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Local Delicacies

The Gambia is renowned for its abundant supply of fresh sea food; lady fish, barracuda, butter fish, atlantic prawns are just some you will find on many menus.

In beach bars in the south of the country you can order the 'catch of the day' and the staff will go to the local fishing village and purchase some of the freshly caught fish for you.
 

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Traditional Gambian Dishes

There are four main traditional Gambian dishes which can be made with fish, meat or chicken.

Gambian Dishes to Look Out For:

  • Benachin - Rice cooked with meat or fish and vegetables and tomatoes.
  • Domoda - Meat stewed in peanut puree and served with rice.
  • Superkanja - A mix of okra, fish or meat, palm oil, onions and pepper boiled together.
  • Chicken Yassa - Chicken cooked with fresh lime, onions and ground black pepper.

The Gambia offers a wide range of dining out options...

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