Attieke is a popular Ivorian side dish made from fermented cassava. It has a slightly sour taste and is often served with grilled fish or spicy sauce. 1)
Poisson braisé is a dish of grilled fish, typically served with spicy chili sauce and fried plantains. 2)
Kedjenou is a traditional Ivorian stew made with chicken or guinea fowl, vegetables, and a flavorful tomato-based sauce, slow-cooked in a sealed pot. 3)
Foutou banane is a type of fufu made from green plantains and often served as a side dish with various stews and sauces. 4)
Aloko, or fried plantains, are a popular Ivorian street food and snack, often served with spicy pepper sauce or grilled fish. 5)
Garba is a dish made from boiled peanuts and often enjoyed as a snack or appetizer. 6)
Sauce arachide is a peanut sauce made with ground peanuts, tomatoes, and spices, often served with meat or fish. 7)
Poulet bicyclette, or “bicycle chicken,” refers to free-range chickens that are leaner and more flavorful due to their active lifestyle. 8)
Gboma dessi is a dish made from okra, often cooked with palm oil and spices, and served with a starch like foutou or attieke. 9)
Braffoutou is a popular Ivorian dish made from yam and plantain slices, deep-fried until crispy. 10)
Choukouya is a spicy grilled meat dish, often served as a street food snack with a side of sliced onions and spicy sauce. 11)
Ivorian bakeries offer a variety of bread and pastries, including baguettes, pain de singe (monkey bread), and beignets. 12)
Alloco is a snack made from fried and spiced plantains, typically served with a spicy tomato and chili pepper sauce. 13)
Attiéké poisson braisé combines attiéké (fermented cassava) with grilled fish, creating a flavorful and popular Ivorian dish. 14)
Bouillie is a warm, sweet porridge made from ingredients like millet, rice, or cornmeal and often served as a comforting breakfast. 15)