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: A grander, more generously spiced version of everyday riz gras, this festive rice dish appears at weddings, baptisms, and national celebrations across Burkina Faso, often cooked in enormous pots to feed dozens of guests. Cultural Background: A grander, more generously spiced version of everyday riz gras, this festive rice dish appears at weddings, baptisms, […]
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: Roasted red peppers, peeled and dressed simply with garlic, oil and vinegar, are a common accompaniment to grilled meats and mains throughout the Bulgarian autumn pepper season. Cultural Background: Roasted red peppers, peeled and dressed simply with garlic, oil and vinegar, are a common accompaniment to grilled meats and mains throughout the Bulgarian autumn […]
Introduction: Lyutenitsa is a rich relish of slow-cooked roasted peppers, tomatoes, and sometimes eggplant, jarred each autumn as a household tradition. Cultural Background: Lyutenitsa is a rich relish of slow-cooked roasted peppers, tomatoes, and sometimes eggplant, jarred each autumn as a household tradition. Served spread on fresh bread, it's a fixture of Bulgarian appetizer spreads. […]
Introduction: Kyufte are flat, spiced meat patties, close cousins to kebapche, grilled or pan-fried and sold at street grills and casual eateries as a quick, satisfying meal wrapped in bread or served with fries. Cultural Background: Kyufte are flat, spiced meat patties, close cousins to kebapche, grilled or pan-fried and sold at street grills and […]
Introduction: Named 'Snow White' for its pale, creamy appearance, Snezhanka is a cooling yogurt-and-cucumber salad similar to tarator but thicker, often served as a side dish alongside grilled meats. Cultural Background: Named 'Snow White' for its pale, creamy appearance, Snezhanka is a cooling yogurt-and-cucumber salad similar to tarator but thicker, often served as a side […]