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Thieboudienne: Senegalese Fish and Rice Meal

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Traditional Senegalese Thieboudienne with fish, rice, and vegetables.

A close-up of Thieboudienne, a classic Senegalese fish and rice meal with vegetables and flavorful spices.

Thieboudienne is the national dish of Senegal, an aromatic combination of fish, vegetables, and rice in a hearty tomato sauce flavored with garlic and chili. Fish, vegetables, and rice are usually served separately, with a few lime wedges on the side, used for squeezing the juice over fish.

Traditional Senegalese Thieboudienne with fish, rice, and vegetables.
Image via Taste Atlas

It is believed that the dish was invented in the city of St. Louis in the 19th century.

Sourced From: Taste Atlas