National Dish Recipes: Every National Dish Recipe

Mauritania

National Dish Mauritania: Taguella (Recipe)

Discover Taguella, a traditional dish that captures the flavours and spirit of Mauritania beautifully. Built around fine semolina …

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Meet Tagine Zitoun, a fragrant slow-cooked stew that sits proudly among the great dishes of Mauritania. Tender lamb mingles with …

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Discover Tagine d’Agneau, a festive centrepiece of Mauritanian cooking. Tender lamb is coaxed to melting softness over hours …

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Discover Sweet Potato Soup, a warming bowlful that captures the flavours of West Africa in every spoonful. This Mauritanian …

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Discover Sweet Couscous, a fragrant Mauritanian treat that turns humble semolina into a celebration of flavour. This gently spiced …

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Meet Stuffed Msemen, a wonderfully moreish Mauritanian flatbread with delicate, folded layers and a savoury filling tucked inside. …

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Discover Soupe de Pois, a comforting green pea soup at the heart of Mauritanian home cooking. This hearty bowl brings together …

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Meet Soupe de Mil, a comforting millet soup that sits at the very heart of Mauritanian home cooking. Warming, nourishing and …

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Meet Sfenj, Mauritania’s beloved fried doughnuts and one of the true stars of its street-food scene. Light and airy on the …

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Meet Sellou, a rich Mauritanian sweet built from toasted flour, almonds, sesame and a warm blend of spices. Reserved for …

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Meet Seffa, a celebratory Mauritanian dish that balances sweet and savoury in every mouthful. Steamed vermicelli or couscous is …

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Sauce Kaldou is the coastal cooking of Mauritania in one pan: fresh fish braised gently in a sharp sauce of lemon, tomato, garlic …