Thiéré Bassi Salté

Thiére Bassi Salté is a flavorful West African one-pot dish, particularly popular in Senegal, featuring fonio (a tiny, ancient grain), mixed with meat (like lamb or beef), and a variety of vegetables such as carrots, cabbage, and squash. It's a hearty, comforting meal that's often cooked in a rich, spiced tomato-based broth.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is a balanced, nutrient-dense meal, providing a good source of complex carbohydrates from fonio, protein from the meat, and essential vitamins and fiber from the vegetables. A typical serving likely ranges from 400-600 calories, depending on the portion size and specific ingredients used.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	420 kcal
Protein	22 g
Carbs	48 g
Fat	14 g
Fiber	5 g
Sugar	3 g
Sodium	680 mg
Iron	4.5 mg
Potassium	520 mg
Vitamin A	320 mcg
Vitamin C	15 mg
Calcium	80 mg
Magnesium	75 mg
Zinc	3.8 mg
Phosphorus	280 mg

Per 1 cup (250 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Fonio, the star grain, is a gluten-free superfood from the millet family, known for its quick cooking time and impressive amino acid profile, including methionine and cysteine, which are often lacking in other grains. The dish beautifully embodies the West African culinary principle of 'one-pot' cooking, where grains, proteins, and vegetables are simmered together to create a harmonious and complete meal.