Most Loved Dishes
Tô, made from millet or sorghum flour, is Burkina Faso’s national dish, served with a thick sauce of okra, baobab leaves, or peanut. Riz gras is a popular rice dish cooked with tomatoes, onions, and meat rich and flavorful.
Popular Ingredients
Common ingredients in Burkinabè kitchens include sorghum, millet, maize, yams, okra, leafy greens, and peanuts. Seasoning is typically mild but flavorful, often enhanced with dried fish or fermented sauces.
Food Customs and Culture
Meals are usually shared from a communal bowl, promoting unity and family values. Street food is also popular, with grilled meat (choukouya), fried snacks, and juices sold at roadside stands throughout the country.