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Street food in Africa

8 street dishes in Africa that travelers often order plant based.

8 dishes

List of street dishes

  • كشري

    Koshari · Cairo

    Usually plant based as a street bowl. Confirm fried onion oil and any dairy toppings.

    Ask about: Cheese or yogurt toppings, Animal fat in frying oil

    Snack, Evening

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  • طعمية

    Taameya · Alexandria

    Plant based fritters of fava beans. Ask about frying oil and any egg wash.

    Ask about: Frying oil

    Breakfast, Snack

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  • فول مدمس

    Egyptian ful · Giza

    Bean stew is plant based. Street servings sometimes add egg or cheese.

    Ask about: Egg on top, Butter or ghee

    Breakfast

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  • بيصارة

    Bissara · Casablanca

    Often prepared with plant ingredients. Ask whether the kitchen adds animal products.

    Ask about: animal products

    Breakfast, Snack

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  • زعلوك

    Zaalouk · Marrakesh

    Often prepared with plant ingredients. Ask whether the kitchen adds animal products.

    Ask about: animal products

    Snack, Evening

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  • እንጀራ

    Injera · Addis Ababa

    Often prepared with plant ingredients. Ask whether the kitchen adds animal products.

    Ask about: animal products

    Breakfast, Evening

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  • ምስር ወጥ

    Spiced lentil stew · Mekelle

    Often vegan if you ask to skip or replace butter.

    Ask about: Butter

    Evening

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  • الحريرة

    Harira · Rabat

    Often vegan if you ask to skip or replace meat.

    Ask about: Meat

    Evening, Snack

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