Welcome to the Celtnet Recipes East African Recipes Home Page


The image above shows the entire continent of Africa with East Africa picked out in red. East Africa is formed from nineteen states: 1: Burundi; 2: Comoros; 3: Djibouti; 4: Eritrea; 5: Ethiopia; 6: Kenya; 7: Madagascar; 8: Malawi; 9: Mauritius; 10: Mayotte; 11: Mozambique; 12: Réunion; 13: Rwanda; 14: Seychelles; 15: Somalia; 16: Tanzania; 17: Uganda; 18: Zambia; and 19: Zimbabwe.

Welcome to the Celtnet Recipes section for recipes from East Africa. Here you will find all the recipes for each and every East African country gathered into one place. All the countries of the region of East Africa are represented here with a (growing) number of recipes representative of each state. There are many hundreds of recipes in this East African Recipes collection, whish represents the largest collection of native and traditional East African recipes gathered in one place on the internet. Please freel free to browse and follow the links to find out more about each individual country and its cuisine.

Here, each country in East Africa is listed with a collection of recipes from that country. Only a brief descripton of the country is given on this page however. But, for a more detailed overview please use the links below to navigate to the full listing page for that particular country. Also, please note that only a maximum of 50 recipes is given for each country in this list. For the full recipes listing you need to navigate to the country's main page. However, this page also gives recipes that are common to all countries in North Africa.

Below are the links to each specific country in East Africa:

West Africa: Burundi; Comoros; Djibouti; Eritrea; Ethiopia; Kenya; Madagascar; Malawi; Mauritius; Mayotte; Mozambique; Réunion; Rwanda; Seychelles; Somalia; Tanzania; Uganda; Zambia; and Zimbabwe


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The Alphabetical lists of recipes from the countries of East Africa follows:

East Africa

    African Green Pepper and Spinach
     Origin: East Africa
    Fried Sweet Potatoes
     Origin: sub-Saharan Africa
    Ngege with Peanut Sauce
     Origin: East Africa
    African Hot Sauce
     Origin: sub-Saharan Africa
    Gali Akpono
     Origin: sub-Saharan Africa
    Nyma Choma
     (Roast Meat)
     Origin: East Africa
    Biriani
     Origin: East Africa
    Grilled Tilapia
     Origin: African
    Papaya Custard
     Origin: East Africa
    Boko Boko
     Origin: East Africa
    Horseradish Relish
     Origin: East Africa
    Pilau Masala Powder
     Origin: East Africa
    Chai
     Origin: East Africa
    Kashata
     Origin: East Africa
    Piri-Piri Sauce II
     Origin: sub-Saharan Africa
    Chapati
     Origin: East Africa
    Kuku Paka
     (Chicken-coconut Curry)
     Origin: East Africa
    Ribs and Aubergine in Peanut Sauce
     Origin: East Africa
    Chicken in Peanut-Tomato Sauce
     Origin: sub-Saharan Africa
    Mandazi
     Origin: East Africa
    Samosa Bread
     Origin: East Africa
    Chilli Um'bido
     Origin: sub-Saharan Africa
    Mango Fool
     Origin: East Africa
    Sukuma Wiki
     Origin: East Africa
    Coconut Milk
     Origin: African
    Matoke
     Origin: East Africa
    Sweet Potato and Pea Soup
     Origin: East Africa
    Coconut Pie
     Origin: sub-Saharan Africa
    Mchuzi wa Biringani
     (Garden Egg Curry)
     Origin: East Africa
    Ugali
     Origin: East Africa
    East African Curry Powder
     Origin: East Africa
    Mishkaki
     Origin: East Africa
    Uji
     Origin: East Africa
    East African Shrimp Curry
     Origin: East Africa
    Mtori
     Origin: East Africa
    Um'bido
     Origin: sub-Saharan Africa
    East African Vegetable Soup
     Origin: East Africa
    Ndizi na Nyama
     (Plantains with Meat)
     Origin: East Africa
    Wali wa Nazi
     (East African Coconut Rice)
     Origin: East Africa

Burundian Recipes

Burundi, officially: Republika y'u Burundi; République du Burundi; Republic of Burundi is a small country in the Great Lakes region of East Africa. The country gained independence from Belgium on July 1st, 1962 and its capital (and largest city) is Bujumbura. As of mid 2006 Burundi has an estimated population of 8,090,068. Roughly 85% of the population are of Hutu ethnic origin; most of the remaining population are Tutsi, with a minority of Twa (Pygmy), and a few thousand Europeans and South Asians. The largest religion is Roman Catholicism (62%), followed by indigenous beliefs (23%) and a minority of Protestants (5%) and Muslims (10%). The country suffers sporadic attempts at genocide, the worst being in in 1972 where an estimated 250,000 Hutu and moderate Tutsi died. The official languages are Kirundi and French, although Swahili is spoken along the eastern border.

