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Mauritanian food: discover traditional cuisine

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Culinary influences

Staple ingredients

Key flavorings

Iconic dishes

Mauritania is a West African country located in the Sahara Desert. Country gained independence from France in 1960 and has experienced periods of military rule and democratic transitions. The country is an Islamic republic where Arabic is the official language, though French is widely used in business and education.

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The average Mauritanian daily plate size is

1452 g.
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Grains

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Fish and seafood

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Produce

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Eggs and dairy

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Meats

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Sugar, fats and nuts

Core ingredients

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Herbs

PARSLEY

CILANTRO

BAY LEAVES

MINT

BAOBAB LEAVES

HIBISCUS

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Spices

BLACK PEPPER

DRY CHILI

CUMIN

CORIANDER

GINGER

TURMERIC DRY

GREEN CARDAMOM

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Aromatics

GARLIC

ONION

SPRING ONION

GINGER

CHILI PEPPERS

LEMON

LIME

TOMATO

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Condiments

FERMENTED BEANS

DRIED FISH/SEAFOOD

DATES

TAMARIND

PEPPER PASTE

CLARIFIED BUTTER

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