1Domoda
Eaten all over the Gambia
Meat stewed in peanut and tomato, the national dish.
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What to eat in the Gambia
The 8 dishes to eat in the Gambia
Peanut stews and coastal fish.
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2Benachin
Eaten all over the Gambia
One-pot rice with fish or meat, the Gambian jollof.
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6A photo like itChereh
Eaten all over the Gambia
Steamed millet couscous, served with milk and sugar or with a meat sauce.
7Akara
Eaten all over the Gambia
Black-eyed pea fritters, fried at roadside stalls and stuffed into bread with sauce.
8Wonjo
Eaten all over the Gambia
Sweet, deep red hibiscus juice, served cold at every celebration.
Where to eat in the Gambia
Chef is checking the restaurants worth it here, one by one, and posts each once it's confirmed open. See the list so far
Eat your way through the Gambia
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