By using this site, you agree to the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.
Accept
Lifestyle UgandaLifestyle Uganda
  • Home
  • News
    • International News & Politics
    • Education
    • Sports
    • Money & Finance
    • Mobile and Telecommunication
    News
    Lifestyle Uganda brings you the latest news and information on Africa, Wizkid, Azawi, and Eddy Kenzo right from the heart of the industry.
    Show More
    Top News
    Lycamobile Uganda data bundles and voice (1)
    Lycamobile Uganda: 4 Most Frequently Asked Questions & Answers
    5th November 2021
    Who is John Blaq: Biography, Profile and Life Story of Kashada John
    Who is John Blaq: Biography, Profile and Life Story of Kashada John
    19th September 2020
    lifestyleug.com__kcb bank airtel money super saver (1)
    Airtel Uganda Launches ‘airtel Money Super Saver’ in Partnership with KCB Bank
    15th November 2021
    Latest News
    $10,000 Donated by Exness to Help 2022 Nigerian Flood Victims
    20th January 2023
    Former Brazilian Minister of Sports Pele Died at the Age of 82
    30th December 2022
    37 Visa Exempt Countries to Uganda: A Complete List
    7th December 2022
    Who is Patrick Oboi Amuriat: Biography, Early Life, Family, Education, Career and Controversies
    28th November 2022
  • Business
  • Entertainment
    • Music
    • Celebrity
    • Biography
    • Lifestyle
      • Fitness
      • Pop Culture
      • Recipes
      • Travel/Culture
    Entertainment
    With Lifestyle Uganda Entertainment you will be able to get the latest news from Uganda, Nigeria, Kenya, South Africa entertainment, celebrity gossip, films, TV shows,…
    Show More
    Top News
    Lycamobile Uganda data bundles and voice (1)
    Lycamobile Uganda: 4 Most Frequently Asked Questions & Answers
    5th November 2021
    Who is John Blaq: Biography, Profile and Life Story of Kashada John
    Who is John Blaq: Biography, Profile and Life Story of Kashada John
    19th September 2020
    about Barbie Itungo Kyagulanyi
    Who is Barbie itungo Kyagulanyi: 11 Facts You Need to Know About Bobi Wine’s Wife?
    1st October 2020
    Latest News
    Nominations for the 2023 Oscars: Tems Nominated for Lift Me Up
    25th January 2023
    London’s Tottenham Hotspur Stadium to Host Massive Wizkid Show
    24th January 2023
    Tickets, Lineup, and Dates for Afro Nation Portugal 2023
    23rd January 2023
    Winners of the All Africa Music Awards 2022/2023: Burna Boy, Davido
    21st January 2023
  • Fashion
    • Beauty Trends
    • Accessories
    • Hair
    • Lipstick
    • Makeup
    • Skincare
    FashionShow More
    lifestyleuganda.com__Fenty Beauty appoints Nikita Kering as brand ambassador (1)
    Rihanna’s Fenty Beauty Appoints Nikita Kering As Brand Ambassador
    1st June 2022
    nowthendigital.com__Balenciaga to accept cryptocurrency payments (1)
    Fashion Label Balenciaga to Accept Cryptocurrency Payments in the U.S.
    28th May 2022
    Nicki Minaj at met gala 2022 (1)
    See Nicki Minaj, Hillary Clinton, Elon Musk, Alicia Keys and More at the 2022 Met Gala
    3rd May 2022
    lifestyleuganda.com-Judith Heard wins Miss Environment Africa International
    Judith Heard wins Miss Environment Africa International in India
    4th April 2022
    lifestyleuganda.com__judith heard india miss environment contest (1)
    Miss Environment International 2022: Judith Heard arrives in India
    22nd March 2022
  • Health & Living
  • Tips & Advice
Search
© 2023 Lifestyle Uganda. All Rights Reserved.
Reading: Top 5 Traditional African Foods and Where They Originate
Share
Sign In
Notification Show More
Latest News
partnership of Liquid Intelligent Technologies with Nokia
Liquid Intelligent Technologies and Nokia Partner to Drive Africa’s Innovation
Sponsored by APO GroupAPO Group
ashwagandha benefits
Ashwagandha: What Is It and How Does It Work?
Health & Living
Tems at 2023 Oscar nominations
Nominations for the 2023 Oscars: Tems Nominated for Lift Me Up
Entertainment Music
Wizkid announces London Date 29th July 2023
London’s Tottenham Hotspur Stadium to Host Massive Wizkid Show
Entertainment Music
burna boy afro nation 2023
Tickets, Lineup, and Dates for Afro Nation Portugal 2023
Entertainment Music
Aa
Lifestyle UgandaLifestyle Uganda
Aa
  • Home
  • News
  • Business
  • Entertainment
  • Health & Living
Search
  • Home
  • News
    • International News & Politics
    • Education
    • Sports
    • Money & Finance
    • Mobile and Telecommunication
  • Business
  • Entertainment
    • Music
    • Celebrity
    • Biography
    • Lifestyle
  • Fashion
    • Beauty Trends
    • Accessories
    • Hair
    • Lipstick
    • Makeup
    • Skincare
  • Health & Living
  • Tips & Advice
Have an existing account? Sign In
Follow US
© 2023 Lifestyle Uganda. A Now & Entertainment Media Company. All Rights Reserved.
Lifestyle Uganda > Blog > Lifestyle > Travel/Culture > Top 5 Traditional African Foods and Where They Originate
NewsTravel/Culture

