Wagasi

Wagashi is a type of Beninese cheese made from cow's milk. It is a speciality of Northern Benin[1][2] in Africa and is commonly made by the Fulani people. It is sold in abundance in Parakou, a city in Central Benin.[3] It is also found in other West African countries, particularly in the Savanna zone on the latitude of Parakou.

Not to be confused with Wagashi, the Japanese confectionery.
Waagashi

It is commonly known as wagasi in the Dendi language[4], amo in the Fon language, wara in Nagot language and gasaru in Bariba language. The French also call it Fromage.[1]

It is relatively soft in texture and mild in flavor and is frequently used in cooking. As with many proteins and animal products used in Beninese foods, wagasi tends to be cooked and served in a sauce which is then eaten with a starch, such as pounded yams or pâte, the millet or maize 'porridge' staple of the area ('tuwo' [Hausa] or 't.z.'[acronym from Hausa 'tuwon zafi' (hot 'porridge')) in English-speaking areas.

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References
  1. Theresa (2010-05-22). "Cutting the cheese in Benin". SubjectVerbObject. Retrieved 2020-06-06.
  2. "Wagasi In Benin". www.thomascook.in. Retrieved 2020-06-06.
  3. "Parakou". Benintourism.com. Retrieved January 10, 2009.
  4. Kraus, Erika; Reid, Felicie (January 2010). Benin (Discover the Real Benin). Benin: Other Places Publishing. p. 162. ISBN 978-0-9822619-1-0.
  5. Theresa (2010-05-22). "Cutting the cheese in Benin". SubjectVerbObject. Retrieved 2020-06-06.


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