    Beans and Bananas
     Origin: Burundi
    Date and Banana Mix
     Origin: Burundi
    Pounded Beans
     Origin: Burundi
    Boko Boko Harees
     (Chicken with Bulgur Wheat)
     Origin: Burundi
    Ibiharage
     (Burundian Fried Beans)
     Origin: Burundi
    Soupe aux Lentilles et Legumes
     (Lentil and Bean Soup)
     Origin: Burundi
    Burundian Bean Soup
     Origin: Burundi
    Maharggwe
     (Vegetables and Beans)
     Origin: Burundi
    Burundian Beef and Greens in Peanut Sauce
     Origin: Burundi
    Matura and Mahu
     Origin: Burundi

Comorian Recipes

Comoros (Arabic: جزر القمر, Ğuzur al-Qamar); officially: Union des Comores; Udzima wa Komori; الإتّحاد القمريّ‎; Al-Ittiḥād Al-Qumriyy; Union of the Comoros is an island nation in the Indian Ocean, located off the eastern coast of Africa on the northern end of the Mozambique Channel between northern Madagascar and northeastern Mozambique. The country consists of the four islands in the volcanic Comoros archipelago: Ngazidja (French: Grande Comore), Mwali (French: Mohéli), Nzwani (French: Anjouan), and Mahoré (French: Mayotte). Independence from France was achieved on July 6, 1975 and the capital (and largest city) is Moroni. With fewer than a million people, the Comoros is one of the least populous countries in the world, but is also one of the most densely populated, with an average of 275 people per km². The islands of the Comoros share mostly African-Arab origins. Sunni Islam is the dominant religion, representing as much as 98% of the population. Although Arab culture is firmly established throughout the archipelago, a minority of the citizens of Mayotte (the Mahorais) are Roman Catholic and have been strongly influenced by French culture. Malagasy and Indian minorities also exist, as well as Creole-speaking minorities mostly descended from Réunionnaise. Chinese peoples are also present on Mayotte and parts of Grande Comore (especially Moroni). The most common language is Comorian, or Shikomor, a descendant of Swahili with Arabic influences. Shingazidja, Shimwali, Shinzwani, and Shimaore are the local dialects spoken on each of the islands, Ngazidja, Mwali, Nzwani, and Mahoré, respectively. French and Arabic are also official languages, along with Comorian.

    Ladu
     Origin: Comoros
    Poulet à L'Indienne
     (Comoronian Chicken Curry)
     Origin: Comoros
    Poulet de Comores
     (Comoronian Chicken)
     Origin: Comoros
    Le Me Tsolola
     Origin: Comoros
    Poulet au Coco
     (Chicken with Coconut)
     Origin: Comoros
    Riz des Iles
     (Island Rice)
     Origin: Comoros

Djiboutienne Recipes

Djibouti (Arabic: جيبوتي Jībūtī, Somali: Jabuuti), officially: جمهورية جيبوتي; Jumhūriyyat Jībūtī; Jamhuuriyadda Jabuuti; République de Djibouti; Republic of Djibouti is a small East African country on the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden. The country gained independence from France on June 27th, 1977 and is the successor to the former 'French Somaliland'. Its capital and largest city is Djibouti. The population is divided into two main groups, the Issa (or Somali) people and the Afar. The remainder of the populace is formed by Europeans (mostly French and Italians), Arabs and Ethiopians. Tensions between the Afar and Issa led to the civila war of the early 1990s. Djibouti is a Muslim country and French and Arabic are its official languages, though Somali and Afar are also widely spoken.

    Berbere Sauce
     Origin: Djibouti
    Harira
     Origin: Djibouti
    Skoudehkaris
     (Djibouti Rice)
     Origin: Djibouti
    Djibouti Lentils
     Origin: Djibouti
    Marake Kaloune
     (Fish in Sauce)
     Origin: Djibouti
    Yetakelt W'et
     (Spiced Vegetable Stew)
     Origin: Djibouti
    Fah-Fah
     (Soupe Djiboutienne)
     Origin: Djibouti
    Samboussa
     (Djibouti Samosas)
     Origin: Djibouti

Eritrean Recipes

Eritrea (Ge'ez: ኤርትራ ʾĒrtrā), officially: Hagere Ertra; ሃገረ ኤርትራ; State of Eritrea is an East African country on the coast of the Red Sea that also includes the Dahlak Archipelago and several of the Hanish Islands. The country's capital is Asmara and it oficially gained independence from Ethiopia on May 24th 1991; though transfer of power did not occur until May 24th 1993. Eritrea is an heterogeneous society with the Tigrinya and the Tigre people together make up about 80%. The remainder of the population comprises the smaller populations of the Saho, Nara, Hedareb, Beja, Afar, Bilen, Kunama, and the Rashaida. Each nationality speaks a different native tongue and though there is no official languages, the three working languages are Tigrinya, Arabic and English. The two domainan religions are Sunni Islam and Orthodox Christianity.

    Alitcha Birsen
     Origin: Eritrea
    Hembesha
     (Eritrean Bread)
     Origin: Eritrea
    Tsebhi Derho
     (Spicy Chicken)
     Origin: Eritrea
    Be'geh Zigni
     (Lamb Stew with Spices)
     Origin: Eritrea
    Kulu'wa
     (Eritrean Chopped Meat)
     Origin: Eritrea
    Tsebhi Sega
     (Spicy Minced Meat)
     Origin: Eritrea
    D'Nish Zigni
     (Fiery Potato Stew)
     Origin: Eritrea
    Taita
     (Eritrean Flatbread)
     Origin: Eritrea
    Tsebhi Shiro
     (Spicy Peanuts)
     Origin: Eritrea
    Doro Zigni
     (Zesty Chicken Stew)
     Origin: Eritrea
    Tegelese Tesmi
     (Spiced Butter)
     Origin: Eritrea
    Eritrean Vegetable Bowl
     Origin: Eritrea
    Tsebhi Birsen
     (Spicy Lentils)
     Origin: Eritrea