Top 5 Traditional African Foods and Where They Originate

Musasi Isaac Christopher
Last updated: 2022/02/08 at 3:39 PM
Musasi Isaac Christopher
Share
3 Min Read
top 5 traditional African foods
Traditional African foods and where they originate. Photo/Shutterstock
SHARE

The continent of Africa is made up of hundreds of different African cultures with different types of traditional foods. In this article, we explore these foods.

top 5 traditional African foods
Here are the top 5 traditional African dishes with their origins. PHOTO via@Shutterstock

KAMPALA | LIFESTYLE UGANDA (https://lifestyleuganda.com/) — Though Africa is often referred to as a country, it is actually a continent with dozens of African cultures, each of which has its own traditional foods. We explore these in this article.

Contents
Bunny chow (South Africa)Piri Piri chicken (Mozambique)Jollof rice (Nigeria)Koshari (Egypt)Pastilla au pigeon (Morocco)
  • 5 African Countries That Americans Can Visit Without or With Visa on Entry
  • 14th August 2020
  • The Best 7 Foods to Eat on Each Continent
  • 28th July 2020
  • AFRIMA Awards 2018: Bebe Cool Wins Best Male East African Artist – See Full List
  • 25th November 2018

There’s no one “African” cuisine, but there are hundreds of yummy local delicacies. Let’s take a look at the top 5 traditional African foods and where they originate.

SEE ALSO  Kisoro Leaders Ask Museveni to Pardon Former IGP, General Kale Kayihura

  1. Bunny chow (South Africa)
  2. Piri Piri chicken (Mozambique)
  3. Jollof rice (Nigeria)
  4. Koshari (Egypt)
  5. Pastilla au pigeon (Morocco)

Bunny chow (South Africa)

There aren’t any bunnies in bunny chow, nor is this dish fed to bunnies, but the dish is both yummy and environmentally friendly. Instead of cups or bowls, hollowed-out loaves of bread hold spicy curry.

That means you can eat your curry and have your bread too. To try some bunny chow, head to South Africa.

- Advertisement -

Piri Piri chicken (Mozambique)

Piri piri chicken is basically grilled chicken, except the spices used, make this dish 100 times better than regular, old grilled chicken.

The bird is cooked with lime, garlic, peppers, coconut milk, and piri piri sauce. It’s a perfect example of the types of flavors you’d find in Mozambique cuisine. 

Jollof rice (Nigeria)

Jollof rice is most likely the original jambalaya. It’s a dish that’s popular in Nigeria and other West African countries and consists of rice with tomatoes, onions, and peppers.

SEE ALSO  South Korea Postpones Reopening of Schools Over New COVID-19 Cases

Notice that 2 out of the 3 holy trinities of Cajun and Creole cuisine, onions and peppers, are in this dish. 

Koshari (Egypt)

Koshari is a traditional dish in Egypt that almost all families eat. It’s made from rice, macaroni, lentils, chickpeas, and garlic.

