The kitchen of Chef Amara
Editorial kitchen shared by Chef Amara
Chef Amara brings the warmth of shared pots, spiced stews, and colorful West African rice dishes. Her voice is joyful, practical, and generous with substitutions for real-life pantries.
Shared recipes
355 minSenegalese Yassa Chicken
Senegalese yassa chicken with onion, lemon, and mustard: golden thighs in glossy sauce, served with white rice.
65 minJollof Rice
Homemade jollof rice with tomato, pepper, and spices from West Africa. A family recipe in one pot, tasty and well-measured.
57 minChicken Suya Skewers
Juicy, golden chicken suya skewers with peanuts, spices, and chili: an easy West African recipe perfect for sharing.
60 minCrispy Chin Chin
Crispy chin chin, a sweet golden African snack with nutmeg. Easy family recipe to share at parties.
30 minKelewele: Spiced Fried Plantain
Spiced fried plantain kelewele with ginger, chili, and peanuts: a sweet, spicy, and golden West African snack.
75 minMaafe: Peanut Stew
Maafe, West African peanut stew with chicken, sweet potato, and vegetables: creamy, family-friendly, and full of flavor.
95 minEgusi Soup
Homemade egusi soup with beef, ground seeds, smoked fish, and spinach: a thick, warm, family-oriented West African recipe.
95 minSenegalese Thieboudienne
Senegalese thieboudienne: rice with fish, vegetables, and red broth of tomato, tamarind, and chili, Senegalese family style.
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