For the keepers of tradition
A family recipe. A forgotten technique. Your knowledge belongs here.
African ancestry & heritage food competition
Some recipes are more than food. They’re a piece of who we are. Bring your heritage to the table. Let the world taste your story.
A family recipe. A forgotten technique. Your knowledge belongs here.
Every dish has a history. We’re here to hear yours.
Honour your roots. Create what comes next.
A celebration of what makes us, us
Not just a competition. A place for our culture to live on.
From your grandmother’s kitchen to your community’s table, your heritage is worth celebrating.
Share what makes your food special, with a jury that values authenticity over popularity.
From endangered recipes to indigenous ingredients, there’s a place for every kind of heritage.
Be part of a living archive. Preserve knowledge. Connect generations, and help shape our food future.
Seven categories. One shared love for our heritage.
There's a place for your heritage. Let's find your category.
More than what's on the plate
Across Africa, our kitchens hold generations of knowledge. ASALI brings these foods, ingredients and traditions together — to celebrate them today and preserve them for tomorrow.