings such as chili pepper,[20] leaf vegetables and other vegetables.
OgiNigeriaFermented cereal pudding from Nigeria, typically made from maizesorghum, or millet.[21]
OwofiboNigeriaAn oil soup made of blended tomato mixed with akun and palm oil.
PakoraChilli Bites (Bhaji).jpgSouth AsiaA fried snack (fritter) found across South Asia.[22] Pakora is made by taking one or two ingredients such as onioneggplantpotatospinachplantainpaneercauliflowertomatochili pepper, or occasionally bread[23] or chicken, dipping them in a batter of gram flour and then deep-frying them.
PampoenkoekiesSouth AfricaAlso known by its English name "pumpkin fritters", they are pumpkin-based (usually butternut squash) balls of dough that is mixed with baking flour and eggs which are then fried in a pan and sprinkled with cinnamon and sugar. They are a popular snack for Afrikaners and can usually be served at a braai (social gathering among Afrikaners).
PapUgali and cabbage.jpgSouthern Africa, Zimbabwe, South Africa, MalawiA traditional porridge of mielie-meal (ground maize) or other grain.
Pap en VleisSouth AfricaThis is a popular South African dish, of Afrikaner origin, which usually consists of a crumbly phutu pap and a tomato-based meat sauce, usually served with boerewors. The boerewors can be braaied separately, or it can be cooked in the sauce. If time permits it, the pap can be replaced with samp. The name translates as "porridge and meat".[citation needed]
PastillaBisteeya.jpgAlgeria and MoroccoA traditional Moroccan dish, an elaborate meat pie traditionally made of squab (fledgling pigeons). As squabs are often hard to get, shredded chicken is more often used today; pastilla can also use fish or offal as a filling.
Peppermint CrispSouth AfricaThere are 2 food items known that share the name. One is a dairy milk chocolate bar that was invented in South Africa, the other is a milk-based tartthat incorporates crushed mint chocolate as a topping. Both use Milk Chocolate and peppermint as prominent ingredients.
PhutuPhutu.jpgSouth Africa, ZimbabweA traditional maize meal dish from South Africa. It is a crumbly or grainy type of pap (polenta) or porridge, eaten mainly by the BasothoBantu and Afrikaner people. It is cooked in cauldrons or potjies over an open fire, and stirred until a coarse consistency is reached.
PlacaliIvory CoastPlacali is a fermented cassava paste usually eaten with palm kernel sauce, okra or Kpala. The origin of this dish is unknown and this dish is appreciated as in all regions of Ivory Coast.
PotbroodPotbrood-001.jpgSouth AfricaNamibia and Botswanabread first made by the Boer settlers of what is now South Africa. Potbrood was traditionally baked in a cast iron pot (also known as a Dutch oven) in a pit made in the ground and lined with hot coals.[24] Today potbrood is often made at a braai by packing charcoal or wood coals around a cooking pot.[25]
PotjiekosIjzeren kookpot.jpgNamibia and South AfricaLiterally translated "small pot food", is a stew prepared outdoors. It is traditionally cooked in a round, cast iron, three-legged pot, the potjie, brought from the Netherlands to South Africa in the 17th century and found in the homes and villages of people throughout southern Africa.[26]
QatayefAtaef.jpgEgyptAn Arab dessert commonly served during the month of Ramadan, a sort of sweet dumpling filled with cream or nuts. It is usually prepared using Akkawi cheese as a filling.[27][28]
SadzaGoat Offal.JPGZimbabweSouthern Africaand Eastern AfricaSadza in Shona (isitshwala in isiNdebele, pap in South Africa, or nsima in the Chichewa language of Malawi), Ugali in East Africa, is a cooked cornmeal that is the staple food in Zimbabwe and other parts of southern and eastern Africa. This food is cooked widely in other countries of the region.
SamosaSamosachutney.jpgWidespreadFried or baked pastry with a savory filling such as spiced potatoes, onions, peas, lentils, ground lamb or chicken.
SeswaaSeswaa avec bogobe.jpgBotswanaA traditional meat dish of Botswana, made of beef, goat or lamb meat.[29] The fatty meat is generally boiled until tender in any pot, with "just enough salt",[30] and shredded or pounded.[31] It is often served with pap (maize meal) or sorghum meal porridge.[32][33]
SfenjMoroccan donuts-01.jpgNorth AfricaDonuts cooked in oil then soaked in honey or sprinkled with sugar.
Shahan fulShahanFul.jpgNorth AfricaA common dish in EritreaEthiopiaSudan and the region, and is generally served for breakfast. Believed to be an import from Sudan, it is made by slowly cooking fava beans in water that are then crushed into a paste, which is then served alongside a diverse variety of foods. It is typically eaten without the aid of utensils accompanied with a bread roll. It is popular during the Ramadan season and Lent.
ShakshoukaShakshuka 011.jpgNorthwest AfricaA dish of eggs poached in a sauce of tomatoeschili peppers, and onions, often spiced with cumin.[34] It is believed to have a Tunisian origin.[35]
ShiroTaita and shiro.jpgEthiopia and EritreaA homogenous stew whose primary ingredient is powdered chickpeas or broad bean meal. It is often prepared with the addition of minced onionsgarlic and depending upon regional variation; ground ginger or chopped tomatoes and chili-peppers. Shiro is usually served atop injera, however, it can be cooked in shredded taita and eaten with a spoon, this version would be called shiro fit-fit.
Shish taoukShish taouk.jpgNorth AfricaMarinated cubes of chicken are skewered and grilled.
