Side Dishes Recipes
Perfect accompaniments to complete your meal
79 recipes
Jamaican Rice and Peas
Creamy coconut-infused rice with tender kidney beans. This authentic Jamaican jamaican rice and peas brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Quick and easy for busy weeknights.
Jamaican Festival
Sweet, golden fried dumplings - perfect with jerk. This authentic Jamaican jamaican festival brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Quick and easy for busy weeknights.
Diri Djon Djon
Jet-black mushroom rice reserved for special occasions. This authentic Haitian diri djon djon brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Worth the moderate effort.
Bannann Peze
Twice-fried plantains - crispy and addictive. This authentic Haitian bannann peze brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Quick and easy for busy weeknights.
Moi Moi
Steamed bean pudding - protein-rich and delicious. This authentic Nigerian moi moi brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Worth the moderate effort.
Som Tam - Green Papaya Salad
Crunchy, spicy papaya salad - addictively good. This authentic Thai som tam - green papaya salad brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Quick and easy for busy weeknights.
Frijoles Negros
Thick, creamy black beans - essential Cuban side. This authentic Cuban frijoles negros brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Quick and easy for busy weeknights.
Moros y Cristianos
Black beans and rice cooked together - classic combo. This authentic Cuban moros y cristianos brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Worth the moderate effort.
Tostones
Twice-fried plantain discs - crispy and garlicky. This authentic Cuban tostones brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Quick and easy for busy weeknights.
Callaloo
Creamy green soup with crab - national dish. This authentic Trinidadian callaloo brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Worth the moderate effort.
Kelewele
Spicy fried plantains - addictive snack. This authentic Ghanaian kelewele brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Quick and easy for busy weeknights.
Moro de Habichuelas
Rice and beans cooked together - daily staple. This authentic Dominican moro de habichuelas brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Worth the moderate effort.
Jamaican Fried Dumplings
Golden, crispy fried dough - breakfast staple. This authentic Jamaican jamaican fried dumplings brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Quick and easy for busy weeknights.
Jamaican Callaloo
Sautéed leafy greens - healthy and delicious. This authentic Jamaican jamaican callaloo brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Quick and easy for busy weeknights.
Bammy
Traditional cassava flatbread - Taino heritage. This authentic Jamaican bammy brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Worth the moderate effort.
Mayi Moulen
Creamy cornmeal with beans - comfort food classic. This authentic Haitian mayi moulen brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Quick and easy for busy weeknights.
Diri ak Pwa
Everyday rice and beans - Haitian staple. This authentic Haitian diri ak pwa brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Quick and easy for busy weeknights.
Tuwo Shinkafa
Soft rice swallow - Northern Nigerian staple. This authentic Nigerian tuwo shinkafa brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Quick and easy for busy weeknights.
Dodo (Fried Plantain)
Sweet fried plantains - beloved side dish. This authentic Nigerian dodo (fried plantain) brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Quick and easy for busy weeknights.
Cucumber Raita
Cool yogurt side - balances spicy dishes. This authentic Indian cucumber raita brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Quick and easy for busy weeknights.
Elote
Mexican street corn - creamy, tangy, spicy. This authentic Mexican elote brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Quick and easy for busy weeknights.
Moros y Cristianos
Black beans and rice - everyday staple. This authentic Cuban moros y cristianos brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Quick and easy for busy weeknights.
Tostones
Twice-fried plantains - crunchy perfection. This authentic Cuban tostones brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Quick and easy for busy weeknights.
Yuca con Mojo
Boiled cassava with garlic sauce - simple delicious. This authentic Cuban yuca con mojo brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Quick and easy for busy weeknights.
Gomen
Sautéed collard greens - healthy side. This authentic Ethiopian gomen brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Quick and easy for busy weeknights.
Ayib
Fresh Ethiopian cheese - mild and creamy. This authentic Ethiopian ayib brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Quick and easy for busy weeknights.
Key Sir
Beet and potato salad - colorful side. This authentic Ethiopian key sir brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Quick and easy for busy weeknights.
Tostones
Twice-fried plantain coins - crispy delight. This authentic Puerto Rican tostones brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Quick and easy for busy weeknights.
Amarillos
Sweet fried ripe plantains - simple perfection. This authentic Puerto Rican amarillos brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Quick and easy for busy weeknights.
Fufu
Pounded starchy dough - soup companion. This authentic Ghanaian fufu brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. A labor of love that rewards patience.
Kelewele
Spicy fried plantains - street snack. This authentic Ghanaian kelewele brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Quick and easy for busy weeknights.
Kenkey
Fermented corn dough - traditional staple. This authentic Ghanaian kenkey brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. A labor of love that rewards patience.
Tatale
Plantain pancakes - sweet and savory. This authentic Ghanaian tatale brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Quick and easy for busy weeknights.
Habichuelas Guisadas
Stewed beans - essential side dish. This authentic Dominican habichuelas guisadas brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Quick and easy for busy weeknights.
Moro de Guandules
Rice with pigeon peas - Christmas favorite. This authentic Dominican moro de guandules brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Worth the moderate effort.
Concón
Crispy rice bottom - coveted crust. This authentic Dominican concón brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Quick and easy for busy weeknights.
Quick Rice and Peas
Fast Caribbean side - essential pairing. This authentic Jamaican quick rice and peas brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Quick and easy for busy weeknights.
Diri Blan
Perfect white rice - Haitian style. This authentic Haitian diri blan brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Quick and easy for busy weeknights.
