Burkina Faso

Burkina Faso

National Dish Burkina Faso: Brochettes de Capitaine (Recipe)

Meet Brochettes de Capitaine, the smoky fish skewers that sit at the heart of Burkina Faso’s table. Chunks of firm white …

Burkina Faso

Meet Boulettes de Viande, the golden, gently spiced meatballs that turn up at every Burkinabè celebration worth attending. Made …

Burkina Faso

Meet Bouillie de Mil, the gentle, creamy millet porridge that starts the day across Burkina Faso. It is the sort of breakfast that …

Burkina Faso

Discover Bissap, the vividly red hibiscus drink that Burkina Faso pours at almost every celebration! Steeped from dried flowers …

Burkina Faso

Meet Beignets de Riz, the golden little rice fritters that turn up on street corners and family tables all across Burkina Faso. …

Burkina Faso

Discover Beignets de Maïs, one of Burkina Faso’s most irresistible little snacks! These golden corn fritters are made from …

Burkina Faso

Meet Beignets de Haricot, the golden bean fritters that Burkina Faso does better than almost anyone. Crisp on the outside, light …

Burkina Faso

Meet Beignets de Banane, the sweet little banana fritters that Burkina Faso has taken to heart. Ripe bananas are folded into a …

Burkina Faso

Meet Bassi Salté, a warm, golden plate of millet and vegetables that sits right at the heart of home cooking in Burkina Faso. …

Burkina Faso

Meet Banfora Gateaux, a crisp little snack from Burkina Faso that turns two humble store-cupboard staples — rice and pulses — into …

Burkina Faso

Few desserts turn heads quite like Banane Flambée, the sweet finale that Burkina Faso does with real theatre. Ripe bananas are …

Burkina Faso

Discover Poisson au Four, the fragrant baked fish that sits at the heart of Burkinabè home cooking! Whole fresh fish is rubbed …