gabon Recipes
20 delicious gabon recipes from around the world
Poisson à l'Odika
A rich and flavorful dish featuring fish cooked in a sauce made from odika, a paste derived from the seeds of the wild mango tree, which imparts a unique chocolate-like flavor. It's often prepared with local spices and served with a starchy side.
Poisson à la Sauce d'Arachide
A rich and creamy peanut butter stew featuring fish, simmered in a flavorful sauce made with groundnuts, tomatoes, and aromatic spices.
Poisson Braisé à l'Odika
A flavorful grilled fish dish from Gabon, marinated in a blend of spices and herbs, then slow-cooked to perfection. The Odika paste, derived from the seeds of the Andok tree, imparts a unique, slightly chocolatey flavor and rich texture to the marinade, making this a truly special dish.
Poisson Braisé à la Citronnelle
Aromatic grilled or pan-fried fish infused with the bright, citrusy flavor of lemongrass. This dish highlights fresh fish, often marinated with herbs and spices, then cooked to perfection.
Poisson Braisé à la Citronnelle et Gingembre
Grilled or baked fish marinated in a vibrant blend of lemongrass, ginger, garlic, and spices, offering a fragrant and zesty flavor profile.
Poisson Braisé aux Légumes
Grilled or baked fish marinated in a flavorful blend of spices and herbs, served with a medley of sautéed vegetables.
Poisson Braisé aux Légumes et Épices
Whole fish marinated in a blend of aromatic spices and herbs, stuffed with vegetables, and then grilled to perfection, resulting in a tender and flavorful dish.
Poisson en Sauce Tomate aux Épices
A flavorful fish stew made with a rich tomato base infused with a blend of aromatic Gabonese spices, creating a deeply satisfying meal.
Poisson Fumé au Concombre
A unique Gabonese dish featuring smoked fish combined with cucumber in a flavorful sauce, often served with rice or fufu.
Poulet à la Banane Plantain
A flavorful and comforting dish featuring tender chicken cooked with ripe plantains in a rich, savory sauce, often seasoned with local spices.
Poulet à la Moutarde et Citron
A tender chicken dish marinated and braised in a zesty blend of Dijon mustard, lemon juice, and aromatics, reflecting the French influence on Gabonese cuisine. It's typically served with rice.
Poulet Bicyclette
Poulet Bicyclette is a flavorful chicken dish originating from West Africa, popular in Gabon. It involves boiling chicken in a spiced broth, then marinating and grilling it to perfection. The name is thought to relate to the simplicity of its preparation, akin to riding a bicycle.
Poulet Braisé au Gingembre et Citron
A flavorful grilled chicken dish marinated in a vibrant blend of ginger, lemon, garlic, and spices, then slow-cooked over charcoal for a smoky finish.
Poulet Braisé Sauce Pistache
A flavorful dish of grilled or roasted chicken served with a rich and savory peanut sauce, often accompanied by rice or fufu.
Poulet Citron Gingembre
A vibrant and aromatic chicken dish featuring the zesty combination of lemon and ginger, often simmered to tender perfection.
Poulet DGou
Poulet DGou is a flavorful Gabonese chicken dish, often prepared with a rich sauce made from groundnuts (peanuts) and local spices. It's a hearty and comforting meal, typically served with rice or fufu.
Poulet Graine Sauce
A rich and flavorful chicken stew made with ground peanuts (graine) and a blend of aromatic spices, often served with rice or fufu.
Poulet Moambe Gabonais
A rich and flavorful chicken stew made with palm nut concentrate (moambe), often served with fufu or rice. This version highlights the unique Gabonese preparation.
Poulet Nyembwe
Poulet Nyembwe, Gabon's national dish, is a rich and savory chicken stew cooked in a flavorful sauce made from palm nuts. It's known for its tender chicken and the unique, earthy taste of the nyembwe sauce.
Saka Saka aux Crevettes Séchées
A staple Gabonese dish made from pounded cassava leaves, enriched with the savory depth of dried shrimp and aromatic vegetables. This hearty and flavorful dish is a cornerstone of Gabonese cuisine, often served with fufu or rice.