Benin | Snack

Grilled Wagasi

Beninese soft white cheese grilled until golden and served with a spicy piment sauce. A unique West African cheese snack with a satisfying chewy texture.

Country
Benin
Region
West Africa
Time
20 min
Serves
4
Level
easy
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Recipe overview

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Wagasi is one of the few traditional cheeses in West Africa, made by the Fula (Fulani) herders from fresh cow's milk. Grilled on roadside stalls across Benin, it is an important source of protein and a beloved snack.

What the dish tastes like

Beninese soft white cheese grilled until golden and served with a spicy piment sauce. A unique West African cheese snack with a satisfying chewy texture.

When to cook it

Best for Street snack, with a easy cooking level and about 20 minutes total.

What to serve alongside it

Piment sauce and sliced onions

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Servings: 4

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How to cook it

Step-by-step instructions

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1
Prepare the cheese
Cut wagasi into slices about 2cm thick. Pat dry with paper towels.
2
Grill the cheese
Brush with oil and grill on a hot grill pan or barbecue for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown with grill marks.
Do not move the cheese too early — let it develop a crust.
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3
Make piment sauce
Mix blended scotch bonnets with chopped onion, a squeeze of lime, and salt.
4
Serve
Serve the grilled wagasi hot with the piment sauce for dipping.

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