It is a popular dish found in North African cuisine. Couscous consists of steamed semolina that is usually complimented with stew or a meat accompaniment. The national dish of Algeria is made using ingredients such as semolina, flour, boiling water, saffron and cinnamon.

Part of Comoros' staple diet, Mkatra Foutra is a savory bread usually served with coconut-based curries. The bread can also be used as a accompaniment for rougaille, a tomato-based dish consisting of shallots, red chilli and tomato. It is made using ingredients such as eggs, salt, butter, sesame seeds, flour and coconut milk.

Served with stews including bussaara and sabaroag, Kisra is a flat bread highly popular among st the local population. It is made by mixing sorghum with water and letting it sit overnight before adding flour and water to create a consistent batter. The batter is then poured on a pan and fried over a flame.