hearty Recipes
209 delicious hearty recipes from around the world
Bissara (Moroccan Fava Bean Soup)
A hearty and comforting Moroccan street food classic, Bissara is a thick, pureed soup made from dried fava beans, seasoned with cumin and garlic, and finished with a generous drizzle of olive oil. Traditionally enjoyed as a breakfast dish, it's perfect for a chilly morning.
Bunny Chow
Durban's iconic street food – a hollowed-out bread loaf filled with a rich, spicy curry. This dish is a delicious testament to Indian-South African fusion cuisine.
Couscous bil Khodra (Moroccan Seven Vegetable Couscous)
A traditional Moroccan Friday dish, this hearty couscous is slow-cooked with a medley of seven vegetables, tender chickpeas, and fragrant spices. It's a comforting and visually stunning meal perfect for sharing.
Dulet
A rich and intensely flavored Ethiopian dish of finely minced organ meats (liver, tripe, lean beef) sautéed with aromatic spices, particularly niter kibbeh and mitmita. It's a celebratory and often spicy breakfast staple.
Edikang Ikong Soup
A rich and nutritious Nigerian vegetable soup, traditionally made with pumpkin leaves (ugu) and water leaves, simmered with assorted meats and fish. This hearty soup is a staple in Efik and Ibibio cuisine.
Efo Riro (Nigerian Spinach Stew)
A rich and flavorful Yoruba-style spinach stew, Efo Riro is a staple in Nigerian cuisine, made with a blend of vegetables, assorted meats, and a savory pepper base. It's hearty, nutritious, and perfect served with traditional Nigerian 'swallow' dishes.
Egusi Soup
A rich and hearty Nigerian staple, this Egusi soup is made from ground melon seeds, simmered with assorted meats, fish, and vibrant leafy greens. It's a comforting and flavorful dish perfect for any occasion.
Egusi Soup (Traditional)
Nigeria's rich and hearty Egusi soup, made from ground melon seeds, is a staple in many households. This recipe focuses on the traditional 'fried' method, resulting in a thick, nutritious soup loaded with assorted meats, fish, and vibrant greens. Its complex flavor profile and satisfying texture make it a celebratory dish.
Egyptian Dried Molokhia Soup
A comforting and flavorful Egyptian soup made from dried molokhia leaves, perfect for enjoying this classic dish year-round. This recipe focuses on the dried leaf method, offering a rich and aromatic experience.
Ethiopian Ful
A hearty and flavorful Ethiopian fava bean stew, perfect for breakfast, infused with the aromatic spices of berbere and the rich flavor of niter kibbeh.
Ewa Agoyin (Mashed Beans with Spicy Palm Oil Sauce)
A beloved Lagos street food classic, Ewa Agoyin features tender mashed beans generously topped with a rich, dark, and intensely flavorful spicy palm oil sauce. It's a hearty and satisfying dish, often enjoyed with crusty bread.
Ful Medames
Ful Medames is a hearty and flavorful Egyptian breakfast staple made from slow-cooked fava beans, mashed with aromatic garlic, bright lemon juice, and rich olive oil. This ancient dish is both deeply satisfying and essential to Egyptian cuisine.
Gatsby Sandwich
A legendary Cape Town street food, the Gatsby is a foot-long roll generously stuffed with crispy chips (fries), your choice of protein, and fresh toppings, all drenched in a spicy peri-peri sauce. It's a hearty, shareable meal perfect for satisfying serious hunger.
Genfo (Ethiopian Teff Porridge)
Genfo is a hearty and traditional Ethiopian breakfast porridge made from teff flour, enriched with spiced clarified butter (niter kibbeh) and a kick of berbere spice. It's typically served thick and is a staple for starting the day.
Gomen Be'siga (Collard Greens with Beef)
A hearty and flavorful Ethiopian stew featuring tender collard greens simmered with succulent beef, infused with the aromatic spice blend of niter kibbeh (spiced clarified butter). This is a non-fasting version.
Harira
A hearty and flavorful Moroccan tomato and lentil soup, enriched with chickpeas, herbs, and often lamb or beef. Traditionally served to break the fast during Ramadan, it's a comforting and nourishing meal.
Harira Fassia (Fez-Style Harira)
A rich and aromatic Fez-style harira, a quintessential Moroccan soup traditionally enjoyed to break the fast during Ramadan. This version features tender lamb, hearty legumes, and a distinct blend of spices, thickened with a traditional flour slurry.
Hoenderpastei (South African Chicken Pie)
A comforting and classic South African chicken pie featuring tender, shredded chicken in a rich, creamy sauce, encased in flaky puff pastry. Perfect for a hearty meal.
Kawareh (Egyptian Cow Feet Soup)
A deeply flavorful and comforting Egyptian soup made from slow-cooked cow feet, infused with aromatic spices. This traditional dish is known for its rich, gelatinous broth and tender meat, often served with crusty bread and a tangy vinegar dressing.
Koshari
Egypt's national dish - a hearty and flavorful vegetarian layered meal of rice, lentils, and pasta, generously topped with a spiced tomato sauce and crispy fried onions.
Koshary
Koshary is Egypt's beloved national dish, a hearty and flavorful street food classic. It's a comforting medley of rice, brown lentils, and pasta, generously topped with a zesty, spiced tomato sauce, tangy vinegar-garlic dressing, and finished with a crown of incredibly crispy fried onions. A true celebration of textures and tastes.
Loubia (Moroccan White Beans in Tomato Sauce)
A hearty and comforting Moroccan staple featuring tender white beans simmered in a rich, spiced tomato sauce. Perfect served with crusty bread for dipping.
Miyan Kuka (Baobab Leaf Soup)
A traditional Northern Nigerian delicacy, Miyan Kuka is a hearty soup made from dried baobab leaves, known for its unique earthy flavor and characteristic 'draw' or slimy consistency. It's often served with Tuwo Shinkafa (a pounded yam or rice swallow).
Mogodu (South African Tripe Stew)
A hearty and deeply flavorful tripe stew, slow-cooked to tender perfection. This is a classic township comfort food, traditionally served with pap (a maize porridge).