Senegal, a West African country with influences from various tribes and kingdoms as well as France and Islamic tradition, has one of the richest culinary traditions in this region on the planet. Anyone who ends up traveling to Senegal will, without a doubt, be surprised at the culinary offerings that the country has to offer.
Here’s a selection of Senegalese dishes that you must try, given the opportunity.
Thieboudienne
Thieboudienne is considered to be the most emblematic dish from Senegal, as it combines some of the country’s preferred ingredients in one delicious dish. Containing fish, rice, vegetables, and garlic tomato sauce, it’s rich, savory, and filling.
Mafe
Love spice and beef stew? If so, you’re probably going to love the Sengalese take on this classic West African dish. This dish uses a surprising peanut butter base as the starting block for a spicy beef stew that’s typically served with couscous.
Poulet Yassa
Rounding out the list is a chicken dish which is a specialty in the southernmost part of the country. Prepared with lemons and onions, the marinated chicken, which is used in the preparation of poulet yassa, is finger-licking good.
