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Mali Cuisine

Africa · Western Africa

62 recipes

Signature Mali Dishes

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Chicken and Okra Stew with Tomatoes

A hearty and flavorful stew combining tender chicken, okra, and tomatoes, simmered in a rich, spiced broth. This dish is a comforting staple, often served with rice or fufu.

Mali·Medium·1 hour (plus marinating time)

Dibi

Dibi is a popular Malian street food consisting of tender, grilled lamb marinated in a flavorful blend of spices, often served with caramelized onions and a tangy mustard sauce. It's known for its smoky aroma and succulent texture.

Mali·Medium·1 hour

Djaba Dji

Djaba Dji is a flavorful Malian sauce primarily made from onions, often served as a condiment or a base for stews. It's a versatile dish that can be enjoyed with rice, couscous, or grilled meats, showcasing the rich flavors of Malian cuisine.

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Mali·Medium·2 hours 10 minutes

Djabadji

Djabadji, also known as Malian Onion Sauce, is a flavorful and aromatic dish featuring tender meat (often beef or lamb) simmered in a rich sauce dominated by caramelized onions, tomatoes, and a blend of West African spices. It's a comforting dish typically served with rice or frites.

Mali·Medium·2 hours

Djabadji/Nandji

Djabadji, also known as Nandji, is a classic Malian red sauce characterized by its rich onion base. It's a versatile dish that can be made with various meats and vegetables, served with rice, couscous, or fonio.

Mali·Medium·1 hour 5 minutes

Djabaji ni Djou

A vibrant and flavorful stew featuring tender pieces of fish cooked with okra, tomatoes, and a blend of aromatic spices. This dish offers a delightful balance of textures and tastes, with the okra providing a subtle thickening and the spices infusing the fish with warmth.

Mali·Medium·40-50 minutes (plus marinating time)

Djandja

Djandja is a popular Malian dish featuring fish marinated in a flavorful blend of spices, herbs, and citrus, then grilled to perfection. It's often served with rice, fried plantains, or a spicy pepper sauce.

Mali·Medium·1 hour 35 minutes

Fakoye Sauce

Fakoye is a traditional Malian sauce made from jute leaves (also known as molokhia or corète), often prepared with meat and served over rice. It has a unique, slightly viscous texture and a deep, earthy flavor.

Mali·Easy·45 minutes

Fonio and Peanut Cakes

These delightful Fonio and Peanut Cakes are a sweet and savory treat, perfect for an afternoon snack or a light dessert. They combine the nutty flavor of fonio grain with the richness of peanuts, offering a unique texture and taste.

Mali·Easy·55 minutes

Fonio and Vegetable Stew

A hearty and nutritious vegetarian stew featuring fonio, a West African grain, simmered with a medley of colorful vegetables and aromatic spices.

Mali·Medium·60 minutes

Fonio Balls in Peanut Sauce

A delightful and nutritious dish featuring tender fonio balls, a grain native to West Africa, served in a rich and creamy peanut sauce. The fonio balls are made from cooked fonio, oats, and spices, then lightly fried, while the sauce is a flavorful blend of peanut butter, tomatoes, and aromatic spices.

Mali·Easy·45 minutes

Fonio Pilaf with Dates and Peanuts

A fragrant and slightly sweet pilaf made with fonio, a nutritious ancient grain, studded with sweet dates and savory roasted peanuts. This dish is a wonderful side or a light main course, showcasing the versatility of fonio.

Mali·Easy·50 minutes

Foutou Banan

A staple in Malian cuisine, Foutou Banan is a delicious and filling dish made from pounded plantains and yams. It has a unique texture and is typically served as a base for various sauces and stews.

Mali·Medium·40 minutes

Kuli-Kuli

A popular West African snack, Kuli-Kuli are crunchy, savory, and slightly spicy peanut treats made from ground peanuts, often enjoyed as a standalone snack or used to add flavor to other dishes.

Mali·Medium·40 minutes

Kyinkyinga

Kyinkyinga are flavorful grilled skewers of marinated beef and bell peppers, often sold as street food in Mali. They are typically seasoned with a blend of spices and ground peanuts, and served with a savory sauce.

Mali·Easy·45 minutes

Kyinkyinga

Kyinkyinga, a popular West African street food, features marinated and grilled skewers of meat, typically beef or lamb. In Mali, it's often seasoned with a blend of local spices and served with onions and peppers, offering a smoky, savory, and slightly spicy flavor profile that is both satisfying and convenient.

