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dambu

Name: dambu
Cuisine: Niger

Traditional dish from Niger

Street Food Vegetarian

About dambu

food from Niger

Dambu or dambou is a dish native to the Zarma and Songhai of Southwestern Niger made from cereals and moringa. It is consumed at any time but mainly during festive occasions such as outdoorings and weddings. This dish is also common among the Dendi people of North Benin and other West African cities. It is also common in the Zongo settlements where the Songhai and Zarma travel.

Key Ingredients

maize

Components

table salt
onion
cooking oil
moringa
couscous

Dietary Information

✓ Vegetarian friendly
✓ Popular street food
Traditional Niger cuisine

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