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National Dish Mali: Yassa de Poisson (Recipe)
Say hello to Yassa de Poisson, a fragrant fish dish that has become one of Mali’s great table favourites. Firm fillets are …
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If Mali has a national dish, it is maafe: meat stewed in a deep, satisfying peanut sauce. Start with our Maafe recipe, then browse 66 more Malian classics, from everyday cooking to festive specialities.
The Most Famous Malian Dishes
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Maafe
Maafe is groundnut stew and it spread across West Africa from the Mandinka heartland of Mali. Peanut butter thickens a tomato base with meat and root vegetables in it. It is served …
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National Dish Mali: Viande Séchée au Feu de Bois (Recipe)
Meet Viande Séchée au Feu de Bois, Mali’s smoky, slow-dried meat speciality and a true feast for the senses. Tender strips …
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National Dish Mali: Tô (Recipe)
Meet Tô, the soft, steaming staple that anchors mealtimes across Mali. Made from nothing more than millet or maize flour, water …
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National Dish Mali: Tigua Dégué (Recipe)
Meet Tigua Dégué, a warming Malian classic built on tender vegetables, earthy peanuts and a gentle drift of spice. It is the kind …
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National Dish Mali: Tiga Dégué (Recipe)
Meet Tiga Dégué, the dish Mali serves when there is something worth celebrating. Tender pieces of chicken are gently braised in a …
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National Dish Mali: Tieboudienne (Recipe)
Discover Tieboudienne, the fragrant rice-and-fish dish at the heart of Malian home cooking. Tender fillets sit on a bed of …
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National Dish Mali: Thiéré (Recipe)
Meet Thiéré, a warm-hearted rice dish that carries the flavours of West Africa straight to your table. Built around fragrant rice, …
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National Dish Mali: Tamarind Juice (Recipe)
Meet Tamarind Juice, the deep amber cooler that Malian households reach for whenever the heat sets in. Made from nothing more than …
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National Dish Mali: Spinach Peanut Sauce (Recipe)
Discover Spinach Peanut Sauce, a wonderfully simple Malian classic built on fresh greens and roasted nuts. Deep green, gently …
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National Dish Mali: Soupe Kandia (Recipe)
Discover Soupe Kandia, a wonderfully savoury okra soup that sits right at the heart of Malian home cooking. Silky okra and rich …
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National Dish Mali: Soupe de Gombo (Recipe)
Discover Soupe de Gombo, the hearty okra soup that sits at the very heart of Malian home cooking. Silky, gently thickened and …
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National Dish Mali: Sauce Kopé Kopé (Recipe)
Meet Sauce Kopé Kopé, a fragrant tomato-based sauce that sits at the heart of Malian home cooking. Built from ripe tomatoes, …
Read more →What is the national dish of Mali?
Mali has no single official national dish, but maafe is the one most often given that title, meat stewed in a deep, satisfying peanut sauce. A step-by-step recipe is on this page, alongside 66 more authentic Malian recipes.
What food is Mali famous for?
Mali's most famous dish is maafe. This page collects 67 authentic Malian recipes, from everyday classics to festive specialities.