National Dish Recipes: Every National Dish Recipe

Ivory Coast

National Dish Ivory Coast: Ginger Juice (Recipe)

Meet Jus de Gingembre, the fiery-yet-refreshing ginger drink that Ivorians reach for whenever the heat becomes serious. Made from …

Ivory Coast

Meet Gbofloto, the sweet little banana fritters that Ivorians buy by the handful from street stalls and market corners. Made from …

Ivory Coast

Discover Gâteau de Patate Douce, the sweet potato cake that West Africa does so well! Soft, velvety and gently perfumed with …

Ivory Coast

Meet Gâteau de Manioc, the moist cassava cake that West Africa bakes for celebrations and quiet afternoons alike. Rich with …

Ivory Coast

Discover Gari, a West African staple that turns humble cassava into something quietly brilliant. Grated, fermented and dried into …

Ivory Coast

Meet Galettes de Manioc, the humble cassava pancakes that have earned a place at nearly every table in the Ivory Coast. Nutty, …

Ivory Coast

Few dishes say West African hospitality quite like Fufu Banane avec Sauce Graine. Soft, faintly sweet banana fufu meets a thick, …

Ivory Coast

Discover Fufu, the national dish of the Ivory Coast and one of West Africa’s true kitchen cornerstones. Made from nothing …

Ivory Coast

Discover Foutou d’Igname, the velvety pounded-yam staple that sits at the heart of the Ivorian table. Made from nothing more …

Ivory Coast

Meet Foufou Banane, the soft, silky banana mash that sits at the heart of Ivorian home cooking. Ripe bananas are simmered and …

Ivory Coast

Discover Dégué, a gently sweet bowl of fermented rice and roasted peanuts that has been a staple of Ivorian kitchens for …

Ivory Coast

Meet Dakouin, a warmly spiced cassava speciality from the Ivory Coast and one of the friendliest ways into West African home …