Mutton BBQ on the Street!! AFRICAN STREET FOOD - Choukouya in Côte d'Ivoire!!

Korhogo, Côte d'Ivoire - From the very northwestern corner of Côte d'Ivoire, we’re continuing our journey through the country in Korhogo, known for its unique food and especially high quality meat. Today we’ve been invited to a local home to cook some of the local Senufo tribe food and eat some of the best grilled mutton you’ll ever have.

Senufo tribe - Mo and I headed to a local home to cook a few different dishes including Joro, which is a unique green sauce made from pounded peanuts and bean vine leaves. It was definitely green tasting and quite a healthy dish. We also had another few dishes including bambara groundnuts which were some of the best beans I’ve ever had.

Choukouya - One of the greatest of all West African street foods is grilled meat and I’m talking about choukouya, this one made with grilled mutton. Korhogo, Côte d'Ivoire is known throughout the country for raising some of the best quality and tasting meat, and I can assure you of this. They had a huge logfire going and they were roasting fresh mutton over the fire. When you order, they slice all the meat off the bone, and serve it with onions, fresh chilies, and kankankan seasoning.

Boloye Dance of the Panther - Finally we went to see one of the original Black Panther dances. It was one of the most fascinating displays of acrobatics, and chanting songs I’ve ever heard!

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[TheBestFoodieShow]

This man literally brings out the beauty from every country and place he travels to

[marybornmusic]

I love the happy look on the West African women's faces when Mark likes the food. Good food comes from good hearts.

[GizmoDaGreat]

I think in every walk of life, nothing is more fulfilling than to know someone enjoys your food and company
I love the amount of respect Mark shows to each custom he is introduced to

[asetoucoulibaly-molgado]

Oh wow not only am from Côte d’Ivoire but am also from korhogo too. This one hit straight to my heart. I just came back to the 🇺🇸 from Côte d’Ivoire on August 7th. I can’t believe I was also there at the same time. Took my kids there for the first time and they are still talking about the food.

[MrShenron]

The West African influence is very profound in Puerto Rican cuisine, wow. Cheers to Côte d'Ivoire!

[sweetangeleunice]

Mark u r so open minded n non judgemental n very respectful with cultures...not alot of people have it that makes ur channel way away and enjoyable to watch. You are so positive. It's refreshing to see a person who is not stuck up n rude

[kumarkumar-rohz]

wow Africa is beautiful..long live its culture, nature n food😍🙂

[yayimixology]

Puerto Rico🇵🇷 have West African influences not only in food but in cultural clothing and music too. We dance Bomba and we make our dance and move and becoming as one with the drums too, I almost got up and dance with them felt it so hard in my veins. Is magical. Our ancestors African and Taino left Us a magnificent legacy!❤

[NikhilChaudhariimbevda]

The look the ladies gave to Mark when he reacted to their food was epic

[Sweetrottenapple]

My favorite part is when Mark takes the first bite, and the look on the women's faces who cooked, and their lovely smile when he says "Oh wow!". The sweetest little moments of the whole video. ❤God bless these amazing people and their great culture. I love your videos because you make me feel I am there too. Lots of love from Hungary!

[bellecotedivoire]

To eat, to see new things, and to learn about different cultures, those are some of our philosophical pillars at <Belle Côte d’Ivoire>. I sincerely appreciate the Senufos for their excellent representation. 😍The Bambara beans were the best beans I've ever tasted! oh and the green sauce! Tchonron, so healthy! 🥰 The Bolloye (Panther-Dance) was beyond amazing. 🥳 Some Hip hop historians have given credit to this tribe for break-dancing, they are the originators. The film Black Panther was also partially inspired by this tribe, I invite you all to visit the Ivory Coast!
The best country on the planet! 🇨🇮🇨🇮🇨🇮🧡🤍💚
Thanks Mark!

[jacobokal]

It's a big honor in Ivory coast Mark you were given that was wonderful

[Opyoyd]

Lady in the middle is enjoying watching Mark eat as much as he's enjoying eating it. What amazing hospitality!

[willyd]

I’m so happy you visited my country Côte d’Ivoire 🇨🇮 cheer from Canada

[selinaBARMAR]

The food looks so delicious! But not only that, it's healthy; balanced. I see how African cuisines have impacted the amazing dishes of the New World in the Americas and especially the SE United States. There's so much art and flavor! Thank you Mark for bringing Africa and the world to us without having to get on a plane.

[nexttone]

My country, my region, my culture in full display to millions of people throughout the world. Thank you Mark Wiens for that. You're a precious jewel.

[whatgodcannotdodoesntexist]

Wow ! Born in Abidjan, places and cultures I never knew, thank you for bringing Ivory Coast to us .🤩🤩

[Assoumou]

So happy you came to visit my country man what a honour 🇨🇮🇨🇮🇨🇮

[angelf.]

Mark is so humble he reminds me of how we are brought up in Africa. Very kind and appreciative, I thank you for enjoying my home.

[Bridget-circle]

This is an amazing video as always. Your reaction, when you taste the food, is priceless. I will like to travel for food like you someday!