Mali·Medium·55 minutes

La Capitaine Sangha

La Capitaine Sangha is a signature Malian dish featuring Nile perch, a mild and flaky white fish, typically served with rice, fried bananas, and a spicy chili sauce. The combination of savory fish, sweet bananas, and a kick of heat makes for a unique and satisfying meal.

Mali·Medium·1 hour 5 minutes

Labadja

Labadja is a traditional Malian dish from the northern regions, featuring tender beef cooked with rice, onions, and the unique sweetness of dates, often enhanced with a blend of aromatic spices.

Mali·Medium·45 minutes

Labadja

Labadja is a traditional Malian rice pilaf from the northern regions, featuring tender beef, sweet stewed dates, and warm spices. It's a dish that symbolizes Mali's agricultural abundance and its historical ties to trans-Saharan trade, often served during religious festivals and family gatherings.

Mali·Easy·2 hours 15 minutes

Maafe

A rich and comforting West African stew featuring tender chunks of beef or chicken simmered in a creamy, savory peanut sauce with tomatoes and hearty vegetables. Traditionally served with rice.

Mali·Medium·1 hour 55 minutes

Malian Beef and White Bean Stew

A hearty and comforting stew featuring tender beef and creamy white beans simmered in a rich tomato-based sauce with aromatic spices. This dish is a staple in many West African households, perfect for a satisfying meal.

Mali·Medium·1 hour 5 minutes

Malian Chicken and Rice Domoda

A flavorful Malian one-pot dish featuring tender chicken and rice simmered in a rich, savory tomato and peanut sauce, often enhanced with vegetables.

Mali·Medium·1 hour 55 minutes

Malian Chicken and Sorghum Stew

A hearty and nourishing stew featuring tender chicken and nutrient-rich sorghum, simmered in a flavorful tomato and peanut-based broth with aromatic vegetables. This dish embodies the comforting and sustaining qualities of traditional Malian cuisine.

Mali·Medium·1 hour 5 minutes

Malian Chicken and Sweet Potato Stew

A hearty and flavorful stew featuring tender chicken, sweet potatoes, and aromatic spices, often served with rice or millet. This dish balances the sweetness of the potatoes with savory chicken and a rich, spiced broth.

Mali·Easy·1 hour 5 minutes

Malian Chicken and Vegetable Rice

A flavorful one-pot dish featuring tender chicken and a medley of vegetables cooked with rice in a savory tomato-based broth. This dish is a comforting and complete meal.

Mali·Medium·1 hour 25 minutes

Malian Chicken Peanut Stew

A rich and hearty stew made with chicken, peanut butter, tomatoes, and a medley of vegetables. This dish is a staple in Malian cuisine, offering a comforting and deeply flavorful experience.

Mali·Medium·1 hour 5 minutes

Malian Chicken Yassa

A flavorful and tangy dish featuring chicken marinated in a mixture of onions, lemon juice, and mustard, then slow-cooked to tender perfection. It's a popular West African dish with Malian variations.

Mali·Medium·1 hour 30 minutes

Malian Fish and Rice

A flavorful one-pot dish featuring tender fish stewed with vegetables and then cooked with rice in the flavorful broth. This dish is a variation inspired by the national dish of Senegal, Thieboudienne, which is also popular in Mali.

Mali·Medium·1 hour 5 minutes

Malian Fish and Vegetable Stew

A flavorful and aromatic stew featuring firm white fish cooked in a rich tomato-based sauce with a medley of vegetables and a hint of peanut. This dish is a staple in Malian cuisine, offering a delightful balance of savory and slightly nutty flavors.

Mali·Medium·1 hour 5 minutes

Malian Fish Stew with Millet

A hearty and aromatic stew featuring firm white fish cooked in a flavorful broth with tomatoes, onions, and spices, served alongside fluffy millet.

Mali·Medium·2 hours

Malian Goat Stew with Millet

A hearty and aromatic stew made with tender chunks of goat meat, simmered in a flavorful broth with a blend of spices, onions, and tomatoes. Served with a side of fluffy millet, this dish is a testament to the rich culinary heritage of Mali.

Mali·Medium·35 minutes

Malian Grilled Beef Skewers

Tender cubes of beef marinated in a flavorful blend of spices and grilled to perfection on skewers. Mishkaki is a popular street food and appetizer across West Africa, known for its smoky aroma and savory taste.

