10 Most spicy African foods

1. Ata din din

A dish for those who like their food extra spicy. This dish originates from Nigeria. Ata din din is made with pepper soup spices, chilli peppers, and beef or chicken. It is said to be so spicy that it will make your eyes water. it is packed with nutritional benefits that help to improve your overall health.

How to make Ata din din

Ingredients:

Pepper soup spices

Chili peppers

Beef or chicken

Water

Instructions:

Add the beef or chicken to a pot of boiling water. Add the pepper soup spices and chilli peppers. Cook until the meat is tender. Serve with rice or fufu.

2. Chicken stew

This dish is a spicy chicken stew that is popular in countries like Ghana, Nigeria, and Senegal. It is packed with health benefits like reducing inflammation and boosting immunity. The stew is made by cooking chicken in a spicy tomato and pepper sauce.

How to make West African chicken stew

Ingredients:

Chicken thighs

Tomatoes

Red bell peppers

Knorr Chicken cubes

Onion

Garlic

Chilli pepper

Cumin

Ginger

Instructions:

Start by heating some oil in a large pot. Then, add the chicken and cook until it is browned. Next, add the onions, garlic, and ginger. Cook for a few minutes until the onions are softened. Then, add the tomatoes, bell peppers, chilli peppers, and cumin. Stir well and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and let simmer for 30 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through. Serve with rice or couscous.

3. Jollof Rice

Jollof rice is a West African dish that is popular in countries like Ghana, Nigeria, Senegal, and Gambia. It is a one-pot dish that is made by cooking rice in a spicy tomato and pepper sauce. It aids digestion, boosts immunity, and is high in antioxidants.

How to make Jollof rice

Ingredients:

Rice

Tomatoes

Knorr chicken cubes

Salt

Basic seasoning (curry, thyme, and chicken seasoning)

Red bell peppers

Onion

Garlic

Chilli pepper

Chicken

Instructions:

Wash the rice three to four times and place it aside. Boil and fry the chicken and put it aside. Slice some of the onions and blend the others with the peppers and tomatoes to make a thick puree. heat the puree on fir to remove excess water. Start the cooking by heating some oil in a large pot.

Then, add the sliced onions and puree and let it cook for five minutes. Next, add the chicken stock, seasoning, knorr cubes, garlic, and ginger, and then add water to the level you think will cook the rice. Cook for a few minutes until it starts boiling. Add salt and taste it is enough.

Then, add the washed rice and cook on low heat for at least 30 minutes or until the rice is cooked through. Regularly check the rice at intervals to regulate the heat and to check if the rice is properly cooked. Serve with chicken or beef.

4. Curry goat

Curry goat is a popular dish in Jamaica, Trinidad, Guyana, and other Caribbean countries. It is made by cooking goat meat in a spicy curry sauce. Curry goat is packed with protein and vitamins that are essential for good health and it also aids in digestion.

How to make curry goat

Ingredients:

Goat meat

Curry powder

All-purpose seasoning

Thyme

Green onion

Scotch bonnet pepper

Garlic

Onion

Instructions:

Cut the goat meat into cubes and season it with curry powder, all-purpose seasoning, thyme, green onion, scotch bonnet pepper, garlic, and onion. Let it marinate for at least two hours.

Heat some oil in a large pot and then add the goat meat. Cook until the goat meat is browned. Then, add water and let it simmer for about an hour or until the goat meat is cooked through.

Serve with rice or boiled yam.

5. Chakalaka

Chakalaka is a popular South African dish that is made by cooking vegetables in a spicy tomato and pepper sauce. It is high in fibre and antioxidants and it aids digestion. Chakalaka is usually served with bread, rice, pap, or stews.

How to make chakalaka

Ingredients:

Canned tomatoes

Onion

Green pepper

Carrots

Beans

Chilli pepper

Instructions:

Dice the onion and green pepper and slice the carrots. heat some oil in a large pot and then add the onions, green peppers, and carrots. Cook for a few minutes until the vegetables are softened.

