National Dish Recipes: Every National Dish Recipe

Benin

National Dish Benin: Degue (Recipe)

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

Benin

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

Benin

Discover Dahomey Fish Stew, a warming taste of Benin’s Atlantic coast. Fresh fish simmers gently in a fragrant base of …

Benin

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

Benin

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

Benin

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

Benin

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

Benin

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

Benin

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

Benin

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

Benin

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

Benin

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