Ivory Coast Independence Menu, 7 August: Festive Dishes

On 7 August 2026, Côte d'Ivoire celebrates its independence. For the Ivorian diaspora in France and Europe, it is the occasion to gather the family around the country's emblematic dishes. Here is the ideal festive menu for 7 August.

1. Attiéké and fish: the must-have

Cassava couscous served with grilled or braised fish is the celebration dish par excellence. See the attiéké with fish recipe.

2. Chicken kedjenou: the traditional dish

Chicken braised in a pot with spices, to be served with attiéké or rice. See the kedjenou recipe.

3. Alloco: fried plantain

An iconic Ivorian snack. See the alloco recipe.

4. Palm-nut sauce and plantain foutou

A red palm-nut sauce with foutou. See the plantain foutou recipe.

5. Bissap and Gnamakoudji

Refreshing drinks of bissap and ginger juice. See the bissap recipe.

Where to order the ingredients?

On nkosiagro.com: MARGUERITE attiéké, plantain, hibiscus, ginger. See the full shop.