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Is Thieboudienne Gluten Free?
Thieboudienne is naturally gluten free, made from rice, fish, tomatoes, and vegetables. The one caveat is the stock cube used in its preparation, which is worth checking, but the main Senegalese brands are GF.
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Is Dosa Gluten Free?
Dosa is naturally gluten free, made from a fermented batter of rice and lentils. Most varieties are safe for celiacs, though a handful of dishes served alongside dosa are worth watching out for.
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Ecuador: A Gluten Free Guide
Ecuador's traditional diet leans heavily on corn, rice, cassava, and plantains, which makes it a surprisingly good destination for celiacs willing to eat simply. Celiac awareness is low and GF labelling is rare, but the naturally gluten free options, especially through markets and the menu del día,
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Senegal: A Gluten Free Guide
Senegal is a manageable country for celiacs, largely because so much of the traditional food is naturally gluten free. Thieboudienne and mafé are safe, filling, cheap, and available everywhere. Supermarkets stock no gluten free substitutes to speak of, so if you rely on GF bread or pasta, you'll nee
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A Complete Guide to Gluten Free Bolivian Restaurant Dishes
Before visiting Bolivia, we did zero research into restaurant food and regretted it deeply. The menus were indecipherable, even with a working knowledge of Spanish. It was difficult to work out what each dish contained, never mind whether it was gluten free or not.
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Is Couscous Gluten Free?
In short, no. Traditional couscous in Morocco is not gluten-free and is unsafe for celiacs. Couscous, of Berber origin, has been eaten since ancient times. It’s a cornerstone of Moroccan cuisine and many families eat it traditionally on Fridays, as well as festivals and family gatherings.
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