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Amiwô

🇧🇯 A dish from Benin

Amiwô, a dish from Benin
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Amiwo is a traditional dish in Benin, consisting of a savory pudding made from spices, cornflour and tomato paste, cooking oil or more traditionally palm oil. It is often served as a side with fried or grilled chicken or fish and a fresh tomato and onion relish.

What gives it away

🥘Main ingredientscornflour, tomato paste, palm oil, spices, onion
🔥Cooking methodcooked into a savory pudding
👅Flavour & stylesavory, tomato-rich, mildly spiced
🕒When it’s eatenmain meal, served with grilled or fried chicken or fish

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Frequently asked questions

Where does Amiwô come from?
Amiwô is a dish that originated in Benin.
What is Amiwô?
Amiwo is a traditional dish in Benin, consisting of a savory pudding made from spices, cornflour and tomato paste, cooking oil or more traditionally palm oil. It is often served as a side with fried or grilled chicken or fish and a fresh tomato and onion relish.