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African inspired food

North African food is already hugely popular in the UK, but this vast continent has so much more to offer. Try plantain, red red stews and spicy rice dishes.

Beef, black-eyed bean and plantain hotpot

by Selasi Gbormittah

A West African take on a classic hotpot, combine fiery Scotch bonnet with comforting beans and sweet plantain. This dish makes a little beef go further.

Main course

Jollof rice

by Tobi Akingbolagun

Red-red stew with spiced plantain

by Zoe Adjonyah

Jollof rice with fried plantains

by African women's group

Suya beef fillet burger

by Tobi Akingbolagun

Chicken yassa

by The Hairy Bikers

Bunny chow

by Atul Kochhar

Cape Malay-style braised chicken curry

by Matt Tebbutt

Jollof rice with chicken

Malva pudding

by Jules Mercer

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