Home of thiéboudienne — often called the mother of all jollof rice — and one of Africa's most celebrated cuisines.
Senegal's national dish — fish and rice slow-cooked in a rich tomato sauce with stuffed fish and vegetables.
Tangy, caramelized chicken marinated in lemon juice and mustard, slow-cooked with mountains of onions.
A rich, thick West African peanut stew with beef or lamb, tomatoes, and warming spices.
Charcoal-grilled Senegalese lamb or mutton, served with mustard-onion sauce and bread — the quintessential street grill.
Senegalese rice with meat — a simpler, everyday version of thiéboudienne using beef or lamb instead of fish.
Grilled West African sea bream — Senegal's prized coastal fish simply seasoned and cooked over charcoal.
Crispy Senegalese fried pastry pockets filled with spiced fish, onions, and herbs.
Deep-fried black-eyed pea fritters served with tamarind sauce — a beloved Senegalese street breakfast.
Gambian-Senegalese peanut and tomato stew with meat — a deeply rich, warming dish served with rice.
A sweet, creamy Senegalese dessert of fermented millet couscous with yogurt, cream, and tropical fruits.
A light, sour Senegalese fish broth with vegetables — a delicate, refreshing soup from the coastal tradition.
Steamed millet couscous served with a rich meat and vegetable stew — a festive Senegalese celebration dish.