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Togolese Lamb Medley

A flavorful Togolese Lamb Medley made with tender lamb, aromatic spices, and hearty vegetables, served over fragrant jasmine rice for a perfect evening meal.

🇹🇬 Togo$$

Benin Crunch

Benin Crunch is a delightful West African snack made from maize flour and peanuts. It's crispy, spicy, and perfect for munching during the afternoon.

🇧🇯 Benin$

Mwambe Curry

Mwambe Curry is a rich and flavorful stew made with tender chicken, creamy peanut butter sauce, and a blend of aromatic spices, served with rice and plantains for a satisfying meal.

🇨🇩 Democratic Republic of the Congo$$

Choma Chakalaka

Choma Chakalaka is a vibrant, spicy South African dish made with grilled chicken and a medley of vegetables, infused with curry and chili flavors, perfect for a zesty meal.

🇿🇲 Zambia$$

Krio Kankan Relish

Krio Kankan Relish is a flavorful West African dish that combines the earthiness of okra with the richness of palm oil and fish, accented by aromatic spices to create a hearty relish served over rice.

🇸🇱 Sierra Leone$$

Zambian Sun Bites

Zambian Sun Bites are a sweet and nutritious snack made from cassava flour, ground nuts, and mango puree, offering a tropical twist with a touch of honey and coconut oil.

🇿🇲 Zambia$$

Bissau Tchabéu

Bissau Tchabéu is a traditional West African rice dish combining tender chicken, nutty peanuts, and fresh vegetables simmered to perfection with aromatic spices and rich palm oil.

🇬🇼 Guinea-Bissau$$

Mwamba

Mwamba is a flavorful and hearty African chicken stew infused with rich and nutty flavors from peanut butter and palm oil, typically served with cassava leaves and seasoned to perfection.

🇬🇦 Gabon$$

Peanut Butter Mafe

Peanut Butter Mafe is a savory West African stew made with chicken and a hearty blend of vegetables, simmered in a rich and creamy peanut butter sauce.

🇬🇳 Guinea$$

Daba Faran

Daba Faran is a delightful North African-inspired stew, rich in flavorful spices and hearty vegetables, perfect for a nourishing and comforting meal.

🇲🇱 Mali$$

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