🇧🇯 Traditional dishes from Benin

3 dishes people actually cook in Benin — what they are, how long they take, and what you need to buy. The full step-by-step method is in the Copper app.

Akara

30 min · easy · 6 ingredients

Crispy and fluffy bean cakes, perfect for snacking!

black-eyed peas
onion
bell pepper
scotch bonnet pepper
salt
vegetable oil

Fufu

30 min · easy · 4 ingredients

Delight in this smooth, starchy staple of Benin!

cassava
plantains
water
salt

Pâte

60 min · medium · 5 ingredients

Savor the rich flavors of Benin with this hearty dish.

corn flour
water
salt
vegetable oil
sauce

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