Explore the flavours
of West Africa

one plate at a time

Many of the West African and West Central African recipes featured here are plant-based interpretations of traditional dishes.

At its core, West African food is plant-inclined. However, the use of smoked meats and seafood are part of the food culture, which has also been influenced by transcontinental trade and colonialism. We encourage you to explore and research the recipes, and make them your own. Enjoy!

Recipes

Jollof Summer Cherry Tomatoes
Cherry tomatoes are bright, incredibly juicy and deliver intensely sweet, almost candy-like flavor when they are in the height of their season. This sweetness is balanced with the deep rich spices, like those in our jollof spice mix. Serve these...
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nigerian jollof rice, ekaterra

There is a friendly debate among West Africans as to who has the best jollof rice. Mostly this 'debate' is between Ghanians and Nigerians, even though jollof rice is made in many ways by people across the region.

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