Cherchem (Mauritania food)

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Mauritania is a country in the North African region of the African continent.

It's capital city is Nouakchott.

It has a population of 4.3 million people.

Cherchem is a famous Mauritanian dish.

Cherchem is millet in tomato sauce.

It is made of millet grains, dried oregano, dried mint, paprika, thyme, bay leaf, coriander seeds, garlic, tomato paste, black pepper, salt and oil.

It is normally served with olive oil.

It is mostly eaten for lunch or dinner.