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Empada Santomense is a savory São Toméan hand pie filled with spiced chicken, olives, and aromatic vegetables, wrapped in a buttery pastry enriched with palm oil accents. It’s hearty, fragrant, and perfect for a comforting meal or celebratory spread.
Merguez is a spicy North African sausage made from lamb and beef, seasoned with harissa, paprika, cumin, coriander, fennel, garlic, and cayenne. It’s bold, smoky, and aromatic—excellent grilled or pan-seared and served with flatbreads, couscous, or salads.
Poulet Ouaga is a spicy, herb-forward West African chicken dish from Burkina Faso, marinated with Dijon, garlic, ginger, and aromatics, then seared in peanut oil and served with rice and fried plantains.
A classic Beninese fresh cheese, curdled with lemon juice and lightly salted, then fried in vibrant red palm oil for a delicately springy texture and savory, gently tangy flavor. Often enjoyed as street food or a snack, Wagashi Cotonou shines with a crisp exterior and creamy center.
Lablabi is a Tunisian chickpea and bread stew scented with cumin and caraway, finished with harissa, olive oil, lemon, and classic toppings like egg, tuna, capers, and parsley. Hearty, aromatic, and customizable, it’s a comforting street-food staple.
Placali is a smooth, slightly tangy West African cassava paste, traditionally fermented and served as a starchy base alongside hearty soups and stews. It’s naturally gluten-free and very simple, made from cassava, water, and a touch of salt.
A fragrant Gabonese chicken stew enriched with palm nut paste and fresh ginger, simmered with tomatoes, aromatics, and Scotch bonnet for a deep, warming flavor.
A vibrant West/Central African-style spicy tomato-pepper fish stew simmered with aromatics, palm oil, and herbs, served with fluffy rice and sweet fried plantains.
Kansiye is a rich West African beef and peanut stew simmered with tomatoes, aromatics, and warm spices, finished with a bright splash of lemon and fresh parsley. It’s hearty, comforting, and typically served over fluffy rice.
A fragrant Gabonese ginger-chicken braise simmered in palm oil with tomato, chili, and herbs, brightened with lemon and finished with scallions and parsley. Traditionally served with rice and sweet fried plantains.
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