What typical dishes should you taste in Senegal?
In Senegal, taste thiéboudienne (fish and rice), the national dish, yassa chicken or fish, and mafé (peanut sauce stew). For drinks, savor bissap (hibiscus), ginger juice, and bouye (baobab fruit).
Must-try dishes
- Thiéboudienne: rice with fish, vegetables and tomato sauce, the true national dish of Senegal
- Yassa: chicken or fish marinated in onions and lemon, served with rice
- Mafé: meat or fish stew simmered in a creamy peanut-based sauce
Traditional beverages to discover
- Bissap: hibiscus flower infusion, refreshing and rich in vitamin C
- Ginger juice: spicy and invigorating drink, perfect in hot weather
- Bouye: baobab fruit juice, creamy and nutritious, considered a superfood
Advice from our local agency
Taste these specialties in family restaurants or at a local's home for an authentic experience. The best thiéboudienne can often be found in the small popular eateries of Dakar and Saint-Louis.