National Dish Recipes: Every National Dish Recipe

Benin

National Dish Benin: Bissap (Recipe)

Meet Bissap, the ruby-red hibiscus drink that West Africa reaches for whenever the sun turns fierce. Deeply fruity, gently tart …

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Meet Bâton de Manioc, a wonderfully simple treat from Benin that turns humble cassava into something quietly very good. These …

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Meet Banga, a deeply savoury palm oil stew that sits right at the heart of Beninese home cooking. Rich, russet-red and fragrant …

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Discover Banana Pudding, the sweet, creamy pride of Benin. This gentle West African dessert turns nothing more than ripe bananas, …

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Meet Avokoun, a warm-hearted classic from Benin that turns two humble store-cupboard staples into something genuinely memorable. …

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Discover Ata, a bright taste of Benin. This simple West African dish brings together ripe tomatoes, sweet peppers and warm spices …

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Discover Assrokouin, the national dish of Benin and a wonderful introduction to the flavours of West Africa. Built around little …

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Meet Amonou, a comforting cassava dish from Benin that turns one humble root into a plateful of warmth. Soft, gently mashed …

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Meet Aloko, Benin’s golden, very good answer to the humble side dish. Ripe plantains are sliced, dropped into hot oil and …

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Meet Aklui, a quietly brilliant staple from Benin built on nothing more than fermented maize flour, water and salt. The …

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Discover Akassa, one of the everyday staples of Benin and a wonderfully gentle introduction to West African cooking. Made from …

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Discover Akara, one of Benin’s most cherished bites. These golden, deep-fried bean fritters are crisp on the outside, soft …