Amiwo (Corn Dough Stew) - African Recipe
Amiwo, a flavorful corn dough stew, is one of the signature dishes of Benin, a small country in West Africa. This dish, traditionally served at family meals, gets its distinctive taste from the combination of corn dough, tomatoes, and palm oil, providing a tangy, sweet, and slightly nutty flavor. The dish is often accompanied by grilled fish or chicken, and a side of piment (hot pepper sauce). Eating customs involve using your right hand to scoop up the Amiwo, wrap it around a bite of meat, and then dip it into the piment. The communal aspects of sharing this meal, with everyone dipping into the same pot, truly encapsulate the spirit of unity in Beninese culture.
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Amiwo (Corn Dough Stew)
Updated on 03/23/2025
Amiwo, a flavorful corn dough stew, is one of the signature dishes of Benin, a small country in West Africa. This dish, traditionally served at family meals, gets its distinctive taste from the combination of corn dough, tomatoes, and palm oil, providing a tangy, sweet, and slightly nutty flavor. The dish is often accompanied by grilled fish or chicken, and a side of piment (hot pepper sauce). Eating customs involve using your right hand to scoop up the Amiwo, wrap it around a bite of meat, and then dip it into the piment. The communal aspects of sharing this meal, with everyone dipping into the same pot, truly encapsulate the spirit of unity in Beninese culture.
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Nutrition Info:
- fatApproximately 20 grams per serving
- fiberApproximately 10 grams per serving
- sodiumApproximately 500 mg per serving
- proteinApproximately 30 grams per serving
- caloriesApproximately 550 kcal per serving
- carbohydratesApproximately 60 grams per serving