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Jollof Rice – The West African Icon
Originating from the Wolof people, this dish sparked the “Jollof Wars” between nations. Our authentic recipe uses:
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Premium parboiled rice
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Nigerian tomato paste
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Special Jollof spice blend
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Injera – Ethiopia’s Spongy Staple
This fermented flatbread:
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Dates back 6,000 years
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Made from teff flour
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Serves as both food and utensil
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Bunny Chow – South Africa’s Street Food
Created by Indian migrants in Durban, this hollowed-out bread filled with curry represents cultural fusion. Try it with:
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Lamb or chicken curry
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Our authentic Durban spices
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Fufu – West Africa’s Beloved Swallow
Originally pounded fresh, now conveniently available as:
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Cassava fufu flour
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Plantain fufu mix
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Yam flour versions
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Tagine – North Africa’s Slow-Cooked Wonder
Named after the earthenware pot, featuring:
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Preserved lemons
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Ras el hanout spice
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Dried apricots
Cook Your Own History:
Recreate these dishes with authentic ingredients from Zee African Foods. For more culinary history, read The Africa Cookbook .