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50 Most Popular African Dishes You Should Find In A Good African Restaurant

by Kate Longmen
October 13, 2022
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African dishes are quite popular around the world even though they are not easily found outside of the continent. That said, because they are becoming even more popular by the day, people are demanding for them in very good restaurants all around the world. 

For Africans, food goes beyond eating, but also knowing your roots and what it stands for. Hence, these dishes identify the ideology, background, culture, and traditions of people.

Here are some popular African dishes that you can easily get in popular African and often non-African restaurants in different parts of the globe.

Most Popular African Dishes 

1. Pap En Vleis

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  • Country Famous: South Africa
  • Other Names: Shisa nyama
  • Ingredients: Maize, cumin, black pepper, cayenne, salt carrots, tomatoes, dried oregano, and salt.

Pap en Vleis is a type of porridge that is a mixture of barbecued meat and maize. The maize porridge is made with ground cumin, black pepper, cayenne, salt carrots, tomatoes, dried oregano, and salt.

It is mostly enjoyed with chakalaka. The taste can be tangy but the maize porridge complements the relish and meat.

2. Jollof Rice 

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  • Country Famous: Senegal, Gambia, Nigeria, Ghana
  • Other Names: Wollof Rice 
  • Ingredients: Rice, tomato, pepper, onion, meat, oil, vegetables 

Jollof Rice is a dish from west Africa wish originated from the Wolof people of Senegal and Gambia. However, the dish has been associated with Nigeria and Ghana because of how they consume it.

Jollof rice is a rich meal cooked in a spiced flavourful tomato sauce and meat broth. The rice is cooked with tomatoes, bell peppers, onion, oil, curry, thyme, seasoning, meat, broth, and spices preferred by the individual.

3. Bunny Chow

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  • Country Famous: South Africa
  • Other Names: Bunny
  • Ingredients: Bread, tomato, curry, cinnamon, meat, masala, chili powder, coriander, potatoes

Bunny Chow is a South African fast food that originated in India. During the apartheid period, the Indians mostly made the dish and after a while, South Africans took it as part of their signature dish that is enjoyed at any time of the day.

Bunny Chow is a local sandwich made from a hollowed-out loaf of bread and is stocked with a curried meat sauce.

It is made from meat or chicken, curry, masala, tomato, chili powder, potatoes, potatoes, coriander leaves cinnamon, and other spices.

4. Ugali

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  • Country Famous: Kenya, Tanzania,
  • Other Names: Nsima, Posho, Vhuswa…
  • Ingredients: Maize/ Millet/Sorghum

Ugali is a signature dish that is associated with Eastern Africa. Originally from Kenya, it is a stiff maize porridge that is cooked to a thick consistency that looks like a play – dough.  Although at the start, it was mostly made with Sorghum and millet before the use of maize.

The meal is enjoyed with meat stew or vegetable stew based on the preference of the individual. It can be served with Nyama Choma-  grilled meat or Kachumbari -a fresh tomato and onion salad meal. The dish is vegetarian-friendly and is a good source of fiber, carbohydrates, vitamin B, and minerals.

5. Kapenta 

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  • Country Famous: Zambia
  • Other Names: Matemba
  • Ingredients: Dried kapenta, onion, tomato, curry, and oil

Kapenta is one of the traditional meals of Zimbabwe that is made with dried \ fresh Kapenta( sardines) that is fried and coated with tomato sauce.

Zimbabweans serve kapenta with pap and vegetables. This delicacy is traditionally eaten with hand.

6.  Peri Peri Chicken

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  • Country Famous: Mozambique, Angola, Namibia, and South Africa
  • Other Names: Piri Piri Chicken
  • Ingredients: Chicken, Piri Piri, paprika, lemon, vinegar, 

Peri Peri Chicken is a Portuguese African dish that is popular in Angola, Namibia, Mozambique, and South Africa. It is usually made with a marinade and African Birds Eye chili also known as Piri Piri.

The dish is savory, warm, and has a deep layer of flavor. The preparation is quite easy and could be made by anyone. It is made with chicken, Paprika lemon, Vinegar, Red wine, and Piri Piri which are used to marinate the meat. After a while, it is baked for about thirty minutes, and your Peri peri is ready.

7. Thieboudienne (Ceebujen)

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  • Country Famous: Senegal
  • Other Names: Ceebujen
  • Ingredients: Rice, fish, onion, carrots, cabbage, potatoes, cassava, 

This is a traditional Senegal dish made from rice, fish, and tomato sauce and further flavored with spiced onion, carrots, cabbage, potatoes, cassava, and peanut oil.

