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Chushki burek: Bulgarian stuffed peppers with cheese
Chushki burek are Bulgarian stuffed peppers, topped with a mixture of siréné, egg, dill, garlic and tomato, then breaded before being fried until a crispy, golden crust. Inside, the cheese remains melting, salty and fragrant, while the grilled pepper provides a soft, slightly smoky texture. Contrary to what the word “burek” might suggest, this is…
Thiebou Diola: The Senegalese C’est bon from Casamance
Thiebou diola, also called “C’est bon”, is a Senegalese dish from Casamance. It combines rice flavored with dried seafood such as toufa and yokhos, grilled fish, onion sauce, green bissap beugueuthie, okra, prawns and sometimes palm oil. Thiebou diola, also called “C’est bon”, is a Senegalese dish from Casamance, in the south of Senegal. Less…
Thiéré bassi salté: Senegalese couscous with millet
Thiéré bassi salté is a generous and fragrant Senegalese couscous with millet, served with a sauce made of meat, chicken, vegetables, chickpeas, white beans, raisins and lalo, a baobab leaf powder used to bind couscous. A festive dish as much as a family dish, the thiéré occupies an important place in Senegalese cuisine. It is…