Ethiopian Recipes

Ethiopia (Ge'ez: ኢትዮጵያ ʾĪtyōṗṗyā), officially: የኢትዮጵያ ፌዴራላዊ ዲሞክራሲያዊ ሪፐብሊክ; ye-Ītyōṗṗyā Fēdēralāwī Dīmōkrāsīyāwī Rīpeblīk; Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia and ranks amongst the world's oldest nations. It is also Afrca's second most populous country and along with neighbouring Kenya it has yielded some of the oldest traces of humanity. The capital and largest city is Addis Abbaba. The country is ethnically diverse, with most of its population speakig a Semitic or Cushitic language (there ar 84 indigenous languages with Amharic being the official language). The Oromo, Amhara, and Tigray and Somali make up more than three-quarters of the population, but there are more than 80 different ethnic groups within Ethiopia. Some of these have as few as 10,000 members. According to the Ethiopian national census of 1994, the Oromo are the largest ethnic group in Ethiopia at 32.1%. The Amhara represent 30.2%, while the Tigray people are 6.2% of the population. Other ethnic groups are as follows: Somali 6.0%, Gurage 4.3%, Sidama 3.4%, Wolayta 2%, Afar 2%, Hadiya 2%, Gamo 1%. Christians make up 61% of the country's population, Muslims 33%, and practitioners of traditional faiths 5%. Indeed, Ethiopia is the second-oldest country to become officially Christian after Armenia (thoug the country has been officially secular since 1974).

    Abish
     Origin: Ethiopia
    Ethiopian Ginger Vegetables
     Origin: Ethiopia
    Shero Wat
     (Dry Peas Bowl)
     Origin: Ethiopia
    Aleecha
     Origin: Ethiopia
    Ethiopian Ginger Vegetables II
     Origin: Ethiopia
    Siga Wot
     (Ethiopian Beef Stew)
     Origin: Ethiopia
    Ambasha
     Origin: Ethiopia
    Ethiopian Punch
     Origin: Ethiopia
    Tej
     Origin: Ethiopia
    Atar Alecha
     (Spiced Split Green Peas)
     Origin: Ethiopia
    Ethiopian Salad
     Origin: Ethiopia
    Tibs Wet
     Origin: Ethiopia
    Atklit
     (Vegetable Bowl)
     Origin: Ethiopia
    Gomen
     (Ethiopian Collard Greens)
     Origin: Ethiopia
    Vegetable Alecha
     Origin: Ethiopia
    Berbere Spice
     Origin: Ethiopia
    Gomen Kitfo
     (Spiced Curd Cheese with Greens)
     Origin: Ethiopia
    Vegetables in Coconut Milk
     Origin: Ethiopia
    Chow
     Origin: Ethiopia
    Iab
     Origin: Ethiopia
    Yataklete Kilkil
     (Spiced Vegetables)
     Origin: Ethiopia
    Collard Greens and Spiced Cheese
     Origin: Ethiopia
    Injera
     (Ethiopian Flat Bread)
     Origin: Ethiopia
    Yemarina Yeotet Dabo
     (Spiced Honey Bread)
     Origin: Ethiopia
    Dabo
     Origin: Ethiopia
    Kae Atar Wot
     (Ethiopian Green Pea Soup)
     Origin: Ethiopia
    Yemiser W'et
     (Spicy Lentil Stew)
     Origin: Ethiopia
    Dabo Kolo
     (Crunchy Spice Bites)
     Origin: Ethiopia
    Kitfo
     (Ethiopian Steak Tartar)
     Origin: Ethiopia
    Yeshimbra Asa
     (Chickpea-flour Fish)
     Origin: Ethiopia
    Doro Alicha
     Origin: Ethiopia
    Lamb and Cardamom
     Origin: Ethiopia
    Yetaklet W'et
     Origin: Ethiopia
    Dorowat
     Origin: Ethiopia
    Mesir Wat
     (Lentil Bowl)
     Origin: Ethiopia
    Ethiopian Beef and Peppers
     Origin: Ethiopia
    Niter Kebbeh
     (Spiced Ghee)
     Origin: Ethiopia

Kenyan Recipes

Kenya, officially: Jamhuri ya Kenya; Republic of Kenya is an East African country where the oldest hominid (human-like) fossils have been found. Evidence suggests that the direct evolutionary ancestors of modern humans arose in this country. Kenya's capital and largest city is Nairobi and he country gained independence from Britain on December 12th 1963 and declared itself a republic on December 12th 1964. The country has considerable ethnic diversity and the main groups are: Gky 18%, Luhya 15%, Luo 14%, Kalenjin 12%, Kamba 11%, Kisii 7%, Ameru 6%, Somali 3%, other African (including Swahili people, Pokomo, Giriama, Rabai, Duruma, Chonyi, Digo, Kauma, Taita, Meru, Turkana, Orma (Oromo), Wasanye, Wanyoyaya, Borana, Rendille, El Moran, Malakote, Embu, Teso, Gabra, Ndorobo, Maasai) 13%, non-African (Asian/Desi, Anglo-African/European, and Arab) 1%. Official languages are Swahili and English.

