Breakfast is the most important meal of the day as it provides the body with the nutrients it needs to start the day. These African breakfast ideas are guaranteed to leave you excited and ready to tackle your day.
The African breakfast is spectacular as most can be eaten for lunch or even dinner. They are also very tasty and easy to prepare. One great thing about most African dishes is that they’re actually healthy and even keep well (that is, they don’t go bad easily). With this combination of benefits, the African breakfast is sure to start the day right and who knows, maybe even end the day with it. You are just that good.
Check out 8 of these African breakfast ideas below
1. Chai and Mandazi
This is an African breakfast that is particularly common in East Africa. Mandazi, also known as Mahamri, is a special type of donut made with the addition of ground cardamom seeds. Masala Chai, an Indian tea with spices, goes best with Mandazi.
2. Pap and Akara
Pap and Akara is a West African breakfast delicacy. Akara is made from shelled fermented beans mixed with spices, onions, pepper and fried. Pap, on the other hand, is made from corn. Pap is made like pudding and sweet. Akara goes well with many things and can even be eaten simply as a snack. Making Akara from scratch might be stressful, but there are now numerous well-crafted powders that can help you achieve Akara goodness in just a few steps.
3. Kenkey
Kenkey is a Ghanaian breakfast. It is quite heavy and can also be eaten for lunch or dinner. Kenkey, also known as dorkonu, is made from corn and eaten with a pepper sauce and large fish (usually tilapia). Heavy breakfasts can slow you down when eaten in large quantities. However, when the right amount is reached, you can be satisfied longer and focus on all the tasks at hand.
4. Boerewors
Boerewors are versatile South African sausages that can be paired with a variety of dishes and eaten for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Many people like sausages and so Boerewors is something every African should try at least once. They can be served with scrambled eggs, bread, like an American hot dog, the choice is yours.
5. Yam Egg Sauce
Yam is a tuber that can be steamed or fried food. Although simple in taste, it is a delicious combination of egg sauce. Egg sauce is basically scrambled eggs with more oil, veggies, and spices.
6. Bread and Tea
Bread and tea is the simplest African breakfast,although with English origins. The bread can be eaten plain or with your favorite spread (butter, jelly, peanut butter) or scrambled eggs and bacon. Tea in most parts of Africa ranges from hot chocolate and milk to green tea and coffee. The ease of making bread and tea doesn’t make it any less enjoyable, and coffee can serve as an excellent morning pick-me-up when you need some encouragement to start the day.
7. Pancakes
Pancakes are a breakfast staple almost everywhere in the world. However, instead of having them with maple syrup or butter as is common in the West, they can be made with an African infusion. These infusions can range from the addition of onions and peppers to herbs and spices, sausages and cheese. These African herbal teas give it the spiciness and flavor that characterizes most African foods that don’t just rely on sugar to make it sweet.
8. Chips Mayai
Chips Mayai is an omelette with french fries. The fries are first fried until crisp, before the eggs are added to the pan. Fries Mayai can be eaten plain or with a sauce. When prepared well, Mayai chips taste as good as they look and are certainly fuller than normal chips.