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West African Recipes

Embark on a flavorful adventure through West Africa with ShinyRecipe. Discover the authentic tastes, time-honored traditions, and essential cooking methods that define this rich and diverse food culture. From comforting, hearty stews to fragrant, aromatic rice dishes, delve into the captivating tapestry of West African cooking.

Liberian Rice Bread: Sweet Rice Cake with Ginger and Nutmeg
Breakfast

Liberian Rice Bread: Sweet Rice Cake with Ginger and Nutmeg

Medium • 80 min

Liberian Cassava Leaf Soup with Rice
Dinner

Liberian Cassava Leaf Soup with Rice

Medium • 120 min

Authentic Senegalese Thiéboudienne: Fish, Rice, and Vegetable Medley
Dinner

Authentic Senegalese Thiéboudienne: Fish, Rice, and Vegetable Medley

Medium • 90 min

Liberian Kanyah: Creamy Rice Porridge with Peanut Butter & Banana
Breakfast

Liberian Kanyah: Creamy Rice Porridge with Peanut Butter & Banana

Easy • 25 min

Togolese Akume (Cornmeal Fritters) with Fruit Compote
Dessert

Togolese Akume (Cornmeal Fritters) with Fruit Compote

Easy • 35 min

Sweet Plantain Fritters with Spiced Peanut Sauce
Breakfast

Sweet Plantain Fritters with Spiced Peanut Sauce

Easy • 35 min

Togolese Fufu with Gboma Dessi (Spinach and Meat Stew)
Dinner

Togolese Fufu with Gboma Dessi (Spinach and Meat Stew)

Medium • 90 min

Beninese Akassa with Pan-Fried Fish and Zesty Tomato Sauce
Dinner

Beninese Akassa with Pan-Fried Fish and Zesty Tomato Sauce

Medium • 165 min

Ghanaian Bofrot: Fluffy Fried Doughnuts with Spiced Honey
Dessert

Ghanaian Bofrot: Fluffy Fried Doughnuts with Spiced Honey

Medium • 45 min

Authentic Ghanaian Hausa Koko (Spicy Millet Porridge) with Koose
Breakfast

Authentic Ghanaian Hausa Koko (Spicy Millet Porridge) with Koose

Medium • 65 min

West African Yam and Plantain Hash with Poached Eggs
Breakfast

West African Yam and Plantain Hash with Poached Eggs

Medium • 40 min

Hearty West African Egusi Soup with Fufu
Dinner

Hearty West African Egusi Soup with Fufu

Medium • 90 min

Hearty West African Yam and Fish Pepper Soup
Lunch

Hearty West African Yam and Fish Pepper Soup

Medium • 60 min

West African Plantain and Ginger Fritters with Spiced Honey Drizzle
Dessert

West African Plantain and Ginger Fritters with Spiced Honey Drizzle

Easy • 35 min

West African Groundnut Stew with Chicken and Rice
Lunch

West African Groundnut Stew with Chicken and Rice

Medium • 65 min

West African Baobab & Pineapple Smoothie Bowl
Dessert

West African Baobab & Pineapple Smoothie Bowl

Easy • 10 min

Hearty West African Peanut and Okra Stew with Fufu
Dinner

Hearty West African Peanut and Okra Stew with Fufu

Medium • 65 min

West African Hibiscus and Ginger Poached Pears with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream
Dessert

West African Hibiscus and Ginger Poached Pears with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream

Medium • 45 min

Hearty West African Millet and Date Porridge with Toasted Peanuts
Breakfast

Hearty West African Millet and Date Porridge with Toasted Peanuts

Easy • 35 min

West African Plantain and Peanut Butter Swirl Loaf
Dessert

West African Plantain and Peanut Butter Swirl Loaf

Medium • 65 min

Classic West African Jollof Rice with Chicken and Plantains
Lunch

Classic West African Jollof Rice with Chicken and Plantains

Medium • 75 min

Hearty West African Millet Porridge with Dried Fruit & Nuts
Breakfast

Hearty West African Millet Porridge with Dried Fruit & Nuts

Easy • 25 min

Tropical Coconut & Ginger Fritters with Mango Coulis
Dessert

Tropical Coconut & Ginger Fritters with Mango Coulis

Medium • 40 min

Comforting West African Peanut Stew with Chicken and Sweet Potatoes
Dinner

Comforting West African Peanut Stew with Chicken and Sweet Potatoes

Easy • 60 min