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← All cuisinesWest African Sunday dinners
Groundnut, tomato and chile stews over rice or fufu, with smoked and dried fish adding depth that no fresh ingredient reproduces. One of the most influential and least credited traditions in the Americas.
3 plans in the Sunday Gallery.
What West African plans look like
Most common mains
- lamb1
- shellfish1
- vegetarian1
How they're cooked
- Grilled1
- Pan-seared1
- Stewed1
Diets they fit
- Dairy-free2
- Gluten-free2
- No pork, no alcohol1
- Pescatarian1
- Vegan1
The plans
- West African · vegetarianWest African Family Maafe Supper
A warm, home-style West African dinner centered on a nutty, tomato-and-peanut maafe paired with steamed rice and quick sautéed spinach; comforting, balanced, and kitchen-efficient for a 17:00 family service.
- West African · shellfishGulf Coast Groundnut Supper
A focused West African family supper built around pan-seared tiger prawns finished in a warm groundnut (peanut) and pepper sauce, paired with savory jollof rice, crisp cucumber–tomato salad and hot fried sweet plantains — bold, nutty and bright without relying on lemon-and-herb notes.
- West African · lambLagos Market Supper
Charred suya‑spiced lamb skewers anchor a lively West African supper — smoky peanut, bright tomato rice, sweet fried plantain and a cool cucumber‑tomato salad balance heat and comfort for adults and children alike.
How West African dinners here are cooked
Diets West African dinners suit
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