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Burkinabè Poulet Bicyclette-Style — Charcoal-Grilled Spiced Chicken
Poulet bicyclette refers to the lean, active village-raised chickens commonly grilled in Burkina Faso and elsewhere in West Africa. Because that particular bird may…
Burkinabè Sauce Gombo au Soumbala — Okra and Fermented Locust Bean Sauce
Sauce gombo is a classic accompaniment to tô in Burkina Faso, thickened naturally by chopped okra. Soumbala adds fermented savoury depth. Across households it…
Burkinabè Babenda — Greens, Cracked Rice and Groundnut Stew
Babenda is a Mossi preparation from Burkina Faso in which edible leafy greens, cracked rice, groundnuts and soumbala (fermented African locust-bean seasoning) cook into…
Burkinabè Tô de Sorgho — Firm Sorghum Porridge
Tô (also called saghbo) is an everyday staple of Burkina Faso and neighbouring countries, made by stirring millet, sorghum or maize flour into hot…
Burkinabè Riz Gras — One-Pot Tomato Rice
A Burkinabè one-pot rice dish cooked with tomato, chicken and vegetables.