Tag: African cuisine

Kenya Inspired Coconut Chicken – Kuka Paka

This East African coconut chicken or Kuku Paka, with its Swahili, Indian and Arabic influences, is a must-try. The word kuku means chicken in Swahili and many believe that paka refers to a dish made with coconut milk. However, paka is also the Punjabi word for delicious. According to, Chef’s Pencil, an international food magazine that was launched in […]

Instant Pot – Spicy Braised Chicken With Coconut Milk Turmeric & Cashews

Due to international influence from Portuguese, British, Dutch, and other European traders in the early days of spice trading, the Nigerian food culture of today incorporates spices such as thyme, turmeric, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, and including habanero and scotch bonnet peppers into their cooking. Read More Here About Cooking With Chilies Cashews lend their creamy […]

One-Skillet Harissa Chicken

This one-skillet Harissa chicken dish is very easy to prepare and offers robust flavors found in North African and Middle Eastern cuisine. Harissa is a spicy chili pepper paste that’s widely used in Tunisian, Syrian, Lybian and Moroccan cuisine. It is a spice blend of paprika, chili peppers, cumin, coriander, garlic and onion. The flavors […]

Instant Pot Nigerian Jollof Rice

Nigerian jollof rice or Jollof is a classic Nigerian (West African) versatile side dish. Jollof is enjoyed in various forms. The rice dish is enjoyed in Ghana, Nigeria, Senegal, Mali, Liberia, Cameroon and Gambia. Jollof is a prestigious food eaten both at regular meals in the home and during West African festivals. Like the Jollof […]

West African Peanut Sweet Potato Stew

Peanuts are the star of this hearty plant-based stew that’s inspired by the cuisine of West Africa. Peanut stew, also called maafe or domodah, is an original dish of the Mandinka and Bambara people of Mali. Peanut stew has different variations in cuisines of both Western and Central Africa. Traditional, authentic meats that you can […]