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- Fonio. Fonio is a food that Thiam is particularly passionate about, as he sells a variety of fonio products through his company Yolélé, including bagged pilaf mixes and chips.
- Caldou. Thiam has childhood memories of his mother preparing caldou; it originated in Southern Senegal where he grew up. It's a brothy fish dish that can be prepared with whole fish, fish filets, or shellfish.
- Jollof. While fonio is the traditional starch in some parts of Senegal, the Southern part of the country has a longstanding and influential history of rice cultivation.
- Yassa. Yassa is a South Senegalese favorite that is made with chicken, lamb, or fish. The first step for making the spicy, smoky dish is to caramelize a bunch of thinly sliced onions in oil.
- Yassa
- Thieboudienne
- Ndole
- Kedjenou
- Jollof
- Fufu
- Alloco | Kelewele
- Maafe
- Egusi Soup
- Okra Soup/Stew
If you ever travel to West Africa, this is a must-try. From Senegal, it is so good it has become popular throughout West Africa, and there is no doubt why. Chicken is marinated in mustard and lemon, then slowly grilled for a smoky flavor in a base of caramelized onions, garlic and chilis. You can also find Yassa made with fish, and the results are ...
The national dish of Senegal, it is also found in Guinea Bissau, Guinea Conakry, Mali, Mauritania and the Gambia. Typically made using a firm whitefish either smoked or fresh, Thieb, or Tiep, can also be made with meat (tiep yappa) or chicken (tiep ganaar). What distinguishes Thieb is the delicious garlic parsley marinade/stuffing and a spice calle...
One of the national dishes of Cameroon, ndole is a beautiful blend of bitter leaf greens, spices, a lot of oil and protein through groundnuts, as well as the optional addition of meat or fish. A rich and calorie-dense dish, it is always found at parties and festivities in Cameroon. Oh Ndole!
From the Ivory Coast, Kedjenou is a deliciously spicy meat and vegetable stew often made with guinea fowl or chicken. Slow-cooked in a sealed clay pot with little or no liquid, the resulting dish is juicy, flavorful and tender. It is surprisingly easy to make, and well worth the wait! Served with attieke, a side made from ground cassava with a text...
There are (sometimes heated) debates about the origins of jollof, but it is generally known as a Nigerian creation, with variations around Western Africa. To say it is a simple tomato rice dish is to undersell this delicious one pot wonder. With a range of delicious spices, vegetables and even meat if you wish, this dish can rival any other tomato ...
Fufu is a food made from fresh or fermented cassava, a staple in the region. The cassava is pounded into flour, then mixed with water and cooked over heat into a paste of varying textures depending on the meal you are serving it with or your preference. You can find versions of fufu all over Africa, of course with the ensuing arguments about whose ...
A popular street food, alloco, as it is called in the Ivory Coast, is very simply fried plantains. But serve it with a meal and it becomes a tasty side with a deliciously spicy chili sauce that brings all the flavors on the plate to life. Plantains are another staple food around the region (so lucky!), with neighboring countries having their own na...
Meaning ‘sauce’ in the Fula language, this delicious dish is hugely popular across West Africa with regional variations of course, but always containing a tasty peanut sauce (Peanut allergies? Sorry!) and some kind of meat, although it can also be made vegan. With layers of rich flavors from tomatoes, onions, garlic, ginger, herbs, vegetables, chil...
Variations of this delicious soup can be found all over West Africa, but it is hugely popular in Nigeria. What makes it unique is the use of protein- and fat-rich melon seeds (egusi) from specific plants, which are then dried and ground up and used as a thickener. Besides the seeds, water and oil, egusi soup typically contains leafy greens such as ...
Indigenous to West Africa, okra can be found in a wide variety of dishes. This underestimated and misjudged mallow plant packs antioxidants, vitamins, minerals and fiber into its gooey little body. Mixed with meat and fish and/or seafood and then with beans, vegetables and spices, this is a satisfying dish regardless of your feelings about okra.
- Fufu. Fufu is very popular in West Africa, as it is a culinary staple. This delicious dish combines and smashes equal parts of green plantain and cassava flour with water.
- Red Red. As one of Ghana’s most well-known West African meals, red red is frequently eaten with fried plantains. It tastes amazing. Red Red is a hearty black-eyed pea stew prepared with mashed peas.
- Thieboudienne. Thieboudiene is the national dish of Senegal and is a flavorful, hearty dish perfect for warming the soul. It is also called Senegalese Jollof of Chebu Jen.
- Waakye. Waakye, known as the food of the gods, is a daytime meal that is extremely popular in Ghana, usually eaten for breakfast or lunch. It blends in with moist gari, ground cassava, beans, rice, and other filling and flavorful ingredients.
Jan 11, 2023 · Some well-known ones include Jollof Rice and Fufu—but there is so much more to discover. From Groundnut Soup and Stuffed Plantains to all things made with ancient, 'super grain' fonio, West...
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May 29, 2019 · Jollof Rice. One of the most popular West African dishes is Jollof Rice, which is a rice dish often likened to Paella or Jambalaya, though it does not taste remotely like either. Various West African nations prepare it differently.
Feb 5, 2021 · West African Fufu. Published: Feb 5, 2021 - Last updated: Jan 4, 2023. Fufu (or foofoo or foufou) is possibly one the most famous west African ”swallow” foods. It is a filling side dish – starchy, smooth, dense, and stretchy that is much beloved because it is delicious, simple, satisfying, and easy to prepare.
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Jan 27, 2019 · Suya. 5. Jollof Rice. 6. Fufu. 7. Groundnut Stew (Maafe) 8. Ewa Agoyin. Travel Tips for Africa. 8 Most Popular West African Dishes. 1. Thieboudienne. This traditional Senegalese dish is made from rice, fish and tomato sauce. Other ingredients often include onions, cabbage, carrots, cassava and peanut oil.