    Baked Millet Biscuits
     Origin: Kenya
    Kenyan Beef Stew
     Origin: Kenya
    Mtuza wa Samaki
     (Baked Curried Fish)
     Origin: Kenya
    Baked Millet Flour Bread
     Origin: Kenya
    Kenyan Chicken Tikka
     Origin: Kenya
    Nyama na Irio
     (Meat with Corn)
     Origin: Kenya
    Crunchy N'Dizi
     (Crunchy Bananas)
     Origin: Kenya
    Kenyan Pilau Rice
     Origin: Kenya
    Oysters Mombassa
     Origin: Kenya
    Green Banana or Plantain Chips
     Origin: Kenya
    Kenyan Samosas
     Origin: Kenya
    Safari Steak
     Origin: Kenya
    Grima Fish Curry
     Origin: Kenya
    Kuku na Nazi
     (Chicken with Coconut Milk)
     Origin: Kenya
    Saladi
     Origin: Kenya
    Irio
     Origin: Kenya
    M'Baazi
     Origin: Kenya
    Steamed Millet Bread
     Origin: Kenya
    Karamu Chicken
     Origin: Kenya
    Maharagwe
     (Spiced Red Beans in Coconut Milk)
     Origin: Kenya
    Vegetable Curry
     Origin: Kenya
    Kariokor Nyama ya Kuchoma
     (Barbecued Meat, as in the Nairobi Market)
     Origin: Kenya
    Mombasa Pumpkin Dessert
     Origin: Kenya

Malagasy Recipes

Madagascar, officially: Repoblikan'i Madagasikara; République de Madagascar; Republic of Madagascar is an island nation in the Indian ocean. Its relative isolation and equatorial position has made it biologically very diverse. Indiied, the island is estimaged to be home to 5% of the world's plant and animal populations (80% of which are unique to Madagascar). It also seems to have been settled by humans relatively late, with its original population deriving from Polynesia between 1500 and 1000 BCE. The capital and largest city is Antananarivo and it gained independence from France on 26th June, 1960. Madagascar's population is predominantly of mixed Austronesian (Pacific Islander) and African origin, though those who are visibly Pacific Islander in appearance and culture are the minority, found in the highland regions. The Malagasy language shares some 90% of its basic vocabulary with the Maanyan language from the region of the Barito River in southern Borneo. Official languages are Malagasy, French and English (which is gaining in importance). Half the population practice native beliefs (mostly animism) with 45% Christians and the remainder being Muslims. The cuisine of Madagascar is very diverse, showing influences from France, China, India, and to a lesser extent East African and Arabian cultures. The traditional meal consists of a base of rice (vary) with some form of accompaniment (laoka).

    Akoho sy Voanio
     (Chicken in Coconut Milk)
     Origin: Madagascar
    Lasary Voatabia
     (Tomato and Spring Onion Salad)
     Origin: Madagascar
    Varenga
     (Roast, Shredded, Beef)
     Origin: Madagascar
    Duck and Ginger Stew
     Origin: Madagascar
    Lasopy
     (Madagascar Vegetable Soup)
     Origin: Madagascar
    Vary Amin Anana
     (Hot Pepper Beef)
     Origin: Madagascar
    Kitoza
     Origin: Madagascar
    Sakay
     Origin: Madagascar

Malawian Recipes

Malawi, officially: Dziko la Malaŵi; Republic of Malawi is an East African country bordering the Great Lakes. The capital is Lilongwe and its largest city is Blantyre and the country gained independence from Britain on July 6th 1964. Malawi derives its name from the Maravi, a Bantu people who came from the southern Congo basin circa 1400. The Chewas constitute 90% of the population of the central region; the Nyanja tribe predominates in the south and the Tumbuka in the north. In addition, significant numbers of the Tongas live in the north; Ngonis (an offshoot of the Zulus who came from South Africa in the early 1800s) live in the lower northern and lower central regions; and the Yao, who are mostly Muslim, live along the southeastern border with Mozambique. Bantus of other tribes came from Mozambique as refugees. The official language is English, though Chichewa is treated as a national languge.

    Futali
     Origin: Malawi
    Mbtata Pudding
     (Sweet Potato Pudding)
     Origin: Malawi
    Nthochi Bread
     (Banana Bread)
     Origin: Malawi
    Malawi Curry Powder
     Origin: Malawi
    Mkhwani with Groundnut Flour
     Origin: Malawi
    Nthochi II
     (Malawi Banana Bread)
     Origin: Malawi
    Malawian Cabbage
     Origin: Malawi
    Mtedza
     (Peanut Puffs)
     Origin: Malawi
    Peanut and Banana Cake
     Origin: Malawi
    Mandazi Fritters
     Origin: Malawi
    Mtedza Cake
     (Peanut Cake)
     Origin: Malawi
    Vegetable Ndiwo
     Origin: Malawi
    Mbatata Biscuits
     (Sweet Potato Biscuits)
     Origin: Malawi
    Mtedza Puffs
     Origin: Malawi
    Zitumbuwa
     (Banana Fritters)
     Origin: Malawi
    Mbatata II
     (Sweet Potato Biscuits II)
     Origin: Malawi
    Nsima
     Origin: Malawi
    Zitumbwa
     (Banana Fritters)
     Origin: Malawi

Malian Recipes

Mali; officially: République du Mali; Republic of Mali is the other land-locked country in West Africa (along with Burkina-Faso, above). Formerly French Sudan, the country was named after the Mali Empire following independence from France on September 22, 1960. The main ethnic groups in this country are: Mande 50% (Bambara, Malinke, Soninke), Peul (Fula/Fulani) 17%, Voltaic 12%, Songhai 6%, Tuareg and Moor 10%, other 5%; with French as the official language. By far the majority of the populace are Muslim (>90%) [mostly Sunni] with 9% indigenous animist beliefs and 1% Christian. The name of the country derives from the Bambara word for hippopotamus (with the animal appearing on the 5 franc coin), the name of its capital city, Bamako comes from the Bambara word meaning 'place of crocodiles'.

