Restaurants of Dakar offer many popular and authentic dishes of Senegal cuisine that is an inimitable combination of African and European culinary traditions. Rice remains one of the main ingredients in the cuisine of the region. There are dozens of popular national dishes that contain rice. It is also a popular and typical garnish to meat and fish. Sorghum and millet are no less popular garnishes. Corn is one more popular choice that is widely present in local restaurants.
The regional cuisine of Dakar will certainly look very appealing to fans of seafood. There are dozens of seafood variations in the region. The menu of virtually any local restaurant will simply strike with the variety of dishes with squid, shrimps, clams, and fish. Some food with fish is very simple, for example, boiled fish with rice. However, unusual sauces and various garnishes can turn even simple fish dishes into true gastronomic masterpieces.
Tourists wishing to try something more unusual and creative should find Pastel pancakes in local restaurants. These pancakes can contain various types of fish and vegetables. Local high-class restaurants often offer excellent dishes with mullet. Avocado stuffed with shrimps is one more popular local treat. The choice of meat dishes is no less amazing in local restaurants, with Bobotie being one of the most typical and widespread dishes. The classic version of this meat casserole contains mutton and must necessarily contain yellow rice. Mutton is widely used in all kinds of ragouts in Dakar. For example, tourists can find such unusual and creative variations as ragout with figs. The dish is always sprinkled with fresh greens before serving. As a rule, locals eat this ragout with couscous.
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