National Dish Recipes: Every National Dish Recipe

Benin

National Dish Benin: Pâte Déma (Recipe)

Meet Pâte Déma, the soft maize porridge that anchors the everyday table in Benin. Smooth, warm and quietly satisfying, it is …

Benin

Discover Pâte, the humble cornerstone of West African home cooking and one of Benin’s most cherished staples. Made from …

Benin

Meet Noukouin, a warming maize porridge from Benin that turns two humble ingredients, maize flour and palm oil, into something …

Benin

Meet Ninnouwi, a warming bowl of West African comfort from Benin. Ground corn is simmered into a thick, silky base, then studded …

Benin

Meet Moyo Sauce, one of the brightest, punchiest little dishes to come out of Benin. Built from tomatoes, onions and chilli and …

Benin

Discover Monyo, a hearty cornmeal dish that sits right at the heart of Benin’s kitchen. Made from little more than maize …

Benin

Discover Millet Couscous, one of the great staples of Benin. Fluffy steamed millet with a gentle, nutty character makes this …

Benin

Meet Mafe, the creamy peanut stew that sits at the very heart of Benin’s home cooking. Tender meat and bright, seasonal …

Benin

Meet Lanmoumou, a wonderfully fragrant okra and fish dish that shows off the culinary richness of Benin. Tender pods are simmered …

Benin

Meet Kuli-Kuli, the crunchy roasted-peanut snack that West Africa has been nibbling on for generations. Made from little more than …

Benin

Meet Kpanman, a warming West African stew that turns a handful of everyday ingredients into something memorable. Tender pieces of …

Benin

Discover Koffi, the fragrant spiced coffee that captures the warmth and hospitality of Benin. Freshly brewed coffee is layered …