It is consumed in countries like Mail, Guinea, Guinea Bissau, and the Gambia. The meal has some similarities with jollof rice but is slightly different because of its ingredients.

8. Koshari 

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  • Country Famous: Egypt
  • Other Names: Koshari, Koshery  
  • Ingredients: pasta, lentils, rice, flour, chickpeas, tomato sauce 

Koshary is a national dish of Egypt. The popular street mean was first created in the mid-19th century by the Indians who prepared a delicacy of Khichdi – Indian rice and lentils.

The Egyptians took inspiration from the dish which has a combination of pasta, lentils, rice, flour, and chickpeas, that is simmered with spiced tomato sauce.

9. Chakalaka

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  • Country Famous: South Africa
  • Other Names: Chakalaka
  • Ingredients: Curry masala and afterward tomato sauce, and baked beans 

This meal was invented in Johannesburg, South Africa. It is a spicy tangy and refreshing tomato bean relish that is made by sauteing the root ingredients and carrots with spices like curry masala and afterward tomato sauce, and baked beans are added.

The relish is an important dish that has a vital role in serving and eating barbecue in South Africa. Although, some prefer it as a salad. Traditionally it is eaten with Mealie pap – a type of milled white maize porridge and Amasi – thick sour milk.

10. Cape Breyani

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  • Country Famous: South Africa 
  • Other Names: Biryani
  • Ingredients: rice, eggs, potatoes, nuts.

Cape Breyani is a South African – Indian dish that is made with Chicken or lamb (or any protein of your choice) as well as rice, potatoes, and nuts. It is a recipe that is filled with a lot of flavored experiences.

11. Nyama Choma 

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  • Country Famous: Kenya, Tanzania
  • Ingredients: goat or beef, salt, pepper, onions, garlic, ginger, lemon

Nyama Choma is a barbecue goat meat in Kiswahili. It is popular in Kenya, Tanzania, and other East African countries. Goat meat is preferred but beef can also be used for the barbecue.

The meat is marinated with salt pepper, garlic, ginger, onion, and lemon juice before it is grilled. It is mostly enjoyed when eaten with hands to grasp the tenderness of the meat. Also, it can be eaten with Ugali, and Kachumbari- fresh tomato and onion salad meal.

12. Pastilla au Pigeon 

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  • Country Famous: Morroco 
  • Other Names: 
  • Ingredients:  Butter, eggs, cinnamon, turmeric, onion, ginger, pigeon, filo pastry

Pastilla au Pigeon is a classic Morrocan pigeon pastilla pie that is well-balanced in taste and is half sweet and half savory. It is with a filling and a filo pastry. The filling is made with a tender pigeon and eggs. Icing sugar and cinnamon are sprinkled on the pie to finish.

The dish is made with a lot of butter, eggs, cinnamon, turmeric, onion, ginger, pigeon, filo pastry, and other spices

13. Moin–Moin

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  • Country Famous: Nigeria 
  • Other Names: Moi-moi, Olele 
  • Ingredients: Beans, Belle pepper, onion, Crayfish, Scotch 

Moi-Moi is a steamed or boiled bean pudding from a mixture of washed bean ( black-eyed), onion, bell pepper, and scotch. Kidney/meat/fish /egg are optional. The meal is quite friendly and can be eaten at any time of the day or served on any occasion.

Moi-Moi can be accompanied by Jollof rice and plantain. It can be taken as breakfast with some cereals and can be eaten just the way it is. Sometimes it is served with an onion and peppered sauce.

14. Harira 

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  • Country Famous: Algeria and Morroco 
  • Other Names: Harira
  • Ingredients: Tomato, chickpeas, dried spices, herbs, olive oil, flour, meat.

Harira is a traditional soup prepared in Algeria and Morroco, although the Algerian soup differs because of the lentils. It is made with tomato, chickpeas, dried spices, herbs, olive oil, flour, and meat.

The meal is considered a light snack and is often served as an appetizer/ starter. it is mostly served during Ramadan although it can be made throughout the year.

15 .Qatayef (Katyef)

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  • Country Famous: Egypt 
  • Other Names: Qatayef Asafiri
  • Ingredients: Flour, sugar, walnuts/Hazelnuts, yeast, sugar, lemon, cinnamon, butter

Qatayef is a popular dish in Arab communities and northern Africa. The dish is commonly served during the month of Ramadan.