    Couscous de Timbuktu
     Origin: Mali
    Maasa
     (Sweet Millet Fritters)
     Origin: Mali
    Spicy Fish and Okra Stew
     Origin: Mali
    Jollof Rice with Lamb
     Origin: Mali
    Malian Fish Stew
     Origin: Mali
    Tigadeguena
     (Chicken in Peanut Sauce)
     Origin: Mali
    Lemongrass Tea
     Origin: Mali
    Meni-meniyong
     (Sesame-honey Sweet)
     Origin: Mali

Mauritian Recipes

Mauritius, (French: Maurice; Mauritian Creole: Moris): officially: Republic of Mauritius (French: République de Maurice), is an island nation off the coast of Madagascar in the Indian Ocean. In addition to the island of Mauritius, the republic includes the islands of St. Brandon, Rodrigues and the Agalega Islands. Mauritius is part of the Mascarene Islands, with the French island of Réunion 200 km to the southwest and the island of Rodrigues 570 km to the East-northeast. The capital and largest city is Port Louis and the island gained independence from Britain on March 12th 1968. Most of the island residents are the descendants of people from the Indian subcontinent. Mauritius also has large immigrant populations from continental Africa, Madagascar, France, Great Britain, and China, among other places. The Indo-Mauritians (when the ethnic groups are combined) form approximately 70% of the total population, the remaining 30% being mostly Creoles. There are approximately 30,000 Mauritians of Chinese descent, from the Hakka, Mandarin, and Cantonese language groups. More than 90% of the Sino-Mauritian community are Roman Catholic; the remainder are largely Buddhist. The official language is English, though French is also widely spoken.

    Bouillon Crabes
     (Swimmer Crab Bouillon)
     Origin: Mauritius
    Egg Roll Wrappers
     Origin: Mauritius
    Mauritian Prawn Curry
     Origin: Mauritius
    Carri Tripes Gros Pois
     (Butter Bean and Tripe Curry)
     Origin: Mauritius
    Gateaux Piments
     (Chilli Cakes)
     Origin: Mauritius
    Mulku
     (Murukku)
     Origin: Mauritius
    Carrot, Cucumber and Mango Salas
     Origin: Mauritius
    Gigot de Mouton
     (Lamb Roast in White Wine)
     Origin: Mauritius
    Poisson Salé
     (Salt Fish)
     Origin: Mauritius
    Cassoulet Mauricien
     (Mauritian Cassoulet)
     Origin: Mauritius
    Gratin de Morue
     (Salt Cod Gratin)
     Origin: Mauritius
    Poisson aux Fines Herbes
     (Herbed Fish)
     Origin: Mauritius
    Chicken Kalya
     Origin: Mauritius
    Haiken
     (Pork and Prawn Egg Rolls)
     Origin: Mauritius
    Salade Chou Chou
     (Chako Salad)
     Origin: Mauritius
    Chicken Mauritius
     Origin: Mauritius
    Lamb with Spinach
     Origin: Mauritius
    Salted Fish Rougille
     Origin: Mauritius
    Daube de Poulet
     (Chicken Daube)
     Origin: Mauritius
    Le Chou au Beurre
     (Buttered Cabbage)
     Origin: Mauritius
    White Cabbage Salad
     Origin: Mauritius
    Dholl
     Origin: Mauritius
    Mauritian Mango Chutney
     Origin: Mauritius
    Dholl Pooris
     Origin: Mauritius
    Mauritian Mayonnaise
     Origin: Mauritius

Mayotte Recipes

Mayotte (French: Mayotte, Shimaore: Maore), officially: Collectivité départementale de Mayotte; the Departmental Collectivity of Mayotte is an overseas collectivity of France consisting of a main island, Grande-Terre (or Mahoré), a smaller island, Petite-Terre (or Pamanzi), and several islets around these two. The capital and largest city is Mamoudzou and in 1974 the country voted to remain a territory of France. French is the official language but native languages include: Shimaore (a Comorian LAnguage), Kibushi (a Malagasy language), Kiantalaotsi (another Malagasy language) and Arabic.

    Batabate
     Origin: Mayotte
    Mayotte Pilaou
     Origin: Mayotte
    Muhogo ya andzi Na nyama
     (Cassava with Meat)
     Origin: Mayotte
    Liver with Coconut
     Origin: Mayotte
    Mbawa ya Tomati
     (Chicken wings with Tomatoes)
     Origin: Mayotte
    Pilau ya Nyama
     (Pilau with Meat)
     Origin: Mayotte

Mozambican Recipes

Mozambique, officially: Repblica de Moambique, Republic of Mozambique is a Portugese-speaking nation in East Africa. They were colonized by Portugal in 1505 and gained independence on June 25th 1975. The capital and largest city is Maputo. The estimated four million Makua are the dominant group in the northern part of the country; the Sena and Shona (mostly Ndau) are prominent in the Zambezi valley, and the Shangaan (Tsonga) dominate in southern Mozambique. Other groups include Makonde, Yao, Swahili, Tonga, Chopi, and Nguni (including Zulu). Bantu people comprise 99.66% of the population, the remaining 0.34% include Europeans 0.06% (largely of Portuguese ancestry), Euro-Africans 0.2% (mestio people of mixed Bantu and Portuguese heritage), and Indians 0.08%. Portuguese is the official and most widely spoken language of the nation, because Bantus speak several of their different languages (most widely used of these are Swahili, Makhuwa, Sena, Ndau, and Shangaan these have many Portuguese-origin words), but 40% of all people speak it 33.5%, mostly Bantus, as their second language and only 6.5%, mostly white Portuguese and mestios, speak it as their first language. Arabs, Chinese, and Indians speak their own languages (Indians from Portuguese India speak any of the Portuguese Creoles of their origin) aside from Portuguese as their second language. Most educated Mozambicans speak English, which is used in schools and business as second or third language. The latest census (1997) revealed the following religious affiliations: 2% identified themselves as Roman Catholic; 24.25% claimed to not be affiliated with a religion; 18.7% adhering to Zionism (an African form of Christianity); 17.8% of the population were cited as Muslims; 11.45% as other non-Catholic Christians; 3.6% as "other".

