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National Dish Benin: Fufu with Peanut Soup (Recipe)
Discover Fufu with Peanut Soup, a comforting classic from Benin that sits at the very heart of West African home cooking. Smooth, …
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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: Fufu (Recipe)
Discover Fufu, the soft, starchy side dish that sits at the very heart of Beninese cooking. Pounded from yam or plantain until …
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National Dish Benin: Friture de Poisson (Recipe)
Meet Friture de Poisson, the crisp fried fish that sits at the heart of Beninese cooking. Whole fish are dusted in a boldly …
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National Dish Benin: Fritters de Haricots (Recipe)
Say hello to Fritters de Haricots, the crisp bean fritters that Benin has made its own. Puréed beans are seasoned, spooned into …
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National Dish Benin: Fried Plantains (Recipe)
Few snacks capture the warmth of West Africa quite like Fried Plantains, the golden slices of ripe plantain that sizzle away in …
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National Dish Benin: Fevi (Recipe)
Say hello to Fevi, the national dish of Benin and a wonderful introduction to West African home cooking. It brings together …
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National Dish Benin: Fakoye (Recipe)
Meet Fakoye, a warmly satisfying dish from Benin built on little more than cornmeal, water and whatever fresh produce the market …
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National Dish Benin: Djèwo (Recipe)
Meet Djèwo, the warm-hearted one-pot rice dish that sits at the centre of Beninese hospitality. Tender meat, sweet peppers and …
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National Dish Benin: Djenkoumé (Recipe)
Meet Djenkoumé, one of Benin’s most comforting everyday dishes. Built from little more than cornmeal and water, it turns …
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National Dish Benin: Dekounoun Sounnou (Recipe)
Say hello to Dekounoun Sounnou, a wholesome Beninese classic built around gently steamed yam, a fragrant sauce and a generous …
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National Dish Benin: Degue (Recipe)
Meet Degue, the sweet, spoonable millet-and-yoghurt bowl that Benin wakes up to. Cool, creamy and gently spiced with cinnamon, it …
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National Dish Benin: Dambou (Recipe)
Meet Dambou, a warming West African plate that turns two humble staples, cassava and roasted peanuts, into something genuinely …
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.