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Dibi

Name: Dibi
Cuisine: Malian
Ingredients: 1 kg lamb or mutton; 2 tbsp mustard seeds; 2 medium onions; 1 tsp black pepper; to taste salt; 1 tsp mixed spices (e.g. cloves, nutmeg); 3 tbsp vegetable oil

Dibi is a popular Malian grilled meat dish, typically made with lamb or mutton, seasoned with a blend of spices and cooked over an open flame. It is a staple of street food culture in Mali, often served with mustard and onions, reflecting its communal and festive nature.

7 ingredients

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Malian70%

European30%

Ingredients

lamb or mutton
1 kg
mustard seeds
2 tbsp
onions
2 medium
black pepper
1 tsp
salt
to taste
spices (e.g. cloves, nutmeg)
1 tsp mixed
vegetable oil
3 tbsp

Method

Steps not available

Origin Story

Dibi originated from the Wolof people in West Africa and became widely adopted in Mali, symbolizing the region’s shared Sahelian culinary traditions and the importance of communal eating.

Culinary DNA

Ingredient ancestry breakdown

Malian70%

ingredients+techniques

European30%

ingredient_origin

Techniques

marinating grilling skewering

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