27 delicious south sudan recipes from around the world
Combo is a hearty and flavorful South Sudanese stew that highlights the rich taste of peanut butter combined with fresh spinach and tomatoes. Often made with beef or goat, it can also be prepared as a vegetarian dish. This stew is a comforting and nutritious meal, often considered a taste of home for South Sudanese people living abroad. It's typically served with a flatbread like Kisra or rice.
Bamia Mafrooka is a flavorful and comforting okra stew, a staple in South Sudanese cuisine. It features tender okra cooked with meat (traditionally lamb or beef) in a rich broth seasoned with garlic, onions, and aromatic spices. The stew has a characteristic slightly slimy texture that is highly prized. It is typically served with a starch like Asida (a maize meal porridge) or Kisra (a fermented flatbread).
A hearty and nutritious vegetarian stew featuring the sweetness of sweet potatoes, the earthiness of spinach, and the richness of peanut butter, creating a comforting and flavorful South Sudanese dish.