National Dish Recipes: Every National Dish Recipe

Benin

National Dish Benin: Gbègo (Recipe)

Meet Gbègo, one of Benin’s most cherished staples and a dish that sits at the very heart of the West African table. Made …

Benin

Meet Gari Foto, the golden, nutty cassava dish that sits at the very heart of Beninese home cooking. Made from grated and …

Benin

Discover Fufu with Peanut Soup, a comforting classic from Benin that sits at the very heart of West African home cooking. Smooth, …

Benin

Discover Fufu, the soft, starchy side dish that sits at the very heart of Beninese cooking! Pounded from yam or plantain until …

Benin

Meet Friture de Poisson, the crisp fried fish that sits at the heart of Beninese cooking. Whole fish are dusted in a boldly …

Benin

Say hello to Fritters de Haricots, the crisp bean fritters that Benin has made its own! Puréed beans are seasoned, spooned into …

Benin

Few snacks capture the warmth of West Africa quite like Fried Plantains, the golden slices of ripe plantain that sizzle away in …

Benin

Say hello to Fevi, the national dish of Benin and a wonderful introduction to West African home cooking. It brings together …

Benin

Meet Fakoye, a warmly satisfying dish from Benin built on little more than cornmeal, water and whatever fresh produce the market …

Benin

Meet Djèwo, the warm-hearted one-pot rice dish that sits at the centre of Beninese hospitality. Tender meat, sweet peppers and …

Benin

Meet Djenkoumé, one of Benin’s most comforting everyday dishes. Built from little more than cornmeal and water, it turns …

Benin

Say hello to Dekounoun Sounnou, a wholesome Beninese classic built around gently steamed yam, a fragrant sauce and a generous …