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Skills related to Attiéké production in Côte d’Ivoire (Côte d’Ivoire)
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Attiéké is a dish made from steamed cassava tubers. Produced by the lagoon peoples of Côte d’Ivoire, it involves growing and harvesting the cassava tubers, grinding and mixing them with fermented cassava to prepare the semolina, and steaming the semolina to prepare the dish. It is an accessible and affordable dish that has become a staple in family meals and restaurants and during ceremonies. It also contributes to the financial autonomy and social integration of the women and girls who produce it.