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Yassa

Name: Yassa
Cuisine: Malian
Ingredients: 1 whole, cut into pieces chicken; 3 large, sliced onions; 1/2 cup lemon juice; 2 tbsp mustard; 1/4 cup vegetable oil; 3 cloves, minced garlic; 1 tsp black pepper; to taste salt; 1 small, optional chili pepper

Yassa is a flavorful and tangy dish characterized by marinated onions and citrus juice, typically served with chicken or fish. It holds a significant place in West African cuisine, especially in Mali and Senegal, reflecting the region's use of bold, vibrant flavors.

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West African70%

European30%

Ingredients

chicken
1 whole, cut into pieces
onions
3 large, sliced
lemon juice
1/2 cup
mustard
2 tbsp
vegetable oil
1/4 cup
garlic
3 cloves, minced
black pepper
1 tsp
salt
to taste
chili pepper
1 small, optional

Method

Steps not available

Origin Story

Yassa originated in the Senegambia region and spread across West Africa, including Mali, where it became a beloved staple due to the abundance of citrus and onions and the cultural preference for marinated, slow-cooked dishes.

Culinary DNA

Ingredient ancestry breakdown

West African70%

ingredients+techniques

European30%

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Techniques

marinating sautéing browning simmering

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