Home›Rice, Grain and Starch Dishes›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)Format/TypeAllSub-Saharan African Grain Dishes (27)CourseAllSide Dish (1)Snack or Street Food (1)Soup (3)Dietary SuitabilityAllContains Dairy or Egg (2)Contains Meat or Poultry (1)BrowseCompareSelect all 27AmalaRice, Grain and Starch DishesAsaroRice, Grain and Starch DishesAttiekeRice, Grain and Starch Dishes1 linkBankuRice, Grain and Starch Dishes1 linkChakeryRice, Grain and Starch DishesChikwangueRice, Grain and Starch DishesEbaRice, Grain and Starch DishesEkuruRice, Grain and Starch DishesFufuRice, Grain and Starch Dishes2 linksGitheriRice, Grain and Starch DishesJollof RiceRice, Grain and Starch Dishes6 linksKenkeyRice, Grain and Starch DishesKokoRice, Grain and Starch DishesMatokeRice, Grain and Starch DishesOfada riceRice, Grain and Starch DishesOgi (food)Rice, Grain and Starch DishesOmo tuoRice, Grain and Starch DishesPapRice, Grain and Starch Dishes2 linksPounded YamRice, Grain and Starch DishesRiz GrasRice, Grain and Starch DishesTuwon shinkafaRice, Grain and Starch DishesUgaliRice, Grain and Starch DishesUkwaRice, Grain and Starch DishesUmngqushoRice, Grain and Starch DishesWaakyeRice, Grain and Starch Dishes2 linksWasawasaRice, Grain and Starch DishesYellow riceRice, Grain and Starch 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.