It is made from pancakes stuffed with nuts and then fried and dipped into a thick syrup.

16. Waakye( Wa- Chee)

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  • Country Famous: Ghana 
  • Other Names: Wa -chee
  • Ingredients: Rice, beans, baking soda/ potash, salt

Waakye is one of the most valued dishes in Ghana. it is a meal made with rice and beans that are cooked with sorghum leaves that gives it a reddish-brown color when it gets cooked.

The dish is mostly can be accompanied by plantain, boiled eggs, vegetables, spaghetti, and gari foto- mashed cassava sauce.

17. Injera

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  • Country Famous: Ethiopia 
  • Other Names: Injera 
  • Ingredients: Teff, oil, water, salt

Injera is a sour tart spongy Ethiopian flatbread that is made from a rare grain, which is rich in nutrients, called Teff. The flour is mixed with water and salt and fried.

This flatbread is thicker than a crepe and thinner than a pancake and is left to ferment for 3- 5 days and it comes out with a sour taste.

The meal is topped with vegetables, lentils, and meat dishes and is enjoyed most when eaten with hands. The cuisine is suitable for vegans and those with dairy allergies.

18. Boerewors(Boo-ruh-wors)

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  • Country Famous: South African 
  • Other Names: Boerewors
  • Ingredients: Pork, lamb, beef, cloves, nutmeg, cloves, black pepper, 

Boerewors is derived from two Afrikaan words Boer-which means farmer and wors- sausage. The cuisine is a South African sausage that is shaped into a coil. The mixture of sausage mostly has a lot of meat and spices (cloves, nutmeg, cloves, black pepper, and others.

According to government regulation, Borewores should contain 90% of meat, it should have pork, beef, a mixture of lamb, and 10% of spices and other ingredients. Also, meat shouldn’t have more than 30% fat.

19. Maharagwe

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  • Country Famous: Kenyan, Tanzania
  • Other Names: Maharage ya nazi
  • Ingredients: Bean, coconut milk, cardamon, onion, green pepper, curry, cinnamon, tomatoes, chili,

Maharagwe is a flavourful red kidney bean and coconut milk stew that is known in East Africa but is mostly associated with Kenya and Tanzania.

The stew is made by boiling the beans with coconut milk, cardamon, onion, green pepper, curry, cinnamon, tomatoes, chili, and other spices.  It is served with Ugali and Chapati Bread 

20. Mechouia Salad 

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  • Country Famous:
  • Other Names: 
  • Ingredients: onion, tomatoes, peppers, garlic, olive oil, black pepper, salt, caraway

Mechouia is a Tunisian salad made from a grilled combination of onion, tomatoes, peppers, and garlic that is drizzled with olive oil and seasoned with black pepper, and salt, caraway salad is dressed with tuna, boiled eggs, and olives.

The salad can be accompanied by toasted bread or Baguette slices.

21. Cachupa 

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  • Country Famous: Cape Verde
  • Other Names: katuxpa, Munchupa 
  • Ingredients: corn pork/chorizo/tuna, bay leaf garlic

Cachupa is a rich national stew of caper Verde. It is a legume-heavy dish made from hominy( corn), beans, seasoned meats, cassava, potatoes, and vegetables. The ingredients are slow-cooked for about 4- 5 hours for them to get done.

It is considered a dish that feeds a household because when it is made it overflows and everyone gets to enjoy that meal to its satisfaction.

22. Chambo 

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  • Country Famous: Malawi 
  • Other Names: 
  • Ingredients: Chambo fish/ tilapia, curry spice blend, onion, carrot, fruit chutney, lemon juice

Chambo is a type of fish that is found in Lake Nyasa and the Malawian enjoy the fish as a delicacy. The Chambo fish is part of the tilapia family. In making this meal, there are some main ingredients like curry, fruit chutney, Carrot, onion, and lemon juice that are used to make the cuisine. It is sauteed in a sauce that gives it an appealing look.

Often times people use tilapia fish when the Chambo is not available. The dish is served with Nsima\ Ugali and toast of preference by an individual.

