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Senegal Cuisine

Africa · Western Africa

44 recipes

Signature Senegal Dishes

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Caldou Poisson

Caldou Poisson is a vibrant and flavorful fish stew from Senegal, characterized by its use of palm oil, a medley of vegetables, and a tangy lime sauce. It's a delightful representation of coastal Senegalese cuisine.

Senegal·Medium·1 hour 45 minutes

Ceebu Jën Agn ak Sokko

A flavorful and aromatic fish and rice dish, distinct from the classic Thieboudienne, featuring a rich tomato and vegetable base with a unique preparation of the fish.

Senegal·Medium·1 hour 55 minutes

Domoda

A rich and flavorful Senegalese stew featuring tender beef simmered in a tomato and peanut butter sauce, often served with rice.

Senegal·Medium·1 hora

Fataya Senegalesa

Pastéis fritos crocantes e saborosos, recheados com uma mistura picante de peixe ou carne moída, cebola e especiarias. Um popular petisco de rua senegalês.

Senegal·Medium·1 hour 5 minutes (plus marinating time)

Lamb Dibi

Tender, marinated lamb shoulder grilled to perfection and served with a tangy onion-mustard sauce. This dish is a popular street food and a celebratory meal in Senegal.

Senegal·Easy·35 minutes

Lamb Dibiter au Citron

A zesty and flavorful grilled lamb dish, marinated in a vibrant lemon and herb mixture, offering a lighter, brighter take on traditional grilled meats.

Senegal·Medium·1 hour 55 minutes

Mafe

A rich and savory lamb stew simmered in a creamy peanut butter sauce, often served with rice. Mafe is a beloved West African dish with many regional variations, this version highlights tender lamb.

Senegal·Medium·1 hour

Mafe Poisson

Mafe Poisson is a delightful Senegalese dish that combines the richness of a peanut butter sauce with the delicate flavor of fish. This stew typically includes a medley of vegetables and is seasoned to perfection, offering a unique and comforting taste of West African cuisine.

Senegal·Easy·1 hour 20 minutes

Makhlu aux Légumes

Makhlu aux Légumes is a hearty and flavorful vegetarian stew from Senegal, featuring a rich peanut-based sauce simmered with a variety of seasonal vegetables. It's a comforting and nutritious dish, often served with rice or couscous.

Senegal·Medium·2 hours

Makhlu Lamb and Vegetables

A hearty and flavorful one-pot dish featuring tender lamb stewed with a variety of vegetables and aromatic spices, often enjoyed during special occasions.

Senegal·Easy·45 minutes

Makhlu's Makhlu

A unique and flavorful dish from the Fouta region of Senegal, featuring finely ground millet flour cooked with fermented milk and often served with a side of meat or fish.

Senegal·Medium·1 hour 15 minutes

Mbotaye de Poisson

Mbotaye de Poisson is a delightful Senegalese dish featuring fish cooked in a rich, savory sauce made with fermented fish (netetou) and vegetables. It's a unique and flavorful preparation that highlights traditional West African ingredients.

Senegal·Easy·20 minutes

Moussa Sa Sa Sa

A vibrant and refreshing salad made with grated carrots, cabbage, and sometimes other vegetables, dressed in a tangy vinaigrette. It's a popular side dish that complements many Senegalese meals.

Senegal·Medium·1 hour 5 minutes

Ndambe

Ndambe is a hearty and flavorful stew made with black-eyed peas, often simmered with lamb or beef, and flavored with aromatic vegetables and spices. It's a popular dish, especially when served in a baguette as street food.

Senegal·Medium·50 minutes

Ngalakh

Ngalakh is a traditional Senegalese sweet dish made from millet couscous (thiakry), baobab pulp (bouye), and peanut paste. It's often served during celebrations like Eid and Easter, symbolizing unity and sharing. This dessert offers a unique blend of creamy, tangy, and slightly nutty flavors.

Senegal·Medium·1 hour 35 minutes

Poulet au Citron et aux Oignons

A classic Senegalese dish featuring chicken marinated and braised in a flavorful mixture of lemon juice, onions, and spices, creating a tender and tangy result.

Senegal·Medium·1 hour 10 minutes

Poulet Mafé Coco

A rich and flavorful Senegalese chicken stew made with peanut butter and coconut milk, simmered with tender chicken pieces and aromatic vegetables.

Senegal·Medium·4 hours 40 minutes (including marinating)

Poulet Yassa

A vibrant and flavorful Senegalese dish featuring chicken marinated in a tangy blend of lemon juice, mustard, and onions, then grilled to smoky perfection before being braised into a rich, aromatic stew. The sweetness of caramelized onions and the briny pop of olives complete this classic.

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Senegal·Medium·1 hour 5 minutes

Senegalese Chicken and Okra Peanut Stew

A rich and savory stew featuring tender chicken and okra in a creamy, flavorful peanut sauce. This dish, a variation of the widely popular Mafe, is a staple in Senegalese cuisine, offering a delightful balance of nutty, savory, and slightly spicy notes.

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Senegal·Medium·1 hour 55 minutes

Senegalese Lamb and Yam Stew

A hearty and flavorful stew featuring tender lamb and sweet yams simmered in a rich, spiced tomato-based broth. This dish showcases the warm spices and comforting ingredients common in Senegalese cuisine.

Senegal·Medium·45 minutes

Senegalese Mofongo with Garlic Shrimp

A unique Senegalese twist on the classic Puerto Rican dish, this Mofongo features mashed fried green plantains seasoned with garlic and pork rinds, served with succulent garlic shrimp. It's a hearty and flavorful dish that showcases the fusion of culinary influences.

