Introduction: Riz gras, meaning 'fatty rice', is one of the most widely eaten lunch dishes across Burkina Faso, cooked in a single pot with meat, tomato, and vegetables until the rice absorbs all the savoury flavour. Cultural Background: Riz gras, meaning 'fatty rice', is one of the most widely eaten lunch dishes across Burkina Faso, […]
Introduction: Kilishi is a Sahelian specialty of thin, spiced, sun-dried meat, sold in markets across Burkina Faso as a shelf-stable, protein-rich snack ideal for travel or long journeys by road. Cultural Background: Kilishi is a Sahelian specialty of thin, spiced, sun-dried meat, sold in markets across Burkina Faso as a shelf-stable, protein-rich snack ideal for […]
Introduction: Peanuts, grown widely across Burkina Faso, form the base of this rich, warming soup that appears at family tables throughout the year. Cultural Background: Peanuts, grown widely across Burkina Faso, form the base of this rich, warming soup that appears at family tables throughout the year. Its velvety texture and deep nutty flavour make […]
Introduction: A humble, filling side dish found throughout Burkina Faso, these beans simmered in a rich tomato sauce provide an affordable source of protein and pair well with rice, tô, or fried plantain. Cultural Background: A humble, filling side dish found throughout Burkina Faso, these beans simmered in a rich tomato sauce provide an affordable […]
Introduction: This slow-cooked stew, simmered until the meat is meltingly tender in a thick peanut-based sauce, is a mainstay of Burkinabe home cooking. Cultural Background: This slow-cooked stew, simmered until the meat is meltingly tender in a thick peanut-based sauce, is a mainstay of Burkinabe home cooking. It is traditionally eaten with tô or rice, […]
Introduction: Brochettes are a fixture of evening street life in Burkina Faso, grilled over charcoal braziers by vendors who fan the smoke through busy neighbourhoods to draw in customers. Cultural Background: Brochettes are a fixture of evening street life in Burkina Faso, grilled over charcoal braziers by vendors who fan the smoke through busy neighbourhoods […]
Introduction: Made using fish caught from the Nakambé and Mouhoun rivers or nearby reservoirs, this warming soup is a comforting dish in Burkinabe homes, especially during the cooler harmattan season. Cultural Background: Made using fish caught from the Nakambé and Mouhoun rivers or nearby reservoirs, this warming soup is a comforting dish in Burkinabe homes, […]
Introduction: Found at markets and family gatherings across landlocked Burkina Faso, these fish fritters make use of freshwater fish from the country's rivers and reservoirs, seasoned generously and fried until crisp. Cultural Background: Found at markets and family gatherings across landlocked Burkina Faso, these fish fritters make use of freshwater fish from the country's rivers […]
Introduction: 'Poulet bicyclette' refers to free-range chickens traditionally transported to market strapped to the back of bicycles, prized for their leaner, more flavourful meat compared to intensively farmed birds. Cultural Background: 'Poulet bicyclette' refers to free-range chickens traditionally transported to market strapped to the back of bicycles, prized for their leaner, more flavourful meat compared […]
Introduction: A rich, garlicky, paprika-spiked tripe soup long regarded as a hangover cure and cold-weather staple, Shkembe Chorba is served in traditional Bulgarian eateries with vinegar, chili oil and garlic milk on the side to season individually. Cultural Background: A rich, garlicky, paprika-spiked tripe soup long regarded as a hangover cure and cold-weather staple, Shkembe […]