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Senegalese Recipes

Thieboudienne, yassa, mafé — bold, aromatic dishes from Senegal's rich culinary tradition.

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Thieboudienne

Senegal's national dish — whole fish stuffed with parsley and chilli, simmered with tomatoes and vegetables, then served on deeply flavoured red rice.

Yassa Poulet

Senegalese grilled chicken marinated in lemon and mustard, then braised with mountains of slowly caramelised onions — a deeply satisfying West African classic.

Thiébou Yapp — Senegalese Lamb and Rice

The meat version of Senegal's national dish: fragrant one-pot rice cooked in a rich tomato and onion broth with slow-braised lamb and vegetables.

Mafé — Senegalese Peanut Stew

Rich, deeply savoury West African peanut stew with beef or lamb, sweet potato and aubergine — one of the great stews of the world.

Thiéboudienne

Senegal's national dish — a hearty one-pot meal of rice cooked in rich tomato-fish broth with vegetables, deeply flavored with fermented fish and herbs.

Mafé

A rich and comforting West African peanut stew with tender lamb or beef, root vegetables, and a deeply savory sauce that's beloved across Senegal and the Sahel.

Yassa Poulet

A Senegalese classic of marinated chicken braised with masses of caramelized onions, lemon, and mustard — tangy, savory, and utterly satisfying.

Domoda

Senegal's Mandinka peanut and tomato stew — a rich, slightly sweet groundnut stew thickened with tomato paste and peanut butter, made with beef or vegetables.

Benachin

A Senegalese one-pot rice dish — the Wolof ancestor of the West African jollof rice, cooked in spiced tomato broth with chicken, vegetables, and whole scotch bonnet peppers.

Thiakry

A Senegalese sweet millet couscous dessert — steamed millet pearls mixed with sweetened yogurt, vanilla, and orange zest, a creamy, fragrant treat from West Africa.