    Feijoada Moçambicana
     (Mozambican Bean Stew)
     Origin: Mozambique
    Mozambique Peri-Peri
     Origin: Mozambique
    Shrimp and Seafood the Mozambique Way
     Origin: Mozambique
    Frango a Portugesa
     (Chicken the Portuguese Way)
     Origin: Mozambique
    Peri Peri Kari
     (Fiery Prawn Curry)
     Origin: Mozambique
    Sopa de Feijao Verde
     (String Bean Soup)
     Origin: Mozambique
    Matata
     (Clam and Peanut Stew)
     Origin: Mozambique
    Salade Pera de Abacate
     (Avocado Salad)
     Origin: Mozambique

Réunion Recipes

Réunion (French: Réunion or formally La Réunion; anciently Île Bourbon), is an island, located in the Indian Ocean east of Madagascar, about 200 km south west of Mauritius. Administratively, Réunion is one of the overseas départements of France. Like the other overseas departments, Réunion is also one of the twenty-six regions of France (being an overseas region) and an integral part of the Republic with the same status as those situated on the European mainland. The capital is Saint-Denis. R�union contains most of the same ethnic populations as Mauritius: Indian (including Tamil), Vietnamese, African, Malagasy, Chinese and ethnic French - but in different proportions. Creoles, of various origins, make up the vast majority of the population. Whites make up approximately one-quarter of the population, Indians make up 21% and people of Chinese or Vietnamese ancestry most of the remainder. The predominant religion is Roman Catholicism (86% of the population in 1995), with Hinduism, Islam and Buddhism also represented.

    Beef Curry
     Origin: Reunion
    Herring Rougail
     (Le Rougail Z'hareng)
     Origin: Reunion
    Les Bouchons
     (Pork Dumplings)
     Origin: Reunion
    Bolo Preto Portuguesa
     (Portuguese Black Cake)
     Origin: Reunion
    Le Canard au tangor et à la Vanille
     (Clementine and Vanilla Duck)
     Origin: Reunion
    Les Lentilles
     (Reunion Lentils)
     Origin: Reunion
    Brochettes de Porc
     (Pork Kebabs)
     Origin: Reunion
    Le Poulet à la Crème de Vanille
     (Chicken with Vanilla Sauce)
     Origin: Reunion
    Prawns and Rice
     Origin: Reunion
    Goat Curry
     Origin: Reunion
    Le Rougail Boucane
     (Smoked Pork Rougail)
     Origin: Reunion
    Reunion Shrimp Samosas
     Origin: Reunion

Rwandan Recipes

Rwanda, officially: Repubulika y'u Rwanda; République du Rwanda; Republic of Rwanda is a small landlocked country in the Great Lakes region of east-central Africa. Its capital and largest city is Kigali and it attained independence from Belgium on July 1st 1962. Most Rwandans speak Kinyarwanda and the nation is roughly 84% Hutu, 15% Tutsi, and 1% Twa, with smaller minorities of South Asians, Arabs, French, British, and Belgians. The nation is some 56.5% Roman Catholic, 26% Protestant, 11.1% Adventist, and 4.6% Muslim, original beliefs 0.1%.

    Bananas with Split Green Peas
     Origin: Rwanda
    Peanut Nougat
     Origin: Rwanda
    Rwandan Porridge
     Origin: Rwanda
    Goat Brochettes
     Origin: Rwanda
    Rwandan Beans with Cassava
     Origin: Rwanda
    Ubugali
     (Cassava Porridge)
     Origin: Rwanda
    Isombe
     Origin: Rwanda
    Rwandan Beef Stew
     Origin: Rwanda
    Kachumbari
     Origin: Rwanda
    Rwandan Chicken
     Origin: Rwanda

Seychellois Recipes

Seychelles, officially: Repiblik Sesel; République des Seychelles; Republic of Seychelles is an archipelago nation of 155 islands (115 islands and 40 islets) in the Indian Ocean, some 1,500 km east of mainland Africa, northeast of the island of Madagascar. The capital and largest city is Victoria and independence from Britain was gained on June 29th 1976. Some 90 percent of the population was Roman Catholic as of 1992. The initial white settlers in Seychelles were Roman Catholics, and the country has remained so, despite ineffective British efforts to establish Protestantism in the islands during the nineteenth century. Approximately 7 percent of Seychellois are Anglicans--most coming from families converted by missionaries in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Some 2 percent of the population are adherents of other faiths, including Hinduism, Baha'i and Islam. Official languages are English, French and Seychellois Creole. Seychelles has the smallest population of any sovereign state of Africa.

