Benin recipes — 8 traditional dishes

Bread Vegan

ah-bloh

Steamed cakes made from fermented batter.

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Main course Fish & Seafood

Ago Gbain

a-go glayn

Stew of wild greens with fish.

Main course Vegetarian

ah-mee-woh

A spicy paste made from cornmeal.

Main course Vegan

Kalalou

ka-lah-loo

A flavorful spinach and okra stew.

Snack Vegetarian

foo-floo-ee

Fried balls of sweet potato.

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Main course Vegetarian

kpa-tan-koo

Kpatankou is a savory pie made of corn and cowpeas.

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Main course Vegan

pah-tay roozh

Pâté Rouge is a vibrant dish made from maize and tomatoes.

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Main course Vegetarian

yah-woh-yoh

Yawoyo is a unique dish made of potatoes in a vibrant green sauce.

Benin (Africa)