Sudan

The local cuisine of Sudan has evolved due to the influence of neighbouring countries Egypt, Ethiopia, Kenya and Chad, as well as several other African nations. Popular ingredients in Sudanese cooking are: sesame seeds, nuts, rice, meat and fish. It is customary in Sudan to offer generous hospitality, which often comes in the form of banquets, involving large quantities of foods such as meat dishes, salads, and dessert pastries. Ochre and broad beans are two vegetables that prove hardy in Sudan's climate and are used in a wide range of traditional dishes.