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Kòkpòm Mash

A hearty and flavorful West African dish combining the richness of yams and sweet potatoes with the exotic taste of plantains, enhanced by coconut milk and spices, perfect as a main or side dish.

🇨🇼 Curaçao$$

Durban Spiced Lamb Shanks

Durban Spiced Lamb Shanks is a fragrant and flavorful dish that encapsulates the rich culinary heritage of South Africa with its aromatic spices and tender lamb.

🇿🇦 Durban, South Africa$$$

Djiboutian Tibs Choma

Djiboutian Tibs Choma is a flavorful grilled beef dish infused with aromatic spices and fresh herbs, offering a perfect blend of heat from green chili peppers and citrusy zest from lemon.

🇩🇯 Djibouti$$

Moambe Chicken

Moambe Chicken is a rich, savory dish from Central Africa, combining the deep flavors of palm oil and moambe sauce with juicy chicken, offering an authentic cultural taste experience.

🇨🇬 Congo$$

Pondu

Pondu is a flavorful Congolese dish made from cassava leaves and enhanced with the rich taste of peanut butter and smoked fish. This traditional stew offers a unique blend of savory flavors that delight the palate.

🇨🇩 Democratic Republic of the Congo$$

Tanzanian Nyama Choma

Nyama Choma is a traditional Tanzanian grilled beef dish known for its smoky flavor, typically enjoyed with sides like ugali and kachumbari. It is a communal meal best shared with friends and family.

🇹🇿 Tanzania$$

Angolan Numbu

Angolan Numbu is a flavorful and hearty stew featuring tender beef, luscious cassava leaves, and earthy peanut butter, traditionally simmered in palm oil. This dish is enriched with vibrant okra, aromatic onions, and a gentle heat from chili pepper, creating a rich and satisfying meal.

🇦🇴 Angola$$

Nigerien Medley

Nigerien Medley is a traditional West African dish that perfectly blends millet with a variety of vegetables and spices to create a hearty, nutritious meal. Infused with rich flavors from peanut oil, ginger, and cayenne pepper, this dish offers a taste of Niger's vibrant culinary culture.

🇳🇪 Niger$$

Nsima

Nsima is a staple Malawian dish made from ground corn flour, revered for its simplicity and versatility, often accompanying a variety of flavorful relishes.

🇲🇼 Malawi$

Mafé Tigadeguena

Mafé Tigadeguena is a delightful West African stew made with rich peanut butter sauce, tender beef, and aromatic spices served over fluffy rice, offering a heartwarming meal perfect for any occasion.

🇬🇳 Guinea$$

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