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Central African Republic Cuisine

Africa · Central Africa

28 recipes

Signature Central African Republic Dishes

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Central African Republic·Easy·50 minutes

Bambara Nut Relish

A savory and nutritious relish made from ground bambara nuts, often mixed with onions, tomatoes, and oil. It can be served as a side dish or a flavorful accompaniment to staple foods.

Central African Republic·Easy·45 minutes

Banza na Nyama

A hearty and flavorful dish of grilled or pan-fried beef, often marinated with local spices and served with a side of plantains or rice. 'Nyama' means meat in Sango.

Central African Republic·Medium·2 hours

Cassava Leaf Stew

A hearty and flavorful stew made from simmered cassava leaves, often combined with smoked fish, meat, and enriched with peanut butter and palm oil. It's a staple dish, typically served over rice.

Central African Republic·Easy·1 hour 5 minutes

Chicken and Cumin Stew

A fragrant and flavorful stew featuring tender chicken simmered with aromatic cumin, onions, tomatoes, and garlic. This dish is a comforting and popular choice, often served with rice or fufu.

Central African Republic·Medium·1 hour 5 minutes

Dongo-Dongo Poisson

A flavorful and hearty okra-based stew featuring fish, often made with dried, salted, or smoked fish, and seasoned with onions, garlic, peppers, and Maggi cubes. It's a staple that showcases the importance of fish and okra in Central African cuisine.

Central African Republic·Medium·1 hour 30 minutes

Foufou with Gombo Sauce

Foufou, a staple starch made from pounded cassava or cornmeal, serves as the perfect vehicle for the rich and flavorful Gombo (okra) sauce. This sauce, a cornerstone of Central African cuisine, is simmered with tender meat or fish, tomatoes, and onions, creating a hearty and satisfying meal.

Central African Republic·Medium·1 hour 10 minutes

Kanda

Kanda features savory meatballs made from ground beef and toasted pumpkin seeds, simmered in a flavorful tomato and onion sauce. This dish is a unique way to stretch meat and add a nutty depth to the sauce.

Central African Republic·Medium·1 hour

Kanda ti Nyma

Savory beef meatballs simmered in a rich and creamy peanut sauce, often with the addition of okra and spices. This dish is a flavorful representation of Central African cuisine.

Central African Republic·Medium·1 hour 30 minutes

Kanda ya Ngombe na Nyama ya Mbuta

Tender beef meatballs simmered in a rich and savory peanut butter sauce, a comforting and popular dish in Central African Republic.

Central African Republic·Medium·55 minutes

Maboké de Capitaine

Maboké de Capitaine is a traditional dish from the Central African Republic, featuring fish (often Nile perch) steamed in banana leaves with a flavorful base of onions, garlic, tomatoes, and hot peppers. It's a light and succulent dish, typically served with rice and fried plantains.

Central African Republic·Medium·1 hour 55 minutes

Ndjaka ya Ngulu

A flavorful dish featuring smoked pork simmered in a rich and savory peanut sauce. This recipe showcases the importance of peanuts in Central African cuisine, providing a creamy and nutty base for the sauce, complemented by aromatic spices.

Central African Republic·Medium·1 hour 55 minutes

Ngoudja

Ngoudja is a hearty and flavorful stew made with tender beef, nutrient-rich cassava leaves, and a creamy peanut butter sauce. It's a staple dish in the Central African Republic, offering a delicious balance of earthy, savory, and slightly bitter notes.

Central African Republic·Medium·1 hour

Ngukassa

Ngukassa is a thick and hearty plantain soup, a staple in Central African Republic cuisine. It combines the sweetness of plantains with the earthy notes of local greens and the richness of peanut paste, often flavored with palm oil.

Central African Republic·Medium·1 hour 25 minutes

Okra and Fish Stew

A flavorful and hearty stew where okra (gombo) is the star, simmered with fish, tomatoes, and onions to create a rich, slightly viscous sauce. It's a comforting dish often served with a starchy side.

Central African Republic·Easy·45 minutes

Poisson Fumé en Sauce Tomate

A flavorful dish featuring smoked fish simmered in a rich tomato sauce with onions, garlic, and spices. This preparation highlights the importance of smoked ingredients in Central African cuisine.

Central African Republic·Medium·1 hour 35 minutes

Poulet à la Moambe

A rich and flavorful chicken stew made with palm butter (moambe) or peanut butter, tomatoes, onions, and spices. It's a comforting dish often served with fufu or rice.

Central African Republic·Medium·1 hour 5 minutes

Poulet à la Noix de Cajou

A flavorful chicken dish where tender pieces of chicken are simmered in a rich sauce made with ground cashew nuts, tomatoes, onions, and spices. It's a comforting and aromatic meal often served with rice or fufu.

Central African Republic·Medium·1 hour 5 minutes

Poulet à la Noix de Coco

A rich and flavorful chicken dish cooked in a creamy coconut milk sauce, infused with aromatic spices and vegetables. This dish highlights the use of coconut, which is common in some parts of Central Africa, offering a delightful variation from more common peanut-based stews.

Central African Republic·Medium·1 hour 40 minutes

Poulet à la Noix de Palme et Légumes

A flavorful chicken dish cooked in a rich palm nut sauce with a medley of vegetables, offering a taste of Central African home cooking.

Central African Republic·Medium·1 hour 5 minutes

Poulet DG Style Citronné

A vibrant and tangy chicken dish, 'DG' style, featuring a lemon-infused sauce with vegetables, often served with rice.

Central African Republic·Easy·50 minutes

Riz à la Arachide et Légumes

A hearty and flavorful one-pot dish featuring rice cooked with a savory peanut sauce and a medley of vegetables. It's a comforting and nutritious meal that showcases the use of peanuts in Central African cuisine.

Central African Republic·Medium·1 hour

Sanga ya Mbisi

A hearty and flavorful stew featuring tender fish cooked with okra in a rich tomato-based sauce, seasoned with local spices. This dish highlights the use of okra, a common ingredient in Central African cuisine, and is often served with a starchy side like rice or fufu.

Central African Republic·Medium·1 hour 5 minutes

Sanga ya Mbisi na Dongo-Dongo

A hearty and flavorful stew combining tender fish, okra, and a rich peanut-based sauce. This dish is a staple, showcasing the common use of fish, okra, and peanuts in Central African cuisine.

Central African Republic·Medium·1 hour 5 minutes

Sauce Arachide au Poulet

A rich and flavorful chicken stew made with a creamy peanut butter sauce, tomatoes, and aromatic spices. This is a staple comfort food in Central African Republic, often served with rice or fufu.

Central African Republic·Medium·1 hour 55 minutes

Sauce Graine au Poulet

A rich and flavorful chicken stew made with palm nut pulp, onions, tomatoes, and spices. It's a staple dish often served with rice or fufu.

Central African Republic·Medium·1 hour 5 minutes

Sauce Graine de Palmier avec Poisson Séché

A rich and flavorful palm nut sauce made with dried fish, onions, and spices, often served with rice or fufu.

Central African Republic·Easy·35-40 minutes

Soso

Soso is a popular street food in the Central African Republic, featuring whole fish grilled to perfection and seasoned with a vibrant blend of local spices. It's typically served with a side of rice or boiled yams.

Central African Republic·Easy·55 minutes

Spinach and Peanut Stew

A hearty and nutritious stew featuring tender spinach cooked in a rich, savory sauce made from peanut butter, tomatoes, onions, and a blend of aromatic spices. This dish is often served with rice or fufu, providing a satisfying and flavorful meal.

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