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National Dish Mali: Pommes de Terre Rôties aux Épices (Recipe)
Meet Pommes de Terre Rôties aux Épices, Mali’s answer to the humble roast potato, crisp-edged, deeply golden and coated in a …
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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: Pâté de Campagne (Recipe)
Discover Pâté de Campagne, the rustic country terrine that travelled from French farmhouse kitchens to the tables of Mali. Tender …
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National Dish Mali: Pastels (Recipe)
Meet Pastels, the crisp little savoury parcels that turn up everywhere from Mali’s roadside stalls to family celebrations. A …
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National Dish Mali: Moni (Recipe)
Meet Moni, a warm-hearted classic from the heart of West Africa. Tender pieces of meat mingle with bright vegetables and a handful …
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National Dish Mali: Millet Couscous (Recipe)
Say hello to Millet Couscous, a cornerstone of the Malian table and one of West Africa’s most quietly brilliant staples. …
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National Dish Mali: Millet Cake (Recipe)
Discover Millet Cake, the sweet, golden bake that West Africa does so well. Made from finely ground millet flour, honey and a …
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National Dish Mali: Malian Peanut Stew (Recipe)
Few dishes capture the warmth of West African cooking quite like Malian Peanut Stew. Simple, everyday ingredients, meat or pulses, …
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National Dish Mali: Maize Couscous (Recipe)
Discover Maize Couscous, a golden West African staple that turns humble maize into something quietly spectacular. Nutty, gently …
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National Dish Mali: Mafé (Recipe)
Meet Mafé, the rich groundnut stew that sits at the very heart of Malian home cooking. Tender meat or vegetables simmer slowly in …
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National Dish Mali: Maafe (Recipe)
Maafe is groundnut stew and it spread across West Africa from the Mandinka heartland of Mali. Peanut butter thickens a tomato base …
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National Dish Mali: Légumes Sautés (Recipe)
Discover Légumes Sautés, a bright, everyday favourite from Mali. A colourful pan of fresh vegetables, gently coaxed along with …
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National Dish Mali: Lait Caillé au Mil (Recipe)
Meet Lait Caillé au Mil, one of Mali’s most quietly beloved dishes, a bowl of soft, nutty millet stirred through with cool, …
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.