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Asali

African ancestry & heritage food competition

AsaliOur food. Our stories. Our future.

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.

For the keepers of tradition

A family recipe. A forgotten technique. Your knowledge belongs here.

For the storytellers at heart

Every dish has a history. We’re here to hear yours.

For the next generation

Honour your roots. Create what comes next.

A celebration of what makes us, us

Bigonheritage.Madeoflittlestories.

Not just a competition. A place for our culture to live on.

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The recipes we inherit. The stories we carry.

From your grandmother’s kitchen to your community’s table, your heritage is worth celebrating.

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Real food. Deep roots. Your moment to shine.

Share what makes your food special, with a jury that values authenticity over popularity.

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Seven categories. A thousand possibilities.

From endangered recipes to indigenous ingredients, there’s a place for every kind of heritage.

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A little recognition. A lasting legacy.

Be part of a living archive. Preserve knowledge. Connect generations, and help shape our food future.

Findyourflavour

Seven categories. One shared love for our heritage.

Explore all seven

A story to share, but not sure where?

There's a place for your heritage. Let's find your category.

Help me choose

More than what's on the plate

Goodfoodstays.Greatstoriesliveon.

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.

Explore our heritage