Thiebou Diola

Yes, you heard it right: this Senegalese dish is named in French. For those of you who are fluent in French, its meaning must be instantly recognizable to you. To be more precise, "c'est bien" literally translates as "that's good." As a former French territory, Senegal's influence can be seen in the titles of their cuisine, and Thiebou Diola is an outstanding example.

The recipe, however, is far from French in composition. The Diolas, which is a tribal group based in the southern Senegal province of Ziguinchor, invented the dish. Thiebou Diola is made with white rice and dried shrimp, as well as clams and mussels. Its famous Moyo sauce is actually a mixture of tomato sauce, yellow, green and red sweet peppers, along with chili. The whole combination is neatly chopped and flavored with vinegar, pepper, salt, and mustard. In the final steps, you should add crushed okra seasoned with salt and black peppers.