Gambian food

In recognition of World Food Night, which is being held next Friday, this week's travel snap is of a delicious bowl of fish benechin that I helped prepare in The Gambia. You can find a recipe for this spicy traditional dish on World Food Night's website under 'News' from a great new Gambian cook book that I will shortly be reviewing. Next weekend I'll be hosting a Gambian feast for WFN with recipes from this book and my friends will be picking out their favourite dishes. Levi Roots, who I…

The national dish of Gambia. A thick, saucy stew served over rice.

This is a street food recipe from The Gambia made by sauteing steak pieces with mustard and onions. It is best served with a fresh baguette!

If you ever find yourself in the Gambia and you are in for some Gambian food (why not?) then you should have this courses on your list of must-eats!

Gambian cuisine is a delight to explore. Journey through peanut, baobab and wongo juice, with this guide to traditional food and drink in the Gambia.

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Afra or Dibi as it is called in The Gambia and surrounding countries of Guinea-Bissau and Guinea is a delicious street food. You will find vendors with their grills, searing delicious meats.