10 African Dishes You Must Try

Tagine (Morocco, Tunisia, Algeria) - A tagine is a stew named after the clay pot in which it's prepared. The stew typically features meat, vegetables, and sweet and spicy flavors.

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Mealie pap (South Africa) - Mealie pap is prepared by boiling milled white maize in water or milk. It can be served soft and sweetened for breakfast, or made firmer to accompany savory dishes.

Haraimi (Libya) - Haraimi is a Libyan stew consisting of fish steaks in a rich, spicy tomato sauce. Some recipes add potatoes, though this is optional. Serve with a side of bread.

Matoke (East Africa) - Matoke, or matooke, is cooked and mashed green bananas or plantains. It is often served with meat or vegetable dishes. 

Suya (Nigeria) - A traditional Nigerian street food, Suya is grilled skewered beef, ram, or chicken marinated in a spicy peanut sauce.

Bobotie (South Africa) - Bobotie is a South African dish made from spiced minced meat, topped with a creamy egg-based layer, and often served with rice or chutney.

Doro Wat (Ethiopia) - A chicken and egg slow-cooked stew from Ethiopia with a fragrant base of berbere, serve Dora Wat with injera for a hearty dinner.

Fufu (West Africa) - Fufu is a side dish made from boiled and pounded yam, cassava, or plantain, often paired with soups and stews.

Jollof rice (West Africa) - Jollof rice is a West African staple of rice, tomatoes, onions, peppers, and spices. Recipes may vary though, depending on the country.

Koshari (Egypt) - Koshari is a simple yet hearty street food dish made with layers of rice, lentils, pasta, spicy tomato sauce, and chickpeas. Top with fried onions and garlic.

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