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Nutritional Values

🔥350kcal
💪8gProtein
🌾45gCarbs
🥑15gFat
🌿5gFibre
⚖️350 gServing

* Per serving · 350 g. May vary.

Allergens

🌾 Gluten

Pâté Rouge

How to order / say it
Say it Pâté Rouge — [pah-tay roozh]
Order I'd like Pâté Rouge, please.
Locally Je voudrais du Pâté Rouge, s'il vous plaît.
Say locally

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

Why try it?

Pâté Rouge is a culinary representation of Abomey's rich agricultural heritage, combining locally grown maize and tomatoes in a beloved tradition.

How it tastes

This dish offers a subtle tomato sweetness balanced by a savory, earthy flavor with a creamy texture. The aroma of fresh herbs makes it irresistible.

Origin & History — first documented: 1865

Pâté Rouge became an emblematic dish in Abomey around the mid-19th century. Its evolution tracks diverse influences and sustainable local farming.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🌾 200 g maize flour
  • 🥕 4 medium tomato
  • 🧄 1 large onion
  • 🧄 3 cloves garlic
  • 🫒 50 ml vegetable oil
  • 🌿 10 g fresh herbs

Method

  1. 1 Puree tomatoes and cook with diced onions and garlic until sauce thickens.
  2. 2 Stir in maize flour gradually to avoid lumps.
  3. 3 Add vegetable oil and fresh herbs for flavor.
  4. 4 Cook until mixture achieves a thick paste consistency.
  5. 5 Serve warm with fresh garnish.

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