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The Mind of a Chef

Senegal

Season 2 Episode 8

The history of southern cuisine is incomplete without understanding West Africa's influence on the cultural heritage and ingredients of America. In this episode, Sean Brock travels to Senegal to meet with friend, historian. and fellow chef, Fati Ly. Together they explore the markets of Dakar and M’Bour, cook the traditional Sengalese dish Theibou Yapp, and search for local techniques and flavors.
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