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Sudan Cuisine

Africa · Northern Africa

30 recipes

Signature Sudan Dishes

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Sudan·Easy·20 minutes (plus fermentation time)

Sudanese Abeer with Dates

Abeir is a refreshing and nutritious drink made from fermented dates, often enjoyed during Ramadan and hot weather. This version incorporates whole dates for added sweetness and texture.

Sudan·Medium·1 hour 5 minutes

Sudanese Asida with Vegetable Stew

Asida is a staple Sudanese dish made from sorghum flour, forming a soft, dough-like base. It's traditionally served with a flavorful vegetable stew (mullah) that can vary widely but often includes tomatoes, onions, and spices.

Sudan·Medium·80 minutes

Sudanese Chicken Peanut Stew

A rich and flavorful stew featuring tender chicken simmered in a creamy peanut butter sauce with aromatic spices. This dish is a comforting and hearty meal, often served with rice or flatbread.

Sudan·Easy·1 hour 20 minutes

Sudanese Dama be Lahm

Dama be Lahm is a hearty and flavorful Sudanese beef stew, characterized by its rich onion and tomato base, infused with aromatic spices. It's traditionally served with flatbreads like Kisra or Gorassa, making it a comforting and satisfying meal.

Sudan·Medium·1 hour 50 minutes (plus soaking time)

Sudanese Fasolia

A comforting and savory stew made with white beans, meat (traditionally lamb or beef), and a rich tomato-based sauce infused with aromatic spices. Fasolia is a staple in Sudanese cuisine, often served with rice, kisra, or bread.

Sudan·Easy·1 hour 45 minutes

Sudanese Ful Medames with Fava Beans and Herbs

A hearty and flavorful breakfast or light meal, this Sudanese take on Ful Medames features slow-cooked fava beans mashed with a generous amount of fresh herbs, garlic, lemon, and a touch of chili. It's a staple in Sudanese cuisine, known for its vibrant green color and refreshing taste.

Sudan·Easy·35 minutes

Sudanese Gurasa Flatbread

Gurasa is a soft, fluffy, and slightly spongy Sudanese flatbread, often described as a thick pancake. It's a versatile staple, perfect for scooping up stews and sauces, or enjoyed on its own with tea. The preparation involves a simple batter that is cooked on a griddle.

Sudan·Medium·1 hour 15 minutes

Sudanese Kajaik Fish Stew

Kajaik is a hearty and flavorful fish stew originating from South Sudan, a staple enjoyed across the region. It's traditionally made with dried fish, simmered with vegetables like okra and leafy greens, and enriched with peanut paste, creating a smoky and savory broth. Kajaik is often served with porridge or flatbread.

Sudan·Easy·15 minutes (plus steeping time)

Sudanese Karkadeh Drink

Karkadeh is a vibrant, ruby-red hibiscus tea deeply ingrained in Sudanese culture. It's known for its tart, refreshing flavor and is often served sweetened, sometimes with a hint of mint or ginger. It can be enjoyed hot or cold.

Sudan·Medium·45 minutes

Sudanese Kebab Sunduk

Kebab Sunduk is a flavorful Sudanese dish featuring seasoned minced meat (often lamb or beef) mixed with onions, herbs, and spices, then shaped into small, dense kebabs and typically fried or baked until golden brown. It's a popular appetizer or side dish.

Sudan·Medium·15 minutes (plus overnight fermentation)

Sudanese Kisra

Kisra is a thin, slightly sour, fermented flatbread made primarily from sorghum flour, a staple food in Sudan. It's traditionally cooked on a large flat griddle and is used as a utensil to scoop up stews and other dishes, embodying the communal spirit of Sudanese dining.

Sudan·Medium·1 hour 5 minutes

Sudanese Kuku bil Zeit

A rich and flavorful Sudanese chicken dish where chicken pieces are simmered in a generous amount of oil with onions, garlic, and spices, resulting in tender, deeply flavored chicken.

Sudan·Medium·1 hour 5 minutes

Sudanese Kushari

A hearty and flavorful rice and lentil dish, often layered with pasta and topped with a spicy tomato sauce and crispy fried onions. It's a popular street food and comfort meal in Sudan.

Sudan·Medium·1 hour 50 minutes

Sudanese Lamb and Okra Stew

A hearty and flavorful stew featuring tender lamb and okra simmered in a rich tomato-based sauce, seasoned with aromatic Sudanese spices. This dish is a staple in Sudanese cuisine and is often served with kisra (sorghum flatbread) or rice.

Sudan·Medium·2 hours 55 minutes

Sudanese Lamb Tagine with Apricots

A fragrant and tender lamb stew slow-cooked with dried apricots, warming spices, and a hint of sweetness, reflecting Sudanese influences on North African cuisine.

