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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.

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Jollof rice

by Tobi Akingbolagun
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Red-red stew with spiced plantain

by Zoe Adjonyah
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Jollof rice with fried plantains

by African women's group
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Suya beef fillet burger

by Tobi Akingbolagun
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Chicken yassa

by The Hairy Bikers
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Bunny chow

by Atul Kochhar
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Cape Malay-style braised chicken curry

by Matt Tebbutt
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Jollof rice with chicken

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Malva pudding

by Jules Mercer
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