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National Dish Benin: Riz Sauce d'Arachide (Recipe)
Meet Riz Sauce d’Arachide, the comforting rice-and-peanut classic that sits at the very heart of Beninese home cooking. A …
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No dish is officially crowned in Benin, yet Dahomey fish stew comes closest, a bright tomato-and-pepper fish stew from the old kingdom’s coast. Begin with our Dahomey Fish Stew recipe and work through 78 authentic Beninese recipes.
The Most Famous Beninese Dishes
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Dahomey fish stew
Dahomey Fish Stew takes its name from the kingdom that ruled this coast until 1894. Fish simmers in a base of tomato, onion, ginger and pepper, cooked in palm or groundnut oil. It …
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National Dish Benin: Poudou (Recipe)
Discover Poudou, the national dish of Benin and a staple that has won admirers far beyond West Africa. Made from cassava flour or …
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National Dish Benin: Pâte Déma (Recipe)
Meet Pâte Déma, the soft maize porridge that anchors the everyday table in Benin. Smooth, warm and quietly satisfying, it is …
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National Dish Benin: Pâte (Recipe)
Discover Pâte, the humble cornerstone of West African home cooking and one of Benin’s most cherished staples. Made from …
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National Dish Benin: Noukouin (Recipe)
Meet Noukouin, a warming maize porridge from Benin that turns two humble ingredients, maize flour and palm oil, into something …
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National Dish Benin: Ninnouwi (Recipe)
Meet Ninnouwi, a warming bowl of West African comfort from Benin. Ground corn is simmered into a thick, silky base, then studded …
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National Dish Benin: Moyo Sauce (Recipe)
Meet Moyo Sauce, one of the brightest, punchiest little dishes to come out of Benin. Built from tomatoes, onions and chilli and …
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National Dish Benin: Monyo (Recipe)
Discover Monyo, a hearty cornmeal dish that sits right at the heart of Benin’s kitchen. Made from little more than maize …
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National Dish Benin: Millet Couscous (Recipe)
Discover Millet Couscous, one of the great staples of Benin. Fluffy steamed millet with a gentle, nutty character makes this …
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National Dish Benin: Mafe (Recipe)
Meet Mafe, the creamy peanut stew that sits at the very heart of Benin’s home cooking. Tender meat and bright, seasonal …
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National Dish Benin: Lanmoumou (Recipe)
Meet Lanmoumou, a wonderfully fragrant okra and fish dish that shows off the culinary richness of Benin. Tender pods are simmered …
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National Dish Benin: Kuli-Kuli (Recipe)
Meet Kuli-Kuli, the crunchy roasted-peanut snack that West Africa has been nibbling on for generations. Made from little more than …
Read more →What is the national dish of Benin?
Benin has no single official national dish, but Dahomey fish stew is the one most often given that title, a bright tomato-and-pepper fish stew from the old kingdom's coast. A step-by-step recipe is on this page, alongside 77 more authentic Beninese recipes.
What food is Benin famous for?
Benin's most famous dish is Dahomey fish stew. This page collects 78 authentic Beninese recipes, from everyday classics to festive specialities.