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Cameroon Cuisine

Ndolé

Ndolé is a traditional Cameroonian dish made with bitterleaf greens (similar to collard greens or kale) cooked in a rich and flavorful sauce made from groundnuts (peanuts), palm oil, onions, tomatoes, and spices, often with added fish, shrimp, or meat for extra protein. 1)

Suya

Suya is a popular street food in Cameroon, consisting of skewered and grilled meat (usually beef, chicken, or goat) seasoned with a spicy peanut-based marinade, then grilled over an open flame until charred and smoky. It's often served with sliced onions, tomatoes, and spicy pepper sauce. 2)

Fufu

Fufu is a staple food in Cameroon, made from starchy root vegetables like cassava, plantains, or yams, which are boiled, mashed, and formed into a smooth and elastic dough-like consistency. It's typically served alongside soups, stews, or sauces for dipping. 3)

Eru

Eru is a hearty Cameroonian stew made with finely shredded leaves of the eru vine (similar to spinach), cooked in palm oil with onions, tomatoes, garlic, and spices, and often with added protein like smoked fish, beef, or cow tripe. It's commonly served with fufu or boiled plantains. 4)

Koki

Koki is a traditional Cameroonian dish made from ground black-eyed peas or beans, mixed with palm oil, onions, peppers, and spices, then steamed in banana leaves until firm and set. It has a slightly savory and smoky flavor and is often served as a side dish or snack. 5)

Achu

Achu is a popular dish in the Anglophone regions of Cameroon, made from boiled and pounded cocoyam (taro) or yams, served with a spicy soup made from palm oil, spices, and dried fish or meat. It's a hearty and comforting meal often enjoyed during festive occasions. 6)

Mbongo Tchobi

Mbongo Tchobi is a flavorful Cameroonian stew made with smoked or dried fish, cooked in a thick and spicy sauce made from fermented mbongo seeds, onions, tomatoes, and chili peppers. It's often served with boiled plantains or cassava for dipping. 7)

Cameroon Pepper Soup

Cameroon pepper soup is a spicy and aromatic broth made with a variety of meats (such as goat, chicken, or fish), vegetables, herbs, and spices like ginger, garlic, and hot chili peppers. It's a comforting and nourishing dish often enjoyed during cold weather or as a hangover cure. 8)

Koki Corn

Koki Corn is a variation of the traditional koki dish, made with ground cornmeal instead of black-eyed peas or beans, mixed with palm oil, onions, peppers, and spices, then steamed in banana leaves until firm and set. It's a delicious and filling dish often served as a side or snack. 9)

Corn Chaff

Corn chaff is a popular Cameroonian street food made from boiled and mashed corn kernels mixed with grated coconut, sugar, and spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. It's typically served in banana leaves or paper cones for a tasty and portable snack. 10)

Sangah

Sangah is a traditional dish from the Bamileke tribe in Cameroon, made from fermented maize or millet dough, wrapped in banana leaves, and steamed until firm and set. It has a slightly sour flavor and is often served with spicy sauces or grilled meat. 11)

Corn Fufu

Corn fufu is a variation of the traditional fufu dish, made from boiled and mashed cornmeal mixed with water to form a smooth and elastic dough. It's a versatile staple food often served with soups, stews, or sauces for dipping. 12)

Achu Soup

Achu soup is a spicy and aromatic broth made from palm oil, spices, and dried fish or meat, served with pieces of boiled cocoyam (taro) or yams. It's a comforting and nourishing dish often enjoyed during special occasions and gatherings. 13)

Mbanga Soup

Mbanga soup is a flavorful Cameroonian stew made with palm nut or palm kernel extract, cooked with smoked fish, meat, or shrimp, onions, tomatoes, and spices. It has a rich and creamy texture and is often served with fufu or boiled plantains. 14)

Cameroon Grilled Fish

Grilled fish is a popular dish in Cameroon, featuring fresh fish (such as tilapia or catfish) marinated in spices, herbs, and lemon juice, then grilled over an open flame until tender and charred. It's often served with a side of spicy pepper sauce and grilled vegetables. 15)

cameroon_cuisine.txt · Last modified: 2024/04/17 01:46 by aga