National Dish Recipes: Every National Dish Recipe

Benin

National Dish Benin: Telibo (Recipe)

Meet Telibo, a warming one-pot dish from Benin that brings together tender rice, fresh fish and a generous handful of spices. It …

Benin

Discover Tchokourou, a warmly aromatic classic from Benin that turns two humble staples — fermented cassava and roasted peanuts — …

Benin

Meet Tchèp, the great one-pot rice dish of Benin — a plate that satisfies far more than hunger. Tender fish rests on rice that has …

Benin

Meet Tchantchanga, a West African favourite that puts fresh fish centre stage. Tender fillets are pan-fried until golden and …

Benin

Discover Tchakri, a warm and generous plate of rice and beans that carries the flavours of Benin straight to your table. Gently …

Benin

Meet Suya, the smoky, peanut-crusted skewer that fills the evening air across Benin with the scent of charcoal and chilli. Strips …

Benin

Discover Suji, a simple yet quietly brilliant speciality from Benin! Made from little more than ground maize flour and water, it …

Benin

Discover Soupe d’arachide, the creamy peanut soup that sits at the heart of Benin’s kitchen! Ground roasted peanuts …

Benin

Meet Sinzin, a warming classic from Benin that pairs tender steamed cornmeal dumplings with a rich, nutty peanut sauce. It is the …

Benin

Meet Sauce Feuilles, a deep green, nutty leaf sauce that sits right at the heart of Beninese home cooking. Slow-simmered cassava …

Benin

Few dishes capture the warmth of West African cooking as completely as Sauce d’Arachide, the rich groundnut sauce that …

Benin

Meet Sauce Claire, the bright, translucent tomato sauce that Beninese cooks turn to whenever something simple and satisfying is …