Home to the myriad of Pan-Sudanese foodways

Welcome to The
Sudanese Kitchen

Hello, I’m Omer, a first-generation Sudanese based in the UK. I’ve been compiling Sudanese recipes, facts, and stories to support a broader cultural understanding of our all too often misjudged homeland.

The Cookbook

The Cookbook

The Sudanese Kitchen is a cookbook project that brings together the country’s diverse foodways for the world to appreciate.
Soon you’ll be able to purchase our long-awaited cookbook, we’re nearly there and can’t wait to share it with you all.

Showcasing a cuisine shaped by centuries of nomadic tribes spanning Northern and Western Africa as well as the Middle East, The Sudanese Kitchen profiles the fascinating culture and history behind Sudan’s dishes.

Featured Recipes

Tangy and sweet baobab soaked in water.

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Sesame seed paste combined with garlic, lime and cumin to complement lamb and fish dishes.

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Fried aubergine slices soaked in garlic yoghurt seasoned with lime, cumin and garnished with thyme and olive oil.

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Deep-fried chickpea falafel with garlic, spices, and dill.

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Fava beans cooked in onions and tomatoes with garlic, cumin, and lime, topped with feta cheese and sesame oil.

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Lamb stock and spices in plenty of water.

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Ground beef evenly spread in a richly spiced tomato sauce.

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Finely chopped Jute leaves in a spiced lamb stock with garlic seasoning makes this staple of Sudanese cuisine.

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Round bread made with large dough proportion cooked in a traditional oven.

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A dumpling with a jelly-like consistency eaten with mullah stews such as Tagalia stew.

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Thick pancake bread unqiue to the Sudan.

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Red lentil soup flavoured with garlic, lime and cumin into a Sudanese classic.

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Mixed vegetables with tender lamb in a spiced lamb stock.

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Sesame seed paste combined with garlic, lime and cumin to complement lamb and fish dishes.

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Fried aubergine slices soaked in garlic yoghurt seasoned with lime, cumin and garnished with thyme and olive oil.

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Peanut, chilli and limes give a tangy kick to this dipping sauce.

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Buttery biscuits with sesame seeds covered in icing sugar.

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Dried hibiscus flowers infused in water and sweetened into the classic Sudanese beverage.

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Tangy and sweet baobab soaked in water.

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History

Sudan, South Sudan, Egypt, and Ethiopia are collectively recognised as the birthplace of African civilisation. Evidence of the Nile Valley civilisation in Sudan dates back 70,000 years.

Culture

Sudanese Special occasions occur frequently and are commonly associated with the preparation of specific foods.

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