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Nutritional Values
520kcal
35gProtein
45gCarbs
30gFat
8gFibre
300 gServing
* Per serving · 300 g. May vary.
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Garba
How to order / say it
Say it
Garba — [Gahr-bah]
Order
I'll have a Garba, please.
Locally
Je vais prendre un Garba, s'il vous plaît.
Say locally
A dish of attiéké and fried fish, popular with students.
Why try it?
Garba reflects the youthful spirit of Abidjan, often being consumed by students and young professionals for its ease and affordability.
How it tastes
The tangy and fermented taste of attiéké complements the savory fried fish, creating a dish that is both refreshing and satisfying.
Origin & History — first documented: 1980
Emerging in the 1980s around university areas, Garba was concocted as a quick meal that catered to the needs of students on tight budgets.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🐟 300 g tuna
- 🌾 200 g achié
- 🥕 2 tomato
- 🧂 1 tsp chili pepper
- 🫒 4 tbsp vegetable oil
- 🧄 1 onion
Method
- 1 Fry the tuna pieces until crispy.
- 2 Soak achié in warm water until soft.
- 3 Serve tuna with achié, topped with chili sauce and fresh vegetables.
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