From our kitchen
African recipes worth cooking this week
Six dishes at the heart of West African home cooking. Each one lists the exact ingredients you can pick up from our shelves today.
West Africa
Jollof Rice
The centrepiece of every celebration — long grain rice simmered in a smoky pepper and tomato base until every grain is stained deep red.
Nigeria
Egusi Soup
Rich melon-seed soup loaded with goat meat, pomo and leafy greens — best eaten with a soft ball of pounded yam.
Nigeria & Ghana
Pounded Yam & Fufu
Smooth, stretchy swallow made in minutes from quality yam flour — the perfect partner for any rich soup.
Ghana
Banku with Grilled Tilapia
Gently fermented corn and cassava dough served with grilled fish and a fiery fresh pepper grind.
Ghana
Waakye
Rice and beans cooked with sorghum leaves for that signature deep colour, served with shito and boiled egg.
Ghana
Kenkey
Fermented corn dough steamed in husks — tangy, filling and unbeatable with fried fish and pepper.