Home›Rice, Grain and Starch Dishes›Format/Type›Sub-Saharan African Grain DishesGroupSub-Saharan African Grain DishesGathers the grain-based dishes of Sub-Saharan African culinary traditions, including West African jollof rice, fufu and ugali starch porridges made from cassava, maize or millet, and Ethiopian teff-based dishes, reflecting the diversity of staple grains cultivated across the continent. The grouping reflects how the cuisine itself treats its staple starch, whether eaten plain as an accompaniment or built into a fuller one-pot dish, rather than sorting dishes by the protein or vegetable served alongside them.FactsSub-Saharan African Grain DishesSourcesComments (0)Reader Challenges (0)FactsComparisonPrimary Cooking MethodWell-attestedSourced to the subject's own accountcooked as a staple grain, typically boiled or steamed 1Sub-Saharan African Grain DishesFilter Results27 entriesexpresses-traditionAllSpice Trade Traditions (1)CuisineAllGhanaian Cuisine (1)South African Cuisine (1)West African Cuisine (2)Main IngredientAllCassava (1)Chili Pepper (1)Maize (1)Rice (2)Tomato (1)Era (Origin Period)All1 (1)1100 (1)1500 (1)CourseAllSide Dish (1)Snack or Street Food (1)Soup (3)Dietary SuitabilityAllContains Dairy or Egg (2)Contains Meat or Poultry (1)BrowseCompareSelect all 27AmalaSub-Saharan African Grain DishesAsaroSub-Saharan African Grain DishesAttiekeSub-Saharan African Grain DishesBankuSub-Saharan African Grain DishesChakerySub-Saharan African Grain DishesChikwangueSub-Saharan African Grain DishesEbaSub-Saharan African Grain DishesEkuruSub-Saharan African Grain DishesFufuSub-Saharan African Grain DishesGitheriSub-Saharan African Grain DishesJollof RiceSub-Saharan African Grain DishesKenkeySub-Saharan African Grain DishesKokoSub-Saharan African Grain DishesMatokeSub-Saharan African Grain DishesOfada riceSub-Saharan African Grain DishesOgi (food)Sub-Saharan African Grain DishesOmo tuoSub-Saharan African Grain DishesPapSub-Saharan African Grain DishesPounded YamSub-Saharan African Grain DishesRiz GrasSub-Saharan African Grain DishesTuwon shinkafaSub-Saharan African Grain DishesUgaliSub-Saharan African Grain DishesUkwaSub-Saharan African Grain DishesUmngqushoSub-Saharan African Grain DishesWaakyeSub-Saharan African Grain DishesWasawasaSub-Saharan African Grain DishesYellow riceSub-Saharan African Grain DishesSources1. Rice (staple grain, Wikipedia)tier 3WikipediaRice, lead section, staple grain preparation (group)Quote, Rice, lead section, staple grain preparation (group)Rice is a cereal grain and, in its domesticated form, is the staple food of over half of the world's population, particularly in Africa and Asia.View the SourceComments (0)No comments yet. Be the first to share a thought.Sign in to join the discussion.Reader Challenges (0)No disputes yet. Spotted an error or a better source? Open the first one.Sign in to dispute this or suggest a correction.