Sudan·Medium·2 hours 15 minutes

Sudanese Mahshi

Mahshi is a popular Sudanese dish featuring vegetables like bell peppers, zucchini, and eggplant stuffed with a flavorful mixture of minced meat and rice, then simmered in a rich tomato sauce. It's a comforting and savory dish often prepared for family gatherings.

Sudan·Medium·1 hour 55 minutes

Sudanese Miris

Miris is a hearty and aromatic stew from northern Sudan, featuring tender meat simmered in a rich, spiced tomato sauce, served over fluffy basmati rice. It's a communal dish that brings families together.

Sudan·Medium·1 hour 5 minutes

Sudanese Mullah Betingan

A rich and flavorful eggplant stew, Mullah Betingan is a beloved Sudanese dish often served as a main course with flatbreads like Kisra or Gurasa, or with rice. It features tender eggplant simmered in a savory tomato-based sauce, infused with aromatic spices.

Sudan·Medium·1 hour 15 minutes

Sudanese Mullah Hamood

A hearty and aromatic lentil and vegetable stew, Mullah Hamood is a staple in Sudanese cuisine, known for its warming spices and comforting texture. It's often prepared with a base of tomatoes, onions, and a blend of traditional Sudanese spices.

Sudan·Medium·1 hour 5 minutes

Sudanese Mullah Nabat

A hearty and flavorful vegetable stew, Mullah Nabat is a staple in Sudanese cuisine, often prepared with a variety of seasonal vegetables and a rich tomato and peanut base.

Sudan·Easy·1 hour 5 minutes

Sudanese Okra and Peanut Sauce

A rich and savory stew featuring tender okra pods simmered in a flavorful tomato-based sauce enriched with creamy peanut butter, a staple in Sudanese cuisine.

Sudan·Easy·55 minutes

Sudanese Peanut Stew

A hearty and flavorful vegetarian stew from Sudan, featuring sweet potatoes, spinach, and tomatoes, all brought together by the rich creaminess of peanut butter. This dish is a comforting and nutritious staple, often served with rice or Kisra.

Sudan·Easy·35 minutes

Sudanese Salata Abar

Salata Abar is a vibrant and refreshing lentil salad, a common side dish in Sudanese cuisine. It features cooked lentils tossed with fresh vegetables, herbs, and a zesty dressing, offering a delightful balance of flavors and textures.

Sudan·Easy·15 minutes

Sudanese Salata Balila

A vibrant and refreshing chickpea salad, Salata Balila is a popular Sudanese appetizer or side dish. It features tender chickpeas tossed with finely diced red onion, fresh tomatoes, and a zesty dressing of lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, cumin, and salt. Often garnished with fresh parsley, it's a flavorful and healthy dish that can be enjoyed on its own or with flatbread.

Sudan·Easy·40 minutes

Sudanese Sallata Makhla

Sallata Makhla is a vibrant and refreshing mixed salad popular in Sudan, often featuring a combination of cooked and raw vegetables, dressed with a tangy vinaigrette. It's a versatile dish that can be served as a side or a light meal.

Sudan·Easy·40 minutes

Sudanese Shakshuka

A flavorful Sudanese take on shakshuka, featuring a rich tomato and pepper base with poached eggs, often spiced with Sudanese flavors like niter kibbeh and berbere.

Sudan·Medium·1 hour 10 minutes

Sudanese Sugarcane and Ginger Chicken

A flavorful and aromatic chicken dish where chicken pieces are braised in a sweet and spicy sauce made from fresh sugarcane juice, ginger, garlic, and a blend of Sudanese spices. This dish offers a unique sweet and savory profile, highlighting the use of sugarcane, a common ingredient in Sudan.

Sudan·Medium·40 minutes

Sudanese Tagalia

Tagalia are savory fritters made from red lentils, onions, and spices, often served as a snack or appetizer. They are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside.

Sudan·Medium·1 hour 30 minutes

Sudanese Yogurt Stew with Dumplings

A unique and comforting dish featuring a creamy, tangy yogurt-based stew (Mullah Roba) served with Asida, a traditional Sudanese porridge made from sorghum or millet flour. This dish is often prepared for special occasions and during Ramadan.

Sudan·Medium·2 hours 15 minutes

Warak Enab

Warak Enab, meaning 'grape leaves' in Arabic, is a beloved dish across the Middle East and North Africa, including Sudan. These tender grape leaves are stuffed with a flavorful mixture of rice, minced meat, and aromatic spices, then slow-cooked to perfection. It's a dish often prepared for special occasions and family gatherings, showcasing the rich culinary heritage of the region.

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