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Salatat Dakwa bil Limoon

A bright Sudanese-style peanut and lemon salad (Salatat Dakwa bil Limoon) with tomato, onion, chili, garlic, cilantro, olive oil, and cumin—zesty, crunchy, and lightly spicy. Perfect as a dip or side to grilled meats and flatbreads.

🇸🇩 Sudan$

Ngalakh

Ngalakh is a Senegalese celebratory chilled dessert of steamed millet couscous folded into a silky peanut–baobab cream, perfumed with vanilla and orange blossom, and dotted with raisins, coconut, and banana. Rich, tangy-sweet, and nutty, it’s traditionally shared during festivals.

🇸🇳 Senegal$$

Nkatie Cake

Nkatie Cake is a classic Ghanaian peanut brittle-style candy: crunchy, nutty, and lightly spiced with ginger, with a hint of lemon to brighten the caramel.

🇬🇭 Ghana$

Kankankan Brochettes

Kankankan Brochettes are West African-style grilled beef skewers rubbed with a spicy peanut and chili blend, threaded with red onion and bell pepper, and brightened with lime. Smoky, nutty, and fiery, they’re perfect for the grill.

🇬🇳 Guinea$$

Agashe

Agashe is a Sudanese/Chadian-style grilled meat skewer coated in a spiced peanut rub, then flame-grilled and served with bread, lemon, and onions. It’s smoky, spicy, and nutty with a bright citrus finish.

🇸🇩 Sudan$$

Isombe

Isombe is a hearty Central African (Rwanda/DRC/Burundi) stew of cassava leaves simmered with peanut butter, palm oil, aromatics, chili, and smoked fish, traditionally served with rice, plantains, or ugali. Rich, earthy, and comforting, it’s a staple celebratory dish with deep greens and nutty depth.

🇷🇼 Rwanda$$

Smoki

Smoki is a crunchy, peanut-flavored puffed corn snack inspired by the beloved Balkan classic—light, savory, and slightly smoky-sweet. Perfect for casual munching, game nights, or party bowls.

🇷🇸 Serbia$

Dolo Beletou

Dolo Beletou is a rich and flavorful West African chicken dish, combining aromatic spices and creamy peanut butter to create a savory and slightly spicy sauce.

🇧🇫 Burkina Faso$$

Arachide Madora

Arachide Madora is a savory and spicy stew featuring the nutty flavor of ground peanuts balanced with tender madora and aromatic spices, perfect for warming up any meal time.

🇳🇪 Niger$

Gambian Kaffatou

Gambian Kaffatou is a savory and spicy dish featuring succulent chicken cooked with a rich peanut sauce, infused with a medley of aromatic spices and served over comforting white rice.

🇬🇲 Gambia$$

I've been...

Salatat Dakwa bil Limoon

Ngalakh

Nkatie Cake

Kankankan Brochettes

Agashe

Isombe

Smoki

Dolo Beletou

Arachide Madora

Gambian Kaffatou

I've been...

Salatat Dakwa bil Limoon

Ngalakh

Nkatie Cake

Kankankan Brochettes

Agashe

Isombe

Smoki

Dolo Beletou

Arachide Madora

Gambian Kaffatou