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Senegal
France meets Africa.
user ratingInfused with French flavors and African tradition, Senegalese cuisine is one of the finest in West Africa. Meals usually consist of a staple food, such as rice or couscous, served with a sauce. The most popular sauce is mafé, made from peanuts. Peanuts are key ingredients used to enhance many traditional dishes.
The national specialty of Senegal is tiéboudienne. Simply put, the dish consists of rice and fish. The rice is seasoned and cooked al dente, then served with a thick sauce of fish and assorted vegetables such as carrots, potatoes and eggplants. Another traditional dish is yassa (a thick onion sauce), which is typically prepared with chicken. Fish is the meat most often featured in Senegalese cuisine, but lamb, goat and chicken are also consumed. Pork, however, is prohibited because of Muslim beliefs.
To satisfy their sweet tooth, the people of Senegal enjoy simple treats such as fruit, honey or yogurt. Alcoholic drinks are uncommon, but tea, coffee and milk are prevalent. Juice is also a favorite beverage, made from fresh fruit like guava and mango.—Alexandra Menglide
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