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Garba

Name: Garba
Cuisine: Ivorian (Côte d'Ivoire)
Ingredients: 2 cups attiéké (fermented cassava couscous); 1 cup canned tuna in oil; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 medium, sliced onion; 1 medium, diced tomato; 1 small, chopped scotch bonnet pepper; to taste salt; 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Garba is a popular Ivorian street food consisting of fried cassava flour (attiéké) served with spicy tuna. It is a beloved dish for its bold, tangy flavors and quick preparation, often enjoyed as a hearty snack or light meal reflecting the coastal culinary traditions of Côte d'Ivoire.

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Ivorian (Côte d'Ivoire)70%

European30%

Ingredients

attiéké (fermented cassava couscous)
2 cups
canned tuna in oil
1 cup
vegetable oil
2 tablespoons
onion
1 medium, sliced
tomato
1 medium, diced
scotch bonnet pepper
1 small, chopped
salt
to taste
lemon juice
1 tablespoon

Method

Steps not available

Origin Story

Garba originated in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire, as an affordable and filling street food for workers, named after a famous footballer, Garba Tounkara, who was a favorite among local vendors.

Culinary DNA

Ingredient ancestry breakdown

Ivorian (Côte d'Ivoire)70%

ingredients+techniques

European30%

ingredient_origin

Techniques

steaming mixing sautéing

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