Original Story Published by: Omotolani Odumade for Pulse NG
There are plenty of options: from spicy to sweet and meat-filled dishes.
Africa is filled with a wide array of amazing cuisine.
There are plenty of options: from spicy to sweet and meat-filled dishes. But African food is still woefully under-represented on the world culinary scene.
This article focuses on dishes that you might enjoy in some popular destinations.
1. Jollof Rice
Jollof rice is one of the most adored western African dishes. Like many popular foods, there is no one way to make it and that leads to a huge debate as to who or even what region makes the best jollof rice.
Typically it’s made with rice, tomatoes, tomato paste, and numerous meats, spices, and vegetables. Jollof rice is usually reserved for festive celebrations, but since it’s so unanimously delicious, there’s no limit to when it can be made.
Nigerians, Ghanaians, and so many other countries stand firmly by their variations and would fight anything different.
2. Fufu/foo-foofoufou, or foutou
This dish is popular across western and central Africa. In eastern Africa, a similar dish is ugali and southern Africa’s take on it is known as sadza.
It is often made in the traditional Ghanaian and Nigerian method by mixing and pounding separate equal portions of cassava and green plantain flour thoroughly with water.
3. Bobotie
The national dish of South Africa, bobotie is a sweet and spicy dish that consists of curried minced meat and is baked with fruit (like raisins) and a creamy, egg-based topping.
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