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Beninese food: discover traditional cuisine

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Culinary influences

Staple ingredients

Key flavorings

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Benin is a West African country located along the Atlantic coast, with a population of 13 million people. Benin attracts visitors to Royal Palaces of Abomey (a UNESCO World Heritage site) and Pendjari National Park…

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The average Beninese daily plate size is

1691 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

AFRICAN BASIL

BITTER LEAVES

UZIZA LEAVES

UTAZI LEAVES

PARSLEY

BAY LEAVES

LEMONGRASS

PREKESE

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Spices

GRAINS OF SELIM

DRY CHILI

CALABASH NUTMEG

CLOVES

BLACK PEPPER

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Aromatics

ONION

GARLIC

GINGER

CHILI PEPPERS

LIME

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Condiments

FERMENTED BEANS

DRIED FISH/SEAFOOD

TAMARIND

SHEA BUTTER

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