Food

Sierra Leone is a hidden culinary gem waiting to be explored. With a rich blend of African, Creole, and colonial influences, the country’s food scene is a delightful fusion of bold spices, fresh ingredients, and hearty flavours. Whether you’re wandering through Freetown’s bustling markets or dining in a small beachside restaurant, Sierra Leone’s traditional dishes […]

Are you missing the flavours of Sierra Leone? Or are you completely new to the cuisine and would like to try some of the recipes we often talk about? All around the world, West African cuisine doesn’t nearly get as much attention as it deserves, but thankfully things are starting to change – in London

Have ever heard of yebeh? It’s a comforting stew made with cassava and sweet potato, super easy and delicious! What’s even better, all ingredients are readily available even outside West Africa, so you can easily recreate this Sierra Leonean delicacy without compromising on taste! Yebeh is a traditional Mende recipe, tracing its origins back to

Have you tried our groundnut stew recipe? If not, you’re definitely missing out! Not only is it tasty, it’s also easy to make and requires ingredients that can be easily found everywhere. Today we would like to share another recipe with you, another ‘comfort food’ for many Sierra Leoneans – and not just for us,

If you’re not new on these pages, or you’ve read our July newsletter (by the way, don’t forget to sign up if you haven’t already!), you’ll know we started sharing something new – our favourite Sierra Leonean recipes! We’ve decided to start with a dish that means ‘home’ to many of us – one of

If you follow this blog, you’ll know we often write about Sierra Leonean cuisine. Many first time visitors arrive in our country knowing little or nothing about our local dishes, and about West African cuisine as a whole, but end up leaving pleasantly surprised. Sierra Leone has a rich and diverse culinary landscape that reflects

Our vibrant capital Freetown is not just a cultural hub and the base to visit the most famous beaches in Sierra Leone, it is also a treasure trove for food enthusiasts. Wander around the city center or Lumley Beach, and you’ll notice that the streets come alive with the enticing aromas of street food, each

Sierra Leonean cuisine is experiencing a revival of sorts, thanks to the interest of world-famous chefs and great ambassadors like Maria Bradford, who recently published the book of recipes Sweet Salone. We already mentioned Maria’s book in one of our recent newsletters – make sure you sign up to find out what’s new in the

So, what do you know about food and drinks from Sierra Leone? If you’ve never visited our beautiful country, chances are you won’t be familiar with Sierra Leonean specialties and flavours. In Sierra Leone, rice is the most popular staple, accompanying stews made with the country’s most common crops – cassava, yams, groundnut (peanut) and