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Mali·Medium·2 hours 40 minutes

Malian Lamb and Date Stew

A rich and aromatic lamb stew, slow-cooked with a blend of warming spices and the natural sweetness of dates. This dish is often served with couscous.

Mali·Medium·1 hour 55 minutes

Malian Lamb and Okra Stew

A hearty and flavorful stew featuring tender lamb, okra, and a rich tomato-based sauce, often seasoned with aromatic spices. This dish is a comforting staple in Malian cuisine, perfect served over rice.

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Mali·Medium·1 hour 55 minutes

Malian Lamb and Vegetable Couscous Stew

A hearty and flavorful stew featuring tender lamb, a medley of vegetables, and fluffy couscous, seasoned with aromatic spices. This dish is a comforting and complete meal, showcasing the rich culinary heritage of Mali.

Mali·Medium·1 hour 55 minutes

Malian Lamb and Vegetable Stew

A hearty and flavorful stew featuring tender lamb simmered with a medley of vegetables in a rich, spiced tomato-based broth. This dish showcases the depth of Malian cuisine with its aromatic spices and wholesome ingredients.

Mali·Easy·25 minutes

Malian Millet Porridge with Baobab

A nutritious and traditional breakfast or snack, this millet porridge is enriched with the tangy flavor and vitamin C boost of baobab fruit powder. It's a comforting and adaptable dish, often sweetened and spiced.

Mali·Medium·1 hour 5 minutes

Malian Okra and Fish Stew

A flavorful and slightly viscous stew made with fresh fish, okra, tomatoes, and a blend of West African spices. This dish is a staple in many Malian households, offering a unique texture and taste.

Mali·Medium·1 hour 55 minutes

Malian Peanut and Vegetable Stew

A hearty and flavorful stew featuring tender vegetables simmered in a rich peanut sauce, a staple in Malian cuisine that is both comforting and nutritious.

Mali·Medium·70 minutes

Malian Red Rice with Fish

A flavorful and aromatic one-pot dish featuring rice cooked in a rich tomato-based sauce with tender pieces of fish and vegetables. This dish is a staple in Malian cuisine, often prepared for gatherings and special occasions.

Mali·Easy·45 minutes

Malian Rice and Okra Pilaf

A flavorful and aromatic pilaf where rice is cooked with okra, onions, and a blend of West African spices. This dish is a delightful way to enjoy okra, with its unique texture and ability to absorb flavors.

Mali·Medium·1 hour 5 minutes

Malian Rice and Vegetable Stew

A flavorful and comforting one-pot dish featuring rice simmered with a medley of vegetables and aromatic spices, showcasing the versatility of Malian home cooking.

Mali·Easy·40 minutes

Malian Sorghum Porridge with Dates

A hearty and naturally sweet breakfast porridge made from sorghum, a staple grain in Mali, enriched with the sweetness of dates and a hint of warming spice. This comforting dish is perfect for a nourishing start to your day.

Mali·Easy·50 minutes

Malian Spiced Fish with Rice

A flavorful dish of white fish marinated in aromatic spices and herbs, then pan-fried or baked, served alongside fluffy rice. This recipe draws inspiration from the region's love for vibrant flavors.

Mali·Medium·1 hour 50 minutes

Naboulou

Naboulou is a flavorful Malian stew featuring tender meat (often lamb or beef) cooked with nutrient-rich baobab leaves in a savory sauce. It's a dish that highlights the use of indigenous ingredients and is typically served over millet or rice.

Mali·Hard·1 hour 45 minutes

Saka Saka with Fish

Saka Saka is a traditional Malian dish made from finely pounded or mashed cassava leaves, often cooked with fish and seasoned with palm oil and aromatic spices. It's a nutritious and flavorful dish, typically served with rice or millet.

Mali·Hard·2 hours

Saka Saka with Smoked Fish

Saka Saka is a flavorful dish made from pounded cassava leaves, often cooked with smoked fish and a blend of aromatic vegetables and spices. It's a nutrient-rich and deeply satisfying West African staple.

Mali·Medium·2 hours 25 minutes

Siga Wassa

Siga Wassa is a hearty and comforting Malian stew that combines tender chunks of beef with sweet potatoes in a rich, savory sauce. Often flavored with peanut butter and tomatoes, it's a nourishing dish that highlights the use of staple ingredients in Malian cuisine.

