Senegal

Vegan Friendliness: ⭐️⭐️⭐️☆☆ (3/5)
Vegetarian Friendliness: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️☆ (4/5)
Best For: Rice, lentils, vegetable stews, markets
Challenging Because: Fish and meat are central to many dishes

🥗 What to Eat

• Thieboudienne (rice & vegetables without fish)
• Mafé (peanut stew with vegetables — confirm no meat)
• Rice, beans, okra, eggplant
• Fresh tropical fruits

🚫 Watch Out For

• Fish in rice dishes and sauces
• Meat added to stews
• Hidden butter or dairy in sauces

🗣️ Survival Phrases (French / Wolof)

• I am vegetarian: Je suis végétarien / végétarienne
  (zhuh swee veh-geh-tah-ree-AHN / -EN)
• I am vegan: Je suis vegan
  (zhuh swee VEH-gan)
• No meat: Pas de viande
  (pah duh vyahnd)
• No fish: Pas de poisson
  (pah duh pwa-sohn)

🧭 Veggie Trip Tip

Stick to fresh vegetables, legumes, and rice; check carefully for fish and meat in sauces.