Senegal·Easy·1 hour

Senegalese Okra Stew

A hearty and flavorful stew featuring tender okra, tomatoes, and aromatic spices, often enriched with fish or meat. This dish is a staple in Senegalese cuisine.

Senegal·Medium·1 hour 10 minutes

Senegalese Thiou au Poisson

A flavorful and hearty fish stew from Senegal, Thiou au Poisson features pieces of fried fish simmered in a rich tomato-based sauce with a variety of vegetables. It's a comforting and aromatic dish typically served with white rice.

Senegal·Easy·35 minutes

Sombi

A creamy and comforting rice pudding made with coconut milk and cream, often enjoyed as a dessert or a sweet breakfast.

Senegal·Medium·1 hour 5 minutes

Sopa de Manjuba

A flavorful and hearty soup made with small fish (manjuba), vegetables, and spices, often served with rice. It's a comforting and nutritious dish popular in coastal regions.

Senegal·Medium·1 hora 10 minutos

Sopa de Peixe Senegalesa

Uma rica e saborosa sopa de peixe senegalesa, repleta de peixe fresco, vegetais aromáticos e especiarias, com um toque de tomate e pimenta.

Senegal·Hard·3 hours

Sope Baye Agneau

A rich and savory lamb stew featuring the unique flavor of baobab fruit (baye) and a blend of aromatic spices. This dish showcases traditional Senegalese ingredients and slow-cooking techniques for tender lamb and a deeply flavored sauce.

Senegal·Medium·1 hour 55 minutes

Sope Bouye

A unique and delicious soup made from the pulp of the baobab fruit, often combined with meat (usually lamb or beef) and vegetables. It has a distinctive tangy and slightly sweet flavor.

Senegal·Easy·1 hour 5 minutes

Sope de Poisson

A flavorful and hearty fish soup, often made with a variety of fish and vegetables, seasoned with aromatic spices. This dish is a comforting staple, particularly in coastal regions.

Senegal·Medium·1 hour 40 minutes

Sopi Bouye

A unique and flavorful chicken stew where the tangy and slightly sweet pulp of the baobab fruit is used to tenderize and flavor the chicken, creating a distinctive Senegalese dish.

Senegal·Medium·1 hour 5 minutes

Sopi Bouye Poulet

A flavorful chicken dish cooked with baobab fruit pulp, onions, tomatoes, and spices, offering a unique tangy and savory profile.

Senegal·Medium·1 hour 25 minutes

Sopi Kandja Poulet

A hearty and flavorful chicken and okra stew, offering a different take on traditional Senegalese okra dishes, with a rich, savory broth and tender chicken.

Senegal·Easy·25 minutes (plus freezing time)

Sorbet au Bissap

A refreshing and vibrant sorbet made from bissap (hibiscus flowers), offering a tart and sweet flavor profile perfect for a palate cleanser or dessert.

Senegal·Easy·25 minutes

Thiakry

A popular and refreshing Senegalese dessert made from millet couscous, yogurt, and sweetened with sugar or honey, often flavored with vanilla or nutmeg.

Senegal·Medium·2 hours

Thieb Guedj Rouge

Thieb Guedj Rouge is a flavorful Senegalese rice dish featuring dried fish, seafood, and a rich tomato-based sauce, often incorporating smoked fish for depth. It's a variation of the national dish, Thieboudienne, with a distinct focus on dried and smoked seafood.

Senegal·Medium·2 hours

Thieb Guers Poulet

A flavorful one-pot chicken and vegetable dish cooked with rice, similar to Thieboudienne but often featuring different vegetable combinations and a distinct preparation method for the chicken. It's a hearty and comforting meal.

Senegal·Medium·2 hours

Thieb Guinar

A flavorful one-pot dish featuring chicken simmered in a rich tomato-based sauce with vegetables, served over broken rice. It's a beloved variation of the national dish, Thieboudienne, using chicken instead of fish.

Senegal·Medium·2 hours 30 minutes

Thieboudienne

Senegal's beloved national dish: tender fish and a medley of vegetables simmered in a rich, savory tomato sauce, served over fragrant broken rice. A true one-pot masterpiece.

Senegal·Hard·2 hours

Thieboudienne Agneau

A hearty and flavorful lamb and rice dish, a variation of the national dish Thieboudienne, featuring tender lamb, vegetables, and a rich tomato-based sauce.

Senegal·Medium·1 hour 40 minutes

Thieboudienne Poulet

A flavorful chicken and rice dish, a variation of the classic Thieboudienne, featuring tender chicken pieces simmered in a rich tomato-based sauce with vegetables.

Senegal·Medium·1 hour 10 minutes

Thiou au Poisson

Thiou au Poisson is a flavorful Senegalese fish stew, rich with vegetables and a savory tomato-based sauce. It's a hearty and comforting dish, often served with rice, showcasing the importance of fish in Senegalese cuisine.

Senegal·Medium·1 hour 5 minutes

Thiou de Légumes

A vibrant and flavorful vegetable stew, Thiou de Légumes is a hearty and nutritious dish often served as a main course. It features a rich tomato-based sauce simmered with a variety of fresh vegetables, seasoned with traditional Senegalese spices.

Senegal·Medium·1 hour 40 minutes

Thiou Guinar

Thiou Guinar is a flavorful and aromatic Senegalese chicken stew, characterized by its rich tomato-based sauce infused with a blend of spices. It's a comforting and hearty dish, often prepared with tender chicken pieces and a variety of vegetables, served alongside fluffy white rice.

Senegal·Easy·8 hours 30 minutes (including marinating)

Yassa Poulet

Senegalese Yassa Poulet is a vibrant and flavorful dish featuring chicken marinated in a tangy lemon and mustard mixture, then slow-cooked with a generous amount of caramelized onions and a hint of spice. It's a beloved West African classic.

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