breakfast Recipes
212 delicious breakfast recipes from around the world
Harcha (Moroccan Semolina Griddle Bread)
A delightful and essential Moroccan breakfast bread, Harcha is a simple yet satisfying griddle cake made from semolina. Its slightly grainy texture and golden-brown crust make it perfect for enjoying with sweet or savory toppings.
Kefta Tagine bil Beid (Moroccan Meatball Tagine with Eggs)
A flavorful and comforting Moroccan dish featuring spiced beef meatballs simmered in a rich tomato sauce, finished with perfectly poached eggs. Traditionally cooked and served in a tagine, this dish is popular for breakfast but also makes a delightful lunch or light dinner.
Kinche (Ethiopian Cracked Wheat Porridge)
A hearty and comforting Ethiopian breakfast porridge made from toasted cracked wheat, enriched with spiced clarified butter (niter kibbeh). It's a simple yet flavorful dish, akin to a savory cream of wheat.
Krachel (Moroccan Anise Rolls)
Soft, sweet Moroccan rolls infused with the fragrant aroma of anise and a hint of orange blossom water, topped with toasted sesame seeds. Perfect for breakfast or tea time.
Masa (Waina)
Northern Nigerian fermented rice cakes, often called 'Waina', are delightful, slightly tangy, and subtly sweet fritters. Traditionally made with a fermented rice batter and fried in a specialized dimpled pan, they are a popular breakfast or snack.
Mosa (Nigerian Plantain Fritters)
Deliciously sweet and soft fritters made from mashed overripe plantains, lightly spiced with nutmeg and fried to a golden crisp. Perfect as a snack or a delightful breakfast treat.
Msemen
Msemen is a traditional Moroccan square flatbread known for its incredibly flaky, layered texture. It's often enjoyed for breakfast or as a snack, served warm with honey and butter.
Omelette Berbère (Moroccan Berber Omelette)
A rustic and flavorful Berber omelette featuring eggs cooked with fresh tomatoes and bell peppers, seasoned with cumin, and traditionally served directly from a tagine. This simple yet satisfying dish is perfect for breakfast or a light meal.
Pannekoek
Authentic South African pannekoek (plural: pannekoeke) are thin, crepe-like pancakes, traditionally served rolled with a generous dusting of cinnamon sugar. They are a beloved treat, perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert.
Quanta Firfir (Ethiopian Dried Beef Firfir)
A hearty and flavorful Ethiopian dish featuring dried spiced beef (quanta) rehydrated and tossed with torn injera bread and a fragrant spiced butter (niter kibbeh). Traditionally a traveler's meal, it's now enjoyed widely.
Rghaïf (Moroccan Laminated Flatbread)
Rghaïf is a traditional Moroccan laminated flatbread, known for its incredibly flaky, layered texture. Perfect for breakfast or as a side, it's often served with honey, cheese, or even stuffed with savory fillings.
Sfenj (Moroccan Doughnuts)
Sfenj are delightful Moroccan doughnuts, characterized by their crispy exterior and airy, fluffy interior. Traditionally enjoyed as a street food breakfast, they are simple to make and incredibly satisfying.
Suf Fitfit (Ethiopian Sunflower Seed Porridge with Injera)
A hearty and flavorful Ethiopian dish made from ground roasted sunflower seeds, cooked into a thick porridge and then mixed with torn pieces of injera. Traditionally enjoyed during fasting periods, it's a nutritious and satisfying meal.
Ting (Fermented Sorghum Porridge)
A traditional South African breakfast porridge made from fermented sorghum. It has a distinct sour flavor from the fermentation process, balanced with sweetness. Can be enjoyed warm or cold.
Uphuthu (Crumbly Maize Meal)
Uphuthu is a traditional South African dish, often referred to as Zulu-style pap. It's characterized by its distinct crumbly texture, achieved by cooking maize meal until it separates into small, dry granules. It is traditionally served with amasi (fermented milk) for a tangy contrast.
Waakye (Ghanaian Rice and Beans)
A hearty and flavorful Ghanaian staple of rice and black-eyed peas, traditionally colored red with millet leaves or baking soda. Often enjoyed for breakfast or as a satisfying meal any time of day, served with a variety of delicious accompaniments.
Ye'misir Firfir (Spicy Lentil and Injera Salad)
A quick and flavorful Ethiopian dish made by tearing leftover spicy lentil stew (misir wot) and injera bread into bite-sized pieces, then gently warming them together with spiced clarified butter. It's a fantastic way to repurpose yesterday's meal into a satisfying breakfast or light lunch.
Ye'siga Firfir (Spicy Beef and Injera Scramble)
A quick and flavorful dish made from leftover beef stew (siga wot) and torn injera bread, often enjoyed as a hearty breakfast or a satisfying meal any time of day. The niter kibbeh adds a fragrant, spiced butter richness.
Classic Australian Vegemite Toast
The quintessential Australian breakfast: perfectly toasted bread, generously buttered, and topped with a thin, savory layer of Vegemite. An iconic and beloved staple.
Flat White Coffee
An iconic Australian and New Zealand coffee invention, the Flat White is characterized by its rich espresso base topped with a thin, velvety layer of microfoam, creating a smooth and integrated drinking experience.