Malian Food: 15 Traditional Foods You Should Try
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- 02 Feb 2023
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Malian food is more than just food. It’s an incredible cultural experience.
The Malian culinary repertoire is diverse and oftentimes surprising to those who have never tried it before.
Mali has been home to many different empires, from the ancient Songhai Empire to the French Colonial Empire, so you can expect an eclectic mix of influences in their dishes as well as a wide variety of spices and flavors.
In this blog post, we will explore 15 traditional Malian foods that everyone should try at least once.
Traditional Food In Mali
Mali is a West African country that has historically dominated the spheres of agriculture and trade.
The people of Mali are known for their rich culture and amazing food! Here are 25 traditional foods from Mali that you should know about.
Tiguadege Na (Meat and peanut butter stew)
Chicken peanut butter stew
Tiguadege Na is a peanut butter stew. It’s delicious, nutritious, and super filling. No wonder Malians love it so much.
The name of the dish ‘Tiguadege Na’ literally means meat in peanut butter sauce! And it’s prepared by cooking chunks of meat (beef usually) with a thick and rich peanut butter sauce.
Vegetables such as potatoes, carrots, and herbs can be added to enhance the rich flavor of the dish. It’s served either with Couscous or rice. Read More…
