In Senegal fish is among the loved foods to take, almost a meal without a fish, it’s not that cool as if it had one. This country is in West Africa bordered by Mauritania in the north, Mali to the east, Guinea to the southeast, and Guinea to the southwest.
Soupou Kandja is a cuisine found in the country, being prepared by the mix of meat or fish with vegetables to bring the taste ever, and eaten over rice as top layered soup.
Mafé dish is originated from Mali specifically to Mandika and Bambara people, yet it became famous in the country because of the agricultural factor of cultivating it’s basics ingredients that is ground nuts.
Muamba Chiken is traditional chicken preparation method done on most of African countries. In Senegal Muamba serves among the best recipes to prepare at Family level or even at ceremonies events.
Rice is like a necessity to a home. Many homes have rice as their main cuisines. Rice Pilaf originated from Europe, but accepted and widely prepared In Senegal. However, it could be considered as a Senegalese cuisine as well.
Dibi is a roasted meat usually on large, wood-fired grills, before being made for meal in small sized pieces. It is a most known food to be prepared in Senegal streets due to the point that it’s also a take away fast food.
Thiof is the Wolof name used by the Dakar Lébou fisherman. White grouper is what we talk about when spot Thiof, that is either eaten with spices and vegetables mostly in Senegal restaurants. In beaches this meal is taken as grilled only, with some additives.
Thieboudienne is a lovely dish in Senegal, rice mixed with vegetables like onions, tomatoes, peas, peppers, cabbage and also the most and delicious one is the fish.
Chicken Yassa can be prepared with chicken, lamb or fish. But chicken is best. People in Senegal prefer chicken because it is common. In Senegal, you could see people raring chickens in their open yards.
Almost 90% of Senegalese citizens are Muslims, therefore juice counts for an essential part in a meal. Bissap is taken as a traditional dish, because it is a widely found and consumed juice starts with big restaurants and hotels to home made daily meals.
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