West African Recipes
Across West Africa, cooks share a love of one-pot rice dishes, slow-cooked stews and grilled fish and meat seasoned with pepper, ginger and onion.
This collection brings together recipes rooted in the region, with substitutions for ingredients that can be hard to find abroad.
9 West African recipes
Jollof Rice
Nigerian Favourite
1 hr 5 minsMedium
Jollof Rice with Chicken
Quick & Easy
45 minsMedium
Grilled Fish
Healthy & Tasty
35 minsMedium
Nigerian Chicken Stew
Comfort Food
1 hr 20 minsMedium
Pepper Soup
Nigerian Favourite
1 hrMedium
Moi Moi
Nigerian Favourite
1 hr 30 minsMedium
Fried Plantain (Dodo)
Quick & Easy
15 minsEasy
Beans and Plantain (Beans Porridge)
Budget Friendly
1 hr 25 minsEasy
Coconut Rice
Nigerian Favourite
50 minsEasy
Frequently asked questions
What's the difference between West African and Nigerian food?
Nigerian food is one part of West African cooking. Neighbouring countries share many dishes, such as jollof, but season and cook them differently.
What can I serve with West African stew?
Plain white rice, boiled yam, fried plantain or bread are all traditional choices.