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Togo Recipes

A slim West African strip that loves its spinach stews. Not sure what to eat in Togo? Start with Gboma Dessi, Akume with Ademe Sauce, Galidossi (Gari and Milk Dessert) and Ayimolou. Here are 6 authentic Togo recipes, each from a specific region, with cultural context and dietary substitutions for every table.
6 recipes
Gboma DessiLomé, Togo · easy · 75 minA rich Togolese spinach stew simmered with tomato, red palm oil, and beef or fish.
AyimolouLomé, Togo · easy · 60 minA one-pot of rice and beans cooked together and served with a spicy pepper sauce, Togo's breakfast.
DjenkouméLomé, Togo · medium · 60 minA savory red maize-meal paste cooked with tomato and palm oil, served with grilled chicken, a Togolese celebration favorite.
Galidossi (Gari and Milk Dessert)Lomé, Togo · easy · 15 minCrunchy cassava gari soaked in cold sweet milk with roasted peanuts, a refreshing Togolese street dessert.
Koklo MemeLomé, Togo · easy · 60 minCharcoal-grilled chicken marinated with ginger, garlic and chili, Togo's most famous dish, served with a fiery tomato-pepper sauce.
Akume with Ademe SauceLomé, Togo · medium · 60 minA smooth cornmeal swallow served with ademe, a slippery jute-leaf sauce cooked with smoked fish and palm oil.
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