- Advertisement -

For the sauce, there’s a hot tomato sauce that you pour all over the rice. You can find this dish in the streets or at takeaway places all over Egypt.

Pastilla au pigeon (Morocco)

This Moroccan speciality is a difficult dish to make. Locals take pigeon meat and make a pie out of it. There’s a crusty, multi-layered dough with thickened egg sauce and a spicy filling.

If you’re in Morocco, you’ll notice this dish being served at weddings and other big celebrations.

- Advertisement -

In other news, Anghami trading on Nasdaq, Kylie Jenner gives birth, Fireboy live in Uganda, Rihanna is pregnant, Cheslie Kryst is dead, Minister Lokodo is dead, Global Music Awards Africa 2022 nominees are out, Nasdaq to list Anghami, 2022 Grammy Awards set for April, and Wizkid heads to iHeartRadio Music Awards 2022.

SEE ALSO  SABC Crown Gospel Awards 2021: The Complete List of Winners

Did we miss anything? Share in the comments your favourite local food.

Share this:

  • Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)
  • More
  • Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)

You Might Also Like

MTN MoMo Now Offers Self-Initiated Reversal for Mobile Customers

Shelter Afrique Approves USD13 Million Credit Line for Mixta Africa

Why You Should Consider Forex Trading in South Africa

Landmark Africa Receives a USD24 Million Housing Loan From Shelter Afrique

5 Ways the Internet is Helping Businesses Grow

TAGGED: African foods, Bunny chow South Africa, dozens of African cultures, Jollof rice Nigeria, Koshari Egypt, Pastilla au pigeon Morocco, Piri Piri chicken Mozambique, top 5 traditional African foods, traditional African foods

Sign Up For Daily Newsletter

Be keep up! Get the latest breaking news delivered straight to your inbox.
I have read and agree to the terms & conditions
By signing up, you agree to our Terms of Use and acknowledge the data practices in our Privacy Policy. You may unsubscribe at any time.
Musasi Isaac Christopher 19th April 2020
Share this Article
Facebook Twitter Whatsapp Whatsapp Reddit Copy Link
Share
By Musasi Isaac Christopher
Follow:
An aspiring Lifestyle blogger who specializes in health, food and restaurant sectors. WhatsApp me on +256759100143.
Previous Article Jumo South African fintech startup Jumo and the Growing African Fintech Industry
Next Article Castle Lite Unlocking Cardi B Cardi B to still headline Castle Lite Unlocks on 5 December 2020
Leave a comment Leave a comment

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Stay Connected

45.2k Followers Like
5.1k Followers Follow
213 Followers Pin
35.6k Followers Follow
11k Subscribers Subscribe
400 Followers Follow
- Advertisement -

Latest News

partnership of Liquid Intelligent Technologies with Nokia edit
Liquid Intelligent Technologies and Nokia Partner to Drive Africa’s Innovation
Business Technology & Science 2nd February 2023
ashwagandha benefits edit
Ashwagandha: What Is It and How Does It Work?
Health & Living 25th January 2023
Tems at 2023 Oscar nominations edit
Nominations for the 2023 Oscars: Tems Nominated for Lift Me Up
Entertainment Music 25th January 2023
Wizkid announces London Date 29th July 2023 edit
London’s Tottenham Hotspur Stadium to Host Massive Wizkid Show
Entertainment Music 24th January 2023

Follow Us

//

At Lifestyle Uganda, we inform, entertain, and inspire action through the content we create — empowering you to live a celebrity life.

Quick Link

  • Home
  • News
  • Business
  • Entertainment
  • Health & Living

Top Categories

  • About Us
  • Send a Tip
  • Terms of Use
  • Privacy Policy
  • Contact

Sign Up for Our Newsletter

Subscribe to our newsletter to get our newest articles instantly!

I have read and agree to the terms & conditions
Lifestyle UgandaLifestyle Uganda
Follow US

© 2023 Lifestyle Uganda. A Now & Entertainment Media Company. All Rights Reserved.

Join Us!

Subscribe to our newsletter and never miss our latest news, podcasts etc..

I have read and agree to the terms & conditions
Zero spam, Unsubscribe at any time.

Removed from reading list

Undo
 

Loading Comments...
 

    Welcome Back!

    Sign in to your account

    Lost your password?