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National Dish Benin: Bissap (Recipe)

Meet Bissap, the ruby-red hibiscus drink that West Africa reaches for whenever the sun turns fierce. Deeply fruity, gently tart …

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National Dish Benin: Banga (Recipe)

Meet Banga, a deeply savoury palm oil stew that sits right at the heart of Beninese home cooking. Rich, russet-red and fragrant …

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National Dish Benin: Avokoun (Recipe)

Meet Avokoun, a warm-hearted classic from Benin that turns two humble store-cupboard staples into something genuinely memorable. …

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National Dish Benin: Ata (Recipe)

Discover Ata, a vibrant taste of Benin! This simple West African dish brings together ripe tomatoes, sweet peppers and warm spices …

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National Dish Benin: Amonou (Recipe)

Meet Amonou, a comforting cassava dish from Benin that turns one humble root into a plateful of warmth. Soft, gently mashed …

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National Dish Benin: Aloko (Recipe)

Meet Aloko, Benin’s golden, irresistible answer to the humble side dish. Ripe plantains are sliced, dropped into hot oil and …

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National Dish Benin: Aklui (Recipe)

Meet Aklui, a quietly brilliant staple from Benin built on nothing more than fermented maize flour, water and salt. The …

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