Babenda
One-pot dish of bitter greens, rice, and fermented locust beans, a Burkinabé favorite.
BurkinabèBurkinabé55 minServes 4221 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low Cholesterol
Main ingredient: rice
HB-0128 · Hand-built original
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Brochettes Mossi
Meat skewers grilled over intense heat with onion, chilli and spices represent Burkina Faso’s lively street and grill culture.
BurkinabèHauptgericht4–6 servings325 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabetic
Main ingredient: beef
Pairs well with: mashed potatoes, roasted carrots, red wine sauce, yorkshire pudding, green beans
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Burkinabè Riz Gras
A comforting one-pot meal of rice cooked in seasoned tomato sauce with chicken.
BurkinabèBurkina Faso1 hr 25 minServes 6638 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-free
Main ingredient: chicken
Pairs well with: roasted potatoes, rice pilaf, green beans, caesar salad, garlic bread
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Burkinabè Riz Gras with Chicken and Vegetables
A West African one-pot rice dish with tomato seasoning, tender chicken, carrots, cabbage, and green beans.
BurkinabèMain Course1 hr 20 minServes 6837 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeHigh Fiber
Main ingredient: chicken
Pairs well with: roasted potatoes, rice pilaf, green beans, caesar salad, garlic bread
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Dèguè
A chilled dessert of steamed millet or couscous grains mixed with sweetened milk or yoghurt.
BurkinabèDessert4–6 servings386 kcalVegetarianEgg-freeLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolHigh FiberRenal
Main ingredient: couscous
Pairs well with: coffee, vanilla ice cream, fresh berries, whipped cream
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Dégué
Dégué is a traditional Burkinabé dish made from fermented millet or sorghum, often served with a rich sauce made from ground peanuts. It is a staple food that reflects the agricultural practices and communal eating habits of the Burkinabé people, often enjoyed during family gatherings and celebrations.
BurkinabèTypically served during family gatherings, celebrations, and festivals.8 hr 30 min4 servings717 kcalVegetarianVeganDairy-freeEgg-freeHigh FiberRenal
Main ingredient: sorghum
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Dégué
Sweet millet dessert with yogurt, popular as a snack or breakfast across Burkina Faso.
BurkinabèBurkinabé35 minServes 4412 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal
Main ingredient: grains
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Moringa Leaf Soup
Nutrient-packed Burkinabé moringa leaf soup, a superfood dish with vibrant green flavor.
BurkinabèBurkinabé30 minServes 493 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low Cholesterol
Main ingredient: fresh
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Poulet Bicyclette
Poulet Bicyclette is a traditional grilled chicken dish from Burkina Faso, known for its smoky flavor and vibrant spices. It is often associated with communal gatherings and celebrations, reflecting the importance of sharing food in Burkinabé culture.
Burkinabècelebration, festival1 hr 40 min4 servings78 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low Cholesterol
Main ingredient: chicken
Pairs well with: roasted potatoes, rice pilaf, green beans, caesar salad, garlic bread
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Riz au gras, or zaamè
Riz au gras is the interior's celebration rice: rice cooked in the coloured, fat-rich broth left after a tomato and onion base has been reduced hard, with meat and vegetables returned on top. The Burkinabè name zaamè is a cognate of the family containing Senegalese ceebu jën, Gambian benachin and Nigerian and Ghanaian jollof. The part to get right. Jollof takes its name from the Wolof empire of Jolof, and Senegambia, specifically the Saint-Louis fishing community, is the documented homeland of ceebu jën. The engine of the dish's spread is unglamorous: West African per capita rice consumption r
Burkinabè1 hr 15 minServes 61289 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeHigh Fiber
Main ingredient: chicken
Pairs well with: roasted potatoes, rice pilaf, green beans, caesar salad, garlic bread
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Riz Gras
Riz Gras is a Burkinabè rice built around chicken. It takes 45 min in total and makes 4-6 servings. It pairs well with roasted potatoes and rice pilaf.
BurkinabèRice45 min4-6 servings789 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeHigh Fiber
Main ingredient: chicken
Pairs well with: roasted potatoes, rice pilaf, green beans, caesar salad, garlic bread
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Riz Gras: Burkinabe Jollof Rice
Vibrant red rice cooked with meat, tomatoes, and spices in the Burkinabe style — West Africa's beloved one-pot.
Burkinabèdinner1 hr 5 min5 servings611 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-free
Main ingredient: beef
Pairs well with: mashed potatoes, roasted carrots, red wine sauce, yorkshire pudding, green beans
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Spiced Vegetable Soup
A warming Burkinabé vegetable soup with a hint of chili, perfect for a healthy, comforting meal.
BurkinabèBurkinabé35 minServes 4111 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low Cholesterol
Main ingredient: zucchini
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Thiakry
Thiakry is a traditional Burkinabé dessert made from fermented millet or rice, often mixed with yogurt and sweetened with sugar or honey. It is a beloved dish that reflects the agricultural heritage of Burkina Faso, showcasing the importance of millet in local cuisine.
BurkinabèTypically served during celebrations and family gatherings.1 hr 40 min6 servings493 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeLow-SodiumRenal
Main ingredient: rice
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Tô Burkina
Thick millet porridge served with a silky baobab leaf sauce.
Burkinabèdinner40 min4 servings240 kcalVegetarianVeganDairy-freeEgg-freeLow Fat / Low Cholesterol
Main ingredient: flour
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