Mali·Medium·1 hour 55 minutes

Siga Wassa

A hearty and flavorful stew made with tender chunks of beef, simmered in a rich peanut sauce with tomatoes, onions, and spices. It's a comforting and popular dish across Mali, often served with rice or millet couscous.

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Mali·Medium·1 hour 50 minutes

Siga Wassa Koun

Siga Wassa Koun is a rich and flavorful Malian stew made with tender chunks of beef, simmered in a savory sauce with onions, tomatoes, and a blend of aromatic spices. It is often served with rice or millet, making it a hearty and satisfying meal.

Mali·Medium·2 hours

Siga Wassa Koun Foni

A hearty and flavorful Malian dish featuring tender beef simmered in a rich peanut and tomato sauce, served over fluffy fonio grain. This dish highlights the use of fonio, an ancient West African grain, and the beloved peanut sauce that is a staple in Malian cuisine.

Mali·Medium·1 hour 55 minutes

Siga Wassa Koun Fonio

Siga Wassa Koun Fonio is a hearty and flavorful Malian dish featuring tender beef simmered in a rich peanut and tomato sauce, served over fluffy fonio grain. This dish is a celebration of Malian staples, combining the earthiness of fonio with the savory depth of beef and the creamy texture of peanut sauce.

Mali·Easy·1 hour 5 minutes

Soda Djabi

A flavorful and nutritious dish from Mali, Soda Djabi combines tender soybeans with aromatic rice, creating a satisfying meal. This recipe offers a taste of Malian home cooking, often prepared with simple yet impactful ingredients.

Mali·Easy·25 minutes

Sodja de Soja

Sodja de Soja is a refreshing and nutritious drink made from soybeans, commonly enjoyed in Mali. It's a simple yet flavorful beverage that can be prepared with minimal ingredients.

Mali·Easy·50 minutes

Sombi Koun

A comforting and subtly sweet millet porridge, often enjoyed for breakfast or as a light meal. It's made by simmering millet grains in water or milk until tender, then flavored with sugar, sometimes a hint of vanilla or cinnamon, and often topped with fresh fruit or nuts.

Mali·Medium·1 hour 10 minutes

Soso Ya Sauce

Soso Ya Sauce is a flavorful Malian chicken stew characterized by its rich, savory broth, often seasoned with a blend of aromatic spices. It's a comforting dish typically served with rice or a starchy side like fufu.

Mali·Medium·40 minutes

Spicy Malian Grilled Fish

Whole fish marinated in a vibrant blend of spices, herbs, and chili, then grilled to perfection, resulting in a smoky, flavorful, and slightly spicy dish.

Mali·Medium·80-95 minutes

Tigadegue Na

Tigadegue Na, often considered Mali's national dish, is a rich and hearty stew made with tender chunks of meat (typically beef or chicken) simmered in a flavorful peanut butter and tomato-based sauce. It's a comforting and deeply satisfying meal, often enhanced with vegetables like carrots and potatoes, and traditionally served over rice or fonio.

Mali·Medium·1 hour 30 minutes

Tigadèguèna ni Djèguè Woussou

Tigadèguèna ni Djèguè Woussou is a flavorful Malian stew featuring smoked fish simmered with a medley of vegetables in a rich, savory sauce. This dish highlights the importance of fish in Malian cuisine, particularly in regions near the Niger River, and its preparation often involves a combination of fresh and dried ingredients for depth of flavor.

Mali·Medium·1 hour 20 minutes

Tiguadege Na

Tiguadege Na, meaning 'meat in peanut butter sauce,' is considered Mali's national dish. This rich and flavorful stew features tender chicken simmered in a creamy peanut and tomato-based sauce with vegetables. It's a hearty and comforting meal, traditionally served over rice or millet porridge.

Mali·Medium·1 hour 35 minutes

Tiguadege Na

Tiguadege Na, often considered Mali's national dish, is a rich and flavorful stew made with chicken (or lamb) simmered in a thick, savory peanut butter sauce. It's hearty, comforting, and packed with vegetables, making it a complete meal when served with rice or millet.

Mali·Medium·2 hours

Tiguere Degue

A savory and flavorful millet and peanut stew, often prepared for special occasions. It features tender meat (typically beef or lamb) simmered in a rich sauce with a base of ground peanuts and millet flour, enhanced with aromatic spices and vegetables.

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