    Chicken Curry with Coconut Milk
     Origin: Seychelles
    Daube de Banane
     Origin: Seychelles
    Seychelles Fish Curry II
     Origin: Seychelles
    Chicken Seychelles
     Origin: Seychelles
    Seychelles Curry Paste
     Origin: Seychelles
    Tuna with Safran and Coconut Milk
     Origin: Seychelles
    Coconut Curry
     Origin: Seychelles
    Seychelles Fish Curry
     Origin: Seychelles

Somali Recipes

Somalia, (Somali: Soomaaliya; Arabic: الصومال transliteration: aṣ-Ṣūmāl), officially the Somali Republic (Somali: Jamhuuriyadda Dimuqraadiga soomaliya, Arabic: جمهورية الصومال transliteration: Jumhūriyyat aṣ-Ṣūmāl) and formerly known as the Somali Democratic Republic is the country that represents the 'Horn of Africa'. The capital and largest city is Mogadishu and Somalia gained its independence from Italy on 1 July 1960. On the same day, it united with British Somaliland, which gained independance on 26 June 1960 to form the Somali republic. Somalia has a population of around 10,700,000 according to UN estimates of 2003 but, due to civil wars the country also has Africa's largest diaspora communities. Somali is the main language and is used virtually everywhere and nearly every Somali citizen speaks it. Minority languages do exist, such as Af-Maay, which is spoken in areas in South-Central Somalia by the Rahanweyn tribes, as well as variants of Swahili (Barawe), which are spoken along the coast by Arabs. The Somalis are almost entirely Sunni Muslims. Christianity's influence was significantly reduced in the 1970s when church-run schools were closed and missionaries sent home. Somalia has a very diverse cuisine that varies significantly from regoin to region though there are number of similarities with Ethiopian cuisine.

    Basbousa
     Origin: Somalia
    Muufo Baraawe
     (Somali Bread)
     Origin: Somalia
    Somalian Tea
     Origin: Somalia
    Curried Corn
     Origin: Somalia
    Sambusa
     Origin: Somalia
    Sorghum Bread
     Origin: Somalia
    Maraq Bilaash
     (Cherry Tomato Sauce)
     Origin: Somalia
    Somali Crabmeat Stew
     Origin: Somalia
    Xalwa
     Origin: Somalia
    Masale
     Origin: Somalia
    Somalian Soup
     Origin: Somalia

Tanzanian Recipes

Tanzania, officially the United Republic of Tanzania (Swahili: Jamhuri ya Muungano wa Tanzania), is an East African country named for the union of Tanganyika, its mainland part, and the Zanzibar islands off its east coast. Tanganyika united with Zanzibar in 1964, forming the United Republic of Tanganyika and Zanzibar, which later the same year was renamed the United Republic of Tanzania. THe capital and largest city is Dar es Salam (though the legislature sits in Dodoma) and Tanganyika achieved independence from Britain on December 9, 1961 — whilst Zanzibar achieved independence on January 12, 1964. The African population consists of more than 120 ethnic groups, of which the Sukuma, Haya, Nyakyusa, Nyamwezi, and Chagga have more than 1 million members. Other groups include the Pare, Sambaa or Shambala and Ngoni. The majority of Tanzanians, including such large ethnic groups as the Sukuma and the Nyamwezi, have Bantu origins. Tanzania is a religiously divided country, with, on the mainland, Muslims account for 35% of the population, an estimated 30% of the population is Christian, and 35% adheres to traditional faiths. On Zanzibar, by contrast, the population is 99% Muslim. Though there is no official language as such, Swahili is the de facto official language, with English gaining ascendancy once more after the opening of the economy.

    Baked Chicken in Groundnut Sauce
     Origin: Tanzania
    Makubi
     Origin: Tanzania
    Swahili Roast Beef
     Origin: Tanzania
    Baked Green Bananas in Orange Syrup
     Origin: Tanzania
    Mango-Orange Drink
     Origin: Tanzania
    Tanzanian Boko-Boko
     Origin: Tanzania
    Braised Duck with Orange and Lime Sauce
     Origin: Tanzania
    Mchicha
     (Spinach, Coconut and Peanuts)
     Origin: Tanzania
    Tanzanian Coconut Bean Soup
     Origin: Tanzania
    Breadfruit with Tomato and Peppers
     Origin: Tanzania
    Mtori
     (Cream of Plantain Soup)
     Origin: Tanzania
    Tanzanian Coconut Bean Soup II
     Origin: Tanzania
    Curried Squash
     Origin: Tanzania
    Nyama ya Figo
     (Beef Steak and Kidneys)
     Origin: Tanzania
    Tanzanian Meat Stew
     Origin: Tanzania
    Dagaa
     (Dried Fish with Tomatoes)
     Origin: Tanzania
    Plantains with Tomato and Greens
     Origin: Tanzania
    Tanzanian Potato Balls
     Origin: Tanzania
    Duckling Dar es Salaam
     Origin: Tanzania
    Samaki wa Kakuango
     (Steamed Fish with Fried Onions)
     Origin: Tanzania
    Tanzanian Vegetable Soup
     Origin: Tanzania
    Firigisi za Kuku
     (Chicken Gizzard Appetizer)
     Origin: Tanzania
    Spicy Braised Cabbage
     Origin: Tanzania
    Yellow Coconut Rice
     Origin: Tanzania
    Fruit of Africa Pie
     Origin: Tanzania
    Squash and Yam Futari
     Origin: Tanzania
    Futari
     (Sweet Potato and Pumpkin in Coconut Milk)
     Origin: Tanzania
    Supu ya Ndizi
     (Plantain Soup)
     Origin: Tanzania

Ugandan Recipes

Uganda, officially: Republic of Uganda; Jamhuri ya Uganda is a landlocked East Afrian country on the shores of the Great Lakes. The apital and largest city is Kampala and independence was gained from Britain on October 9th 1962. Uganda is ethnically diverse and no grouping forms a majority of the populaton. Some 40 different languages are spoken and English and Swahili are currently the official languages. Though the most widely spoken local language in Uganda is Luganda, spoken predominantly in the urban concentrations of Kampala, the capital city, and in towns and localities in the Buganda region of Uganda which encompasses Kampala. The Lusoga and Runyankore languages follow, spoken predominantly in the south-eastern & south-western parts of Uganda respectively. Christians of all denominations made up 85.1% of Uganda's population. The Catholic Church has the largest number of adherents (41.9%), followed by the Anglican Church of Uganda (35.9%). The second most preferred religion of Uganda is Islam, with Muslims representing 12.1% of the population.