23.Ndolé

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  • Country Famous: Cameroon
  • Other Names: Ndolé 
  • Ingredients:  bitter leaves, fish, meat, melon seeds 

Ndolé is a Cameroonian spinach stew made with spinach and bitter leaves. In making the stew, peanuts, garlic, crayfish, shrimp, Melon seeds, and beef are used in preparing the meal. The stew is served with fermented cassava that is shaped like a loaf called Bobolo

It can be prepared in different ways and with other vegetables based on the individual. Ndole can also be accompanied by Plantain, fufu corns, yams, or rice.

24. Medames

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  • Country Famous:
  • Other Names: Ful Medames, Simply fūl
  • Ingredients:

Medames is a savory, creamy fava bean stew that is loaded with a lot of flavors. It is made with olive oil, cumin, parsley, onion, and lemon juice, The dish is traditional, served out of a large jug.

It is considered a vegan dish but can be eaten by anyone and at any time of the day. The dish is served with warm pita bread and some lemon juice, vegetables, and herbs to accompany the meal.

25. Loubia

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  • Country Famous: Morocco 
  • Other Names: The Bean Stew
  • Ingredients: Cannellini Bean, tomatoes, garlic, onion, Tumeric, Ginger

Loubia is a Morrocan White Bean Stew made with tomatoes, garlic, and pepper. The meal is appreciated during the cold weather because of its spicy nature.

The dish can be related to the west African dish Ewa Goin because they of their similarities.

26. Muamba de Galinha

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  • Country Famous: Angola
  • Other Names: Muamba Chicken
  • Ingredients: chili, onions, vegetables, garlic, and okra 

The chicken meal is a central African dish and is a signatory meal of Angola. It is an aromatic chicken stew, that is deeply flavored with chili, paprika, onions, vegetables, garlic, and okra and is cooked in palm oil.

The dish has a unique taste that contrasts the sweet and bitter flavor of the vegetables in the meal.

27. Potjiekos ( poi-key-cos)

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  • Country Famous: South Africa
  • Other Names: 
  • Ingredients: meat, vegetables, spices, butter, garlic, beans, potatoes, mushroom, 

Potjiekos is a South African stew that is translated into Afrikaans as small pot food that is cooked in a three-legged pot called Potije. It is a meal made with butter, garlic, bean, potatoes, stock, meat, vegetables, and spices and is cooked with firewood or charcoal that gives it a smoky flavor.

The stew is cooked for 4- 6 hours and when ready it is served with rice, pasta, or something similar.

28. Attiéké ( Atchekay)

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  • Country Famous: Ivory Coast ( Côte d’Ivoire)
  • Other Names: Acheke
  • Ingredients: Cassava,Fish, Meat, 

Attiéké or Acheke is a traditional couscous dish from Ivory Coast. The couscous is made from cassava roots by steaming the fermented cassava pulp. The meal is slightly sour and is served with fish, meat, and vegetables. Acheke can be eaten at any time of the day.

Interestingly, it was initially produced by Adjoukrou, Eberie, and Avikam women of the Southern Ivory Coast but it has spread across the country because of its unique and distinctive taste.

29. Banku

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  • Country Famous: Ghana 
  • Other Names:  Ga- Dangmen
  • Ingredients:  Corn dough, cassava dough, salt, water 

Banku is a Ghanian traditional dish made from grounded maize paste and cassava paste that is fermented for days and made into molds and cooked in boiling water. It is eaten with grilled fish, okra stew, shitto- a black pepper sauce.

Traditionally, the process of making Banku is quite tasking and could take 4- 5 days but over time the processes have been made easier so that it can be made in a few minutes.

30. Maafe 

  • Country Famous:  Mali, Sengalese
  • Other Names: Mafe, Mahfe, Tigadegena
  • Ingredients: Sweet potatoes, carrots, peanut butter, scotch, and bell pepper.

Maafe is a peanut west African soup that is spicy and made with sweet potatoes, carrots, peanut butter, scotch, and bell pepper. Some soups are made thick and served with millet couscous, and rice while some versions are made thinner when taken as soup.

The dish can be traced to the Mandinka and Bambara people of Mali in the 16th century which later had a widespread that the Senegalese now share a bond with the meal.

31. Kifto

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  • Country Famous: Ethiopia 
  • Other Names: ketfo 
  • Ingredients: beef, Mimita, Niter kibbeh

Kifto is a traditional dish that is made with minced raw beef, marinated in a special chili powder-based spice blend called – Mimita and a type of butter called -Niter kibbeh.

The dish is served with  Injera. Gomen( cooked vegetables), Ayibe( mild cheese), and other side dishes.

