National Dish Recipes: Every National Dish Recipe

Benin

National Dish Benin: Friture de Poisson (Recipe)

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

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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 …

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Meet Degue, the sweet, spoonable millet-and-yoghurt bowl that Benin wakes up to. Cool, creamy and gently spiced with cinnamon, it …

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Meet Dambou, a warming West African plate that turns two humble staples, cassava and roasted peanuts, into something genuinely …

Benin

Dahomey Fish Stew takes its name from the kingdom that ruled this coast until 1894. Fish simmers in a base of tomato, onion, …

Benin

Discover Chakalaka, a bright vegetable relish that brings the colour and warmth of Beninese cooking straight to your table. Sweet …