Description
“Babenda” is a traditional dish from Burkina Faso. Made from leaves, rice, groundnut powder and “soumbala”, it has become one of the country’s most emblematic dishes over the years.
This blend of ingredients is simmered to produce a dish that is nutritious, flavoursome and deeply rooted in the culinary traditions of Burkina Faso.
Chef Awa KORBEOGO shares her recipe for “babenda”, which won her first prize in the traditional dish category at the World Culinary and Pastry Arts Championships in Tunisia.
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