32. Shakshouka

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  • Country Famous: Tunisia
  • Other Names: Shakshuka, Chakchouka
  • Ingredients: Tomatoes, harissa, eggs, olive oil

Shakshouka is a Northern and Middle Eastern cuisine. Many think the meal is from Israel because of its popularity but it is originally from Tunisia. It is mostly eaten for breakfast but can be eaten at any time. It is a simple meal of eggs cooked in tomatoes, onion, garlic, and spices.

The recipe can vary from one season to another or the individual.

33. Tahjine

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  • Other Names: Marqa Maraq
  • Ingredients: Meat, olive, garlic, lemon, chickpeas, turmeric

Tajine is the name of a shallow clay vessel associated with the meal. The dish is a slow-cooked stew that has meat, vegetables, chickpeas, turmeric olives, and lemons.

Its recipe includes vegetables, seafood, chicken, and lamb, which are cooked with the same methods but different ingredients. 

34. Luwombo

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  • Country Famous: Uganda
  • Other Names: Luwombo
  • Ingredients: Dried fish, mushrooms

Luwombo is a traditional Ugandan dish that is prepared at home for special occasions. Has become so popular that it is now found in various restaurants for its distinct taste. It is made with mushroom and dried fish added to a sauce made with spices and is cooked in banana leaves. The meal is said to give a nostalgic feeling of home when eaten.

35. Matoke 

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  • Country Famous: Uganda 
  • Other Names: Matooke
  • Ingredients: Green banana, tomato, bell pepper, curry, and cayenne

Matoke is a staple Uganda dish that is made from green bananas steamed in leaves until they get tender. The dish could be eaten as a side dish topping or the main dish that is made with beans or beef stew.

It has different recipes but is mostly made using tomato, bell pepper, curry, and cayenne. Also, it can be made as a vegan dish with a lot of vegetables.

36. Egusi

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  • Country Famous: Nigeria 
  • Other Names: Melon soup
  • Ingredients: Egusi, palm oil, crayfish, meat, stock fish, bell pepper, scotch, Ponmo, locust bean

Egusi is a Nigerian soup that is made from grounded melon, pumpkin leaves, bitter leaves, or spinach. It is made with egusi ( Grounded melon), palm oil, crayfish, meat, stock fish, bell pepper, scotch, Ponmo( a dried roasted cowskin), Stock, and locust bean.

There are various recipes for making this rich soup but they are all enjoyed with  Fufu, Pounded yam, Eba, and Tuwon Shinkafa.

37. Bobotie ( Ba-bo-tee)

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  • Country Famous: South African 
  • Other Names: Bobotie
  • Ingredients: Eggs, meat, raisins, onions, walnuts, bay leaves

Bobotie is a South African dish made with meat and eggs. It can be served with rice and chutney. The meal is made by a mincing layer beneath baked egg coating it has toppings of raisins, onions, walnuts, and other regional toppings. Also, bay leaves are added to give a distinctive taste.

38. Couscous

  • Country Famous: Morocco, Tunisia
  • Other Names: couscous
  • Ingredients: Couscous, wheat granules, roasted vegetables, almonds, tomatoes, bell pepper, spices, chickpeas. 

Cous-Cous is a North African dish. There are quite a few recipes for the meal due to its popularity in different countries but is often made with steamed wheat granules, tomatoes, bell pepper, spices roasted vegetables, almonds, and chickpeas.

39. Yassa

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  • Country Famous: Senegal 
  • Other Names: Chicken Yassa/ poulet Yassa
  • Ingredients: chicken, vinegar, lemon, onion

Yassa is a native Senegalese chicken stew made with chicken and a lot of onions. The chicken is marinated overnight with mustard, lemon juice, and onions. Yassa can also be made from lamb and fish.

It is easy to make and looks good, and really lovely to eat. The meal can be served with, fufu, pasta, and rice.

40. Brik

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  • Country Famous: Tunisia
  • Other Names: Burek
  • Ingredients: Tuna, vinegar, olive oil, lemon, eggs, scallions

Brik is a popular Tunisian dish that blends a flaky dough filled with a lot of savory flavors. Initially, Malsouqa dough was used to make Brik but Filo pastry over time replaced the dough.

The pastry is made in pocket layers that are filled with stuffings and fried or baked. The most filling used is tuna-based and made from spices like cilantro, chilis, coriander seeds, vinegar, olive oil, lemon, and scallions.