    Amandazi
     Origin: Uganda
    Choroko Sauce
     Origin: Uganda
    Ugandan Kabobs
     Origin: Uganda
    Amashaza mu gitoke
     (Peas with Plantains)
     Origin: Uganda
    Cream of Peanut Soup
     Origin: Uganda
    Ugandan Plantain Cake
     Origin: Uganda
    Beans with Cassava
     Origin: Uganda
    Kashata na nazi
     (Ugandan Coconut Candy)
     Origin: Uganda
    Ugandan Smoked Fish Stew
     Origin: Uganda
    Boo with Okra
     Origin: Uganda
    Matooke
     Origin: Uganda
    Ugandan Steamed Fish
     Origin: Uganda
    Bunyoro Stew
     Origin: Uganda
    Oluwombo
     Origin: Uganda
    Ugandan Sweet Potato and Pea Soup
     Origin: Uganda
    Chickennat
     Origin: Uganda
    Spinach and Simsim
     Origin: Uganda
    Veal Curry with Bananas
     Origin: Uganda

Zambian Recipes

Zambia, officially: Republic of Zambia Formerly Northern Rhodesia, the country's name reflects the Zambezi river. The capital and largest city is Lusaka and Zambia gained independence from Britain on October 24th 1964. Zambia's population comprises about 72, mostly Bantu-speaking ethnic groups, but almost 90% of Zambians belong to the nine main ethnolinguistic groups: the Bemba, Nyanja-Chewa, Tonga, Tumbuka, Lunda, Luvale, Kaonde, Nkoya and Lozi. he official language is English, used to conduct official business and is the medium of instruction in schools. Commonly-spoken indigenous languages include the 7 major languages: Chibemba, Chinyanja, Lunda, Chitonga, Kaonde, Silozi and Luvale. These 7 languages are taught in schools and broadcast on national radio and television. All-in-all there are 42 languages spoken in Zambia. Zambia's constitution identifies the country as a Christian nation, but a variety of religious traditions exist. Traditional religious thought blends easily with Christian beliefs in many of the country's syncretic churches. Islam also has a visible presence especially in urban settings.

    Bean Leaf Starters
     Origin: Zambia
    Ifisashi
     Origin: Zambia
    Tiger Fish with Greens
     Origin: Zambia
    Binch Akara
     (Bean Drops)
     Origin: Zambia
    Kapenta
     Origin: Zambia
    Tomato and Peanut Relish
     Origin: Zambia
    Curried Gazelle
     Origin: Zambia
    Nshima
     Origin: Zambia
    Tongabezi Chicken Curry
     Origin: Zambia
    Golabjamoun
     (Sweet Potato Cakes)
     Origin: Zambia
    Pineapple Chutney
     Origin: Zambia
    Zambian Piri Piri
     Origin: Zambia

Zimbabwean Recipes

Zimbabwe, officially: the Republic of Zimbabwe and formerly the Republic of Rhodesia and Zimbabwe Rhodesia, is a landlocked country in the southern part of the continent of Africa, between the Zambezi and Limpopo rivers. The capital and largest city is Harare and Zimbabwe (as rhodesia) gained independence from Britain on November 11 1965. The country was officially re-named Zimbabwe on April 18th 1980. Zimbabwe posessed one of the strongest economies of any Afrian country, but under the regine of Robert Mugabe its economy has collapsed. The main ethnic groups in Zimbabwe are: Shona (82%). Ndebele (9%) and Bantus of other ethnicity (9%). There are small minorities of White Zimbabweans (1.5%), Mixed race (0.5%) and Asian (0.5%). English is the official language of Zimbabwe, though less than 2.5%, mainly the white and Coloured (mixed race) minorities, consider it their native language. The rest of the population speak Shona (76%) and Ndebele (18%). Forty to fifty percent of Zimbabweans attend Christian churches. Around ten percent are Roman Catholics, who have an Archbishop of Harare. However like most former European colonies, Christianity is often mixed with enduring traditional beliefs. Besides Christianity, ancestral worship is the most practiced non-Christian religion which involves ancestor worship and spiritual intercession.

    Chicken Stew with Sadza Dumplings
     Origin: Zimbabwe
    Nhopi
     (Maize Meal with Pumpkin)
     Origin: Zimbabwe
    Zimbabwe Greens
     Origin: Zimbabwe
    Corn Meal with Pumpkin
     Origin: Zimbabwe
    Nyma ye Huku
     (Zimbabwean Chicken Stew)
     Origin: Zimbabwe
    Zimbabwean Malva Pudding
     Origin: Zimbabwe
    Dovi
     (Peanut Butter Stew)
     Origin: Zimbabwe
    Pineapple Ham with Avocado
     Origin: Zimbabwe
    Zimbabwean Sweet Potato Biscuits
     Origin: Zimbabwe
    Isidudu
     Origin: Zimbabwe
    Sadza
     (Corn Porridge)
     Origin: Zimbabwe


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