List of African dishes

List of African Dishes is a comprehensive compilation of the various traditional and modern dishes that originate from the different countries in Africa. The continent's diverse cultures, ethnic groups, and climates have significantly influenced its cuisine, resulting in a wide array of dishes that vary from region to region.

North African Dishes

North African cuisine is a mixture of Mediterranean and desert dwellers' culinary traditions. Its most renowned dishes include:

• Couscous - A staple food throughout the North African cuisines of Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia, Mauritania, and Libya.
• Tagine - A slow-cooked stew braised at low temperatures, traditionally cooked in a conical clay pot.

West African Dishes

West African cuisine encompasses a diverse range of foods that are split between its 16 countries, including many staple foods, such as:

• Jollof Rice - A one-pot rice dish popular in many West African countries.
• Fufu - A staple food, common in many countries in Africa.

East African Dishes

East African cuisine includes the cuisines of Ethiopia, Eritrea, Djibouti, and Somalia among others. Some popular dishes are:

• Injera - A sourdough flatbread that is a staple in Ethiopia and Eritrea.
• Ugali - A type of cornmeal porridge made in Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda.

Central African Dishes

Central African cuisine is centered around staple foods like plantain, maize, beans, millet, and cassava. Some notable dishes include:

• Fufu - A staple food, common in many countries in Africa.
• Ndolé - A Cameroonian dish consisting of stewed nuts, ndoleh (bitter leaves indigenous to West Africa), and fish or beef.

Southern African Dishes

Southern African cuisine includes the cuisines of countries like South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe, and others. Some popular dishes are:

• Bobotie - A South African dish consisting of spiced minced meat baked with an egg-based topping.
• Sadza - A cooked cornmeal that is a staple food in Zimbabwe.

See Also

• African Cuisine
• List of African Beverages
• List of National Dishes