41. Melkert

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  • Country Famous: South African
  • Other Names: Milk Tart
  • Ingredients: milk, sugar, eggs, flour, cinnamon

Melkert is a creamy dessert that originated in South Africa. It is a milk tart pie that was created by the dutch settlers in Cape. The dessert is made with a custard filling made from milk, sugar, eggs, and flour and when is ready, a sprinkle of cinnamon and icing sugar is added to its top. The dessert can be served cold or hot.

42. Zaalouk ( Zay-lah-k)

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  • Country Famous: Morroco 
  • Other Names: Zaalouk
  • Ingredients: Eggplants, tomato, coriander, parsley, cumin, and paprika.  

Zaalouk is a salad made by cooking eggplants in tomato sauce which is made with coriander, parsley, cumin, and paprika.

It is served as a dish and is eaten with crusty bread as a dip and also a spread on sandwiches.

43. Rechta( Rish-ta)

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  • Country Famous: Algeria, Tunisia
  • Other Names: Tarechta, Ritcha
  • Ingredients: Rechta, chicken, onions, garlic, oil, chickpeas, turnips, potatoes, and zucchini

Rechta is an Algerian thin stopped noodle and chicken sauce. The pasta is made and sold so that anyone could cook to their taste. It is made with flour, salt, water, and ghee.

This sauce is made with chicken, onions, garlic, oil, chickpeas, turnips, potatoes, and zucchini. The dish is mostly eaten during festive periods.

44. Lablabi

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  • Country Famous: Tunisia
  • Other Names: lablebi
  • Ingredients: Chickpeas, cumin, olive oil, 

Lablabi is a Tunisian chickpeas soup made with garlic and cumin flavored. It is hot and spicy. The dish is traditionally served with crusty bread, poached eggs, drizzled with olive oil, and sometimes vinegar and lemon juice.

45. Tibs

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  • Country Famous: Ethiopia
  • Other Names: Tibs
  • Ingredients: butter, meat, salt,garlic,ginger,cumin,cilantro, vinegar,

Tibs is an Ethiopian stirred fried meat and vegetables. It is made with butter, meat, salt, garlic, ginger, cumin, tomatoes, cilantro, vinegar, and mustard that could be made in a few minutes and is ready to be served. It is served with injera and local fresh cheese -Ayib

46. Wat

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  • Country Famous: Ethiopia
  • Other Names: Wot, Tsebhi
  • Ingredients: lamb or chicken or beef, onion, berbere spices, tomatoes

Wat is a type of stew that can be prepared with beef, lamb, or chicken. The stew is usually onion based and the chicken or protein of choice is cooked with berbere spice that mixture of chili powder, cloves, and fenugreek, tomatoes, oil, butter. It can be served with injera and rice.

47. Ta’meya( Tah-mah-ya)

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  • Country Famous: Egypt
  • Other Names: Tamiya, Ful wa Ta’me
  • Ingredients: beans, herbs, leeks, onions, baking soda.

Ta’meya is a crunchy grainy Egyptian meal that is made with fava beans and chickpeas. The meal is made from ground beans, herbs, leeks, and onions, and is mixed with baking soda. It is rolled into balls and fried into crisp falafel that is topped with sesame.

48. Braai

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  • Country Famous: South Africa 
  • Other Names: Braai
  • Ingredients: lamb, chicken, steaks, boerewors, Spices, salt, kebabs, and beef

Braai simply means barbecue. The dishes that are grilled or made out of barbecue are what people refer to as Braai. The barbecue consists of lamb, chicken, steaks, boerewors, kebabs, and beef that are grilled during holidays or special events. It is eaten with bread, fresh salad, and corn on the cob.

49. Kunafah

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  • Country Famous: North African Countries
  • Other Names: Knafeh
  • Ingredients: Katafi dough, cheese cream, orange, cardamon, sugar, milk

Kunafah is a crunchy layer of shredded katafi or Knefi dough stuffed with cheese cream that is mixed with orange zest and cardamon and coated in sugar syrup mixed with lemon.

50. Bazin

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  • Country Famous: Libya
  • Other Names: Bazin
  • Ingredients: Barley flour, tomato stew, onion, potatoes, mutton, and hard-boiled eggs. 

Bazin is a dough base dish made by boiling barley flour mixed with water and salt which is beaten until it is baked or steamed. It is served with tomato stew, onion, potatoes, mutton, and hard-boiled eggs.

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