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A spread of West African dishes

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West African Recipes

58 recipes — each showing allergens, prep time, and servings. Page 3 of 3.

Fish Yassa West African

Fish Yassa

Flaky fish simmered in Senegal's signature lemon-onion sauce — tangy, savory, and deeply satisfying with a bright acidity that makes the whole dish sing.

45 min Serves 4
Fish Seafood
Thiakry West African

Thiakry

Senegal's dreamy dessert — fine millet couscous blended with creamy yogurt, coconut, and vanilla into a sweet, cooling pudding perfect for celebrating special occasions.

30 min Serves 8
Dairy
Nigerian Fried Rice West African

Nigerian Fried Rice

A vibrant party-style rice stir-fried with curry, mixed vegetables, and liver for an unmistakably Nigerian celebration centerpiece.

45 min Serves 1
No common allergens
Zobo Drink West African

Zobo Drink

A deep-crimson Nigerian hibiscus iced tea spiced with ginger and pineapple for a tart, refreshing, antioxidant-rich cooler.

35 min Serves 2
No common allergens
Nigerian Meat Pie West African

Nigerian Meat Pie

A buttery, flaky hand pie filled with savory minced beef, potatoes, and carrots that is a beloved Nigerian street and party staple.

75 min Serves 1 Kid-safe
Egg Dairy Wheat
Ghanaian Light Soup West African

Ghanaian Light Soup

A clear, fiery tomato-and-pepper broth simmered with goat or chicken and ginger, traditionally served with fufu as Ghana's ultimate comfort soup.

70 min Serves 5
Seafood Shellfish
Attiéké West African

Attiéké

Ivory Coast's signature fluffy, lightly tangy fermented cassava couscous, steamed until light and served alongside grilled fish or stew.

25 min Serves 4
No common allergens
Kedjenou West African

Kedjenou

A slow-cooked Ivorian chicken stew sealed in its own pot so it braises in its juices with tomatoes, peppers, and ginger for intensely concentrated flavor.

60 min Serves 8
No common allergens
Nigerian Coconut Rice West African

Nigerian Coconut Rice

Fragrant parboiled rice simmered in fresh coconut milk with peppers and spices until each grain is rich, tender, and faintly sweet.

50 min Serves 4
Dairy
Kunu Zaki West African

Kunu Zaki

A creamy, lightly spiced Northern Nigerian millet drink sweetened and scented with ginger and cloves for a refreshing, nourishing beverage.

30 min Serves 2
No common allergens