Macaroni au Gratin
Creamy baked pasta - party side. This authentic Haitian macaroni au gratin brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Worth the moderate effort.
Abacha (African Salad)
Cassava salad - Igbo specialty. This authentic Nigerian abacha (african salad) brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Worth the moderate effort.
Pounded Yam
Smooth yam swallow - soup companion. This authentic Nigerian pounded yam brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Worth the moderate effort.
Amala
Dark yam swallow - Yoruba staple. This authentic Nigerian amala brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Quick and easy for busy weeknights.
Sticky Rice
Isaan essential - hand-eaten perfection. This authentic Thai sticky rice brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Quick and easy for busy weeknights.
Hobak Jeon
Pan-fried zucchini - simple banchan. This authentic Korean hobak jeon brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Quick and easy for busy weeknights.
Dubu Jorim
Braised tofu - savory banchan. This authentic Korean dubu jorim brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Quick and easy for busy weeknights.
Platanos Maduros
Sweet fried plantains - caramelized edges. This authentic Cuban platanos maduros brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Quick and easy for busy weeknights.
Arroz Amarillo
Yellow rice - colorful side. This authentic Cuban arroz amarillo brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Quick and easy for busy weeknights.
Turn Cornmeal
Savory cornmeal - comfort side dish. This authentic Jamaican turn cornmeal brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Quick and easy for busy weeknights.
Macaroni Gratin
Baked pasta - party essential. This authentic Haitian macaroni gratin brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Worth the moderate effort.
Salade Russe
Russian salad - Haitian style. This authentic Haitian salade russe brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Quick and easy for busy weeknights.
Labapen (Breadfruit)
Fried breadfruit - starchy side. This authentic Haitian labapen (breadfruit) brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Quick and easy for busy weeknights.
Bannann Bouyi
Boiled plantains - simple staple. This authentic Haitian bannann bouyi brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Quick and easy for busy weeknights.
Patat Bouyi
Boiled sweet potato - comfort side. This authentic Haitian patat bouyi brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Quick and easy for busy weeknights.
Eba (Garri)
Cassava swallow - most popular. This authentic Nigerian eba (garri) brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Quick and easy for busy weeknights.
Semovita
Wheat swallow - smooth texture. This authentic Nigerian semovita brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Quick and easy for busy weeknights.
Wheat Meal Swallow
Healthy swallow - fiber rich. This authentic Nigerian wheat meal swallow brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Quick and easy for busy weeknights.
Agidi (Eko)
Solid corn pudding - akara companion. This authentic Nigerian agidi (eko) brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Worth the moderate effort.
Tuwo Masara
Corn swallow - Northern staple. This authentic Nigerian tuwo masara brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Quick and easy for busy weeknights.
African Salad (Abacha)
Igbo salad - ceremonial dish. This authentic Nigerian african salad (abacha) brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Worth the moderate effort.
Omo Tuo
Rice balls - soup companion. This authentic Ghanaian omo tuo brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Worth the moderate effort.
Tuo Zaafi
Northern TZ - ayoyo soup pair. This authentic Ghanaian tuo zaafi brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Worth the moderate effort.
Koki
Steamed bean cake - festive dish. This authentic Jamaican koki brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Worth the moderate effort.
Attieke
Fermented cassava couscous - tangy. This authentic Jamaican attieke brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. A labor of love that rewards patience.
Alloco
Fried plantains - street food. This authentic Jamaican alloco brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Quick and easy for busy weeknights.
Timatim Fitfit
Tomato salad with injera - refreshing. This authentic Ethiopian timatim fitfit brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Quick and easy for busy weeknights.
Azifa
Green lentil salad - cold and zesty. This authentic Ethiopian azifa brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Quick and easy for busy weeknights.
Buticha
Chickpea dip - vegan protein. This authentic Ethiopian buticha brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Quick and easy for busy weeknights.
Fossolia
Sauteed vegetables - mild side. This authentic Ethiopian fossolia brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Quick and easy for busy weeknights.
Ugali
Corn porridge - East African staple. This authentic Jamaican ugali brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Quick and easy for busy weeknights.
Sukuma Wiki
Sauteed greens - everyday vegetable. This authentic Jamaican sukuma wiki brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Quick and easy for busy weeknights.
Tempeh Goreng
Fried tempeh - protein snack. This authentic Jamaican tempeh goreng brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Quick and easy for busy weeknights.
Tajadas con Queso
Fried plantain chips - universal side. This authentic Jamaican tajadas con queso brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Quick and easy for busy weeknights.
Tex-Mex Street Corn
Elote style corn - creamy spicy. This authentic Jamaican tex-mex street corn brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Quick and easy for busy weeknights.
Refried Beans
Creamy beans - essential side. This authentic Jamaican refried beans brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Quick and easy for busy weeknights.
Spanish Rice
Restaurant-style rice - red and fluffy. This authentic Jamaican spanish rice brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Quick and easy for busy weeknights.
Escalivada
Roasted vegetables - Catalan style. This authentic Jamaican escalivada brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Quick and easy for busy weeknights.
Arepas Colombianas
Corn cakes - daily bread. This authentic Jamaican arepas colombianas brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Quick and easy for busy weeknights.
Patacones
Twice-fried plantains - crunchy. This authentic Jamaican patacones brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Quick and easy for busy weeknights.
Arroz con Coco
Sweet coconut rice - coastal favorite. This authentic Jamaican arroz con coco brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Worth the moderate effort.