Then, add the canned tomatoes, beans, and chilli pepper. Stir well and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 15 minutes or until the chakalaka is heated through.

Serve with bread, rice, pap, or stews. Enjoy!

6. Banku and Okra stew

Banku and okra stew is a popular dish in Ghana. It is made by cooking Banku (a type of fermented corn dough) in a spicy tomato and pepper sauce with okra. Banku and okra stew is high in protein and fibre and aids digestion.

How to make Banku and okra stew

Ingredients:

Banku

Okra

Tomatoes

Onion

Green pepper

Palm oil

Seasoning

Instructions:

Slice the onion and green pepper and dice the tomatoes. heat some palm oil in a large pot and then add the onions, green peppers, and tomatoes. Cook for a few minutes until the vegetables are softened.

Then, add the okra, and then the seasoning. Stir well and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 15 minutes or until the stew is heated through.

Serve with banku, rice, fufu, or boiled yam.

7. Kebabs

Kebabs are a popular dish in many African countries. They are made by skewering meat (usually chicken, beef, or lamb) and vegetables (usually peppers and onions) and then grilling them. Kebabs are high in protein and low in fat.

How to make kebabs

Ingredients:

Chicken, beef, or lamb

Peppers

Onions

Skewers

Instructions:

Cut the meat and vegetables into cubes. Marinate the meat with your choice of spices and let it sit for at least 30 minutes.

Thread the meat and vegetables onto the skewers. Grill the kebabs for about 15 minutes or until the meat is cooked through.

Serve with rice, salad, or bread.

8. Pili-pili chicken

Pili-pili chicken is a popular dish in Kenya. It is made by marinating chicken in pili-pili (a type of chilli pepper) sauce and then grilling it. Pili-pili chicken is high in protein, vitamins and minerals.

How to make pili-pili chicken

Ingredients:

Chicken

Pili-pili sauce

Instructions:

Marinate the chicken in the pili-pili sauce for at least 30 minutes. Grill the chicken for about 15 minutes or until it is cooked through. Serve with rice, salad, or bread.

9. Pepper soup

Pepper soup is a popular dish in many African countries. It is made by cooking peppers and other spices in water or broth to make a soup. Pepper soup can be made with or without meat.

How to make pepper soup

Ingredients:

Peppers

Other spices (onion, garlic, ginger, etc.)

Water or broth

Goat meat (optional)

Instructions:

Dice the onion and peppers and mince the garlic and ginger. heat some oil in a large pot and then add the onion, garlic, and ginger. Cook for a few minutes until the vegetables are softened. Then, add the peppers and water or broth. Bring to a boil and let it simmer for about 15 minutes.

If you are using goat meat, add it now and let it cook for a few more minutes. Season to taste and serve hot. It can be eaten with rice, yam, or eaten alone.

10. BBQ Chicken

BBQ chicken is a popular dish in many African countries. It is made by grilling chicken that has been marinated in a BBQ sauce. BBQ chicken is high in protein, vitamins and minerals.

How to make BBQ chicken

Ingredients:

Chicken

BBQ sauce

Instructions:

Marinate the chicken in BBQ sauce for at least 30 minutes. Grill the chicken for about 15 minutes or until it is cooked through. Serve with rice, salad, or bread. You can also add some veggies like onion, green pepper, or tomato to the grill if you like.

Allergies

If you have a peanut allergy, do not eat warthog or bushpig with peanut sauce. If you have a shellfish allergy, do not eat pili-pili chicken. If you have a gluten allergy, do not eat chilli con Carne.

Overall, if you have pepper allergies, do not eat anything on this list. If you have any other allergies, please consult your doctor before eating any of these dishes.

Where to buy the ingredients to make these spicy African delicacies

You can buy the ingredients to make these dishes at any African market or online. If you are in the UK, Check out our website. We have a variety of ingredients you can use to cook almost any African or Caribbean dish.

African food is not for the faint-hearted. It is packed with spices and flavours that will tantalize your taste buds. So, if you are looking for a culinary adventure, then these three dishes are a great place to start.