Madame Kodjo Beignets

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"A vendor simply known as Mrs. Kodjo has been selling the most delicious beignets on the streets of Dakar for the past 20 years. Located in the Ouest-Foire neighborhood, her stall attracts a mixed crowd of locals. As you approach the stand, you’ll spot the energetic matron rolling balls of batter with her palm and dropping them in blisteringly hot oil. Crunchy on the outside, yet sweet and airy on the inside, the beignets are absolutely delicious. By Kodjo’s side, her two assistants cater to customers’ various other orders, such as akara, black-eyed pea fritters, and small turnovers filled with fish known as pastels or fatayas." - Yasmine Fofana