SkilpadjiesSouth AfricaA traditional South African food, also known by other names such as "muise", "vlermuise" and "pofadder". The dish is lamb's liver wrapped in netvet(caul fat), which is the fatty membrane that surrounds the kidneys. Most cooks mince the liver, add coriander, chopped onionsalt and Worcestershire sauce then wrap balls of this mixture with the netvet and secure it with a toothpick. The balls, approximately 80mm in diameter, are normally grilled over an open charcoal fire and ready when the fat is crisp.[citation needed]
SosatieChicken sosatie.jpgBotswanaNamibia and South AfricaA traditional South African dish of meat (usually lamb or mutton) cooked on skewers. The term derives from "sate" ("skewered meat") and "saus" ("spicy sauce"). It is of Cape Malay origin, used in Afrikaans, the primary language of the Cape Malays, and the word has gained greater circulation in South Africa.
SuyaBeefsuya.JPGNigeriaNigerCameroonshish kebab like food popular in West Africa, originally from the Hausa people of northern Nigeria, northern Cameroon and Niger. Suya is generally made with skewered beef, goat meat, fish, or chicken. The meat is rubbed-in with tankora, a dry spice mix containing powdered groundnuts, cayenne pepper, ginger, paprika and onion powder, then barbecued.
TabilTunisiaA Tunisian spice mixture consisting of ground coriander seed, caraway seedgarlic powder, and chili powder. The term can also refer to coriander by itself.[36]
TahiniTahini with oil.JPGNorth AfricaA paste made from ground, hulled sesame seeds used in North AfricanGreekTurkish and Middle Eastern cuisine. Tahini is made from sesame seeds that are soaked in water and then crushed to separate the bran from the kernels. The crushed seeds are soaked in salt water, causing the bran to sink. The floating kernels are skimmed off the surface, toasted, and ground to produce an oily paste.[37]
TajineZnuTjn2a.jpgNorth AfricaMaghrebi dish from North Africa, that is named after the special earthenware pot in which it is cooked. A similar dish, known as tavvas, is found in the cuisine of Cyprus. The traditional tajine pot is formed entirely of a heavy clay, which is sometimes painted or glazed. Tajines in Moroccan cuisineare slow-cooked stews braised at low temperatures, resulting in tender meat with aromatic vegetables and sauce.[citation needed]
Tapalapa breadWest AfricaA traditional bread of western Africa, mainly in SenegalThe Gambia and Guinea.
Tapioca puddingTapioca pudding-3.jpgWidespreadA sweet pudding made with tapioca and either milk or cream. Coconut milk is also used in cases in which the flavor is preferred or in areas in which it is a commonplace ingredient for cooking. It is made in many cultures with equally varying styles, and may be produced in a variety of ways.[38] Its consistency ranges from thin (runny), to thick, to firm enough to eat with a fork.
ThieboudienneThieboudienne.JPGSenegalMade with fish, rice and tomato sauce, and may also include onions, carrotscabbage, cassava and peanut oil.
Tomato bredieChicken with tomato bredie (12567481243).jpgNamibia and South AfricaA South African stew, referred to in Afrikaans as "tamatiebredie", normally made with mutton, is cooked for a very long time, and its seasonings include cinnamoncardamomginger and cloves as well as chilli. It is of Dutch origin.
Torta de GazpachoGazpachos Manchegos Requena's Style.JPGAlgeriaA type of torta, or flat bread.
ToumToum.jpgLevantgarlic sauce as prepared in Lebanonthe Levant, and Egypt similar to the European aioli. It contains garlic, salt, olive oil or vegetable oil, and lemon juice crushed using a wooden mortar and pestle.[39] There is a variation popular in many villages, such as Zgharta, where mint is added, called "Zeit and Toum".[40]
UgaliUgali and cabbage.jpgAfrican Great LakesA dish of maize flour (cornmeal) cooked with water to a mush,[7] porridge- or dough-like consistency. It is the most common staple starch featured in the local cuisines of the eastern African Great Lakes region and Southern Africa. When ugali is made from another starch, it is usually given a specific regional name. See also pap.[citation needed]
UmngqushoUmngqusho.jpgWidespreadBantu dish with several variants.
Usbanعصبان تونسي 1.JPGLibya and TunisiaA traditional kind of Tunisian sausage, stuffed with a mixture of rice, herbs, lamb, chopped liver and heart.[41][42] This dish is usually served alongside the main meal of rice or couscous, often on special occasions.
VetkoekVetkoek with mince-001.jpgSouth AfricaDough deep-fried in cooking oil and either filled with cooked mince (ground beef) or spread with syrup, honey, or jam.[citation needed]
WatEthiopian wat.jpgEthiopia and EritreaAn Ethiopian and Eritrean stew or curry that may be prepared with chickenbeeflamb, a variety of vegetables, spice mixtures such as berbere, and niter kibbeh, a seasoned clarified butter. Wats are traditionally eaten with injera, a spongy flat bread made from the millet-like grain known as teff.[citation needed]
WaterblommetjiebredieAponogeton distachyos - Waterblommetjies from tin.JPGSouth Africastew made of meat, typically lamb, stewed together with the waterblommetjies (Aponogeton distachyos flowers, commonly known as Cape pondweed, Cape hawthorn or Cape asparagus) which are found in the dams and marshes of the Western Cape of South Africa.
YassaYassapoulet.JPGSenegalA spicy, marinated fish or poultry dish prepared with onions and lemon. Its ingredients may also include peanut or olive oil, parsley, bay leaves, green seedless olives, black pepper, green or red bell peppers, or mustard.

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