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Kankankan Brochettes

Kankankan Brochettes are West African-style grilled beef skewers rubbed with a spicy peanut and chili blend, threaded with red onion and bell pepper, and brightened with lime. Smoky, nutty, and fiery, they’re perfect for the grill.

🇬🇳 Guinea$$

Agashe

Agashe is a Sudanese/Chadian-style grilled meat skewer coated in a spiced peanut rub, then flame-grilled and served with bread, lemon, and onions. It’s smoky, spicy, and nutty with a bright citrus finish.

🇸🇩 Sudan$$

Isombe

Isombe is a hearty Central African (Rwanda/DRC/Burundi) stew of cassava leaves simmered with peanut butter, palm oil, aromatics, chili, and smoked fish, traditionally served with rice, plantains, or ugali. Rich, earthy, and comforting, it’s a staple celebratory dish with deep greens and nutty depth.

🇷🇼 Rwanda$$

Smoki

Smoki is a crunchy, peanut-flavored puffed corn snack inspired by the beloved Balkan classic—light, savory, and slightly smoky-sweet. Perfect for casual munching, game nights, or party bowls.

🇷🇸 Serbia$

Dolo Beletou

Dolo Beletou is a rich and flavorful West African chicken dish, combining aromatic spices and creamy peanut butter to create a savory and slightly spicy sauce.

🇧🇫 Burkina Faso$$

Arachide Madora

Arachide Madora is a savory and spicy stew featuring the nutty flavor of ground peanuts balanced with tender madora and aromatic spices, perfect for warming up any meal time.

🇳🇪 Niger$

Gambian Kaffatou

Gambian Kaffatou is a savory and spicy dish featuring succulent chicken cooked with a rich peanut sauce, infused with a medley of aromatic spices and served over comforting white rice.

🇬🇲 Gambia$$

Kanda Ti Nyama

Kanda Ti Nyama is a flavorful African stew made with tender beef, rich peanut butter, and vibrant spices, creating a hearty meal perfect for any time of the day.

🇨🇫 Central African Republic$$

Gambian Kankankan

Gambian Kankankan is a savory and hearty dish featuring tender beef simmered with a blend of onions, tomatoes, and peanuts, creating a rich, nutty sauce that's perfectly paired with rice.

🇬🇲 Gambia$$

Mwambe Curry

Mwambe Curry is a rich and flavorful stew made with tender chicken, creamy peanut butter sauce, and a blend of aromatic spices, served with rice and plantains for a satisfying meal.

🇨🇩 Democratic Republic of the Congo$$

I've been...

Kankankan Brochettes

Agashe

Isombe

Smoki

Dolo Beletou

Arachide Madora

Gambian Kaffatou

Kanda Ti Nyama

Gambian Kankankan

Mwambe Curry

I've been...

Kankankan Brochettes

Agashe

Isombe

Smoki

Dolo Beletou

Arachide Madora

Gambian Kaffatou

Kanda Ti Nyama

Gambian Kankankan

Mwambe Curry