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Comoros Cuisine

Africa · Eastern Africa

30 recipes

Signature Comoros Dishes

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Ambravadz o Curry

A flavorful and aromatic curry made with pigeon peas, simmered in a rich coconut milk base with a blend of traditional Comorian spices. This dish is often served with rice, showcasing the islands' staple ingredients and culinary influences.

Comoros·Easy·1 hour

Banana Kokomeri au Coco

A sweet and creamy dessert made with ripe bananas, coconut milk, and a touch of sweetness, often baked until golden.

Comoros·Medium·30-35 minutes

Brochettes de Boeuf à la Comorienne

Marinated beef skewers grilled to perfection, featuring a blend of local spices and often served with a side of rice or a simple salad.

Comoros·Medium·1 hour 40 minutes

Comorian Beef Pilau

A fragrant and aromatic rice dish featuring tender beef and a blend of warm Comorian spices. This pilau is a staple, often served as a main course and showcasing the rich spice culture of the islands.

Comoros·Easy·45 minutes

Comorian Breadfruit and Fish Fritters

Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, these fritters combine mashed breadfruit with flaked fish and aromatic herbs, perfect as a snack or appetizer.

Comoros·Medium·1 hour 30 minutes

Comorian Cassava Leaves Stew

A hearty and earthy stew made from tender cassava leaves, often cooked with coconut milk, onions, and a blend of aromatic spices. This dish is a staple in Comorian cuisine, highlighting the use of local ingredients.

Comoros·Medium·50 minutes

Comorian Chicken Faham

Aromatic and flavorful grilled chicken marinated in a blend of Middle Eastern and Comorian spices, yogurt, and lemon. 'Faham' refers to charcoal, indicating its traditional cooking method, resulting in a smoky and succulent dish.

Comoros·Easy·1 hour

Comorian Coconut Fish Curry with Plantains

A rich and creamy curry featuring firm white fish simmered in coconut milk with aromatic spices, tomatoes, and tender chunks of plantain. A staple of Comorian coastal cuisine.

Comoros·Medium·1 hour

Comorian Fish and Okra Stew

A flavorful and hearty stew featuring tender white fish, okra, and a rich tomato-coconut milk base infused with aromatic spices. This dish is a staple in Comorian cuisine, often enjoyed with rice.

Comoros·Medium·50 minutes

Comorian Fish and Rice with Spiced Coconut Sauce

A flavorful and aromatic dish featuring flaky white fish cooked in a rich, spiced coconut milk sauce, served alongside fragrant rice. This recipe highlights the island nation's love for seafood and tropical flavors.

Comoros·Medium·1 hour 50 minutes

Comorian Lamb and Lentil Stew

A hearty and flavorful stew featuring tender lamb, earthy lentils, and aromatic Comorian spices, often simmered to perfection.

Comoros·Medium·2 hours

Comorian Lamb and Rice Biryani

A fragrant and flavorful Comorian-style lamb biryani, featuring tender lamb marinated in yogurt and spices, layered with aromatic basmati rice and cooked to perfection.

Comoros·Medium·1 hour 10 minutes

Comorian Octopus and Coconut Curry

A rich and flavorful curry featuring tender octopus simmered in a creamy coconut milk sauce infused with aromatic Comorian spices. This dish highlights the island nation's love for seafood and coconut.

Comoros·Medium·1 hour 10 minutes

Comorian Octopus Curry

A flavorful and aromatic curry featuring tender octopus simmered in a rich coconut milk base with a blend of Comorian spices. This dish showcases the island nation's access to fresh seafood and its influences from various culinary traditions.

Comoros·Medium·30-35 minutes

Comorian Spiced Lamb Skewers

Tender cubes of lamb marinated in a fragrant blend of Comorian spices, then grilled to perfection. These skewers, known locally as 'brochettes,' are a popular street food and appetizer, often served with a side of spicy dipping sauce or a fresh salad.

Comoros·Easy·45 minutes

Comorian Sweet Potato and Cardamom Stew

A comforting and aromatic stew featuring sweet potatoes simmered in a creamy coconut milk sauce, subtly spiced with cardamom and ginger. This dish offers a delightful balance of sweetness and warmth, showcasing a popular flavor combination in Comorian cuisine.

Comoros·Medium·1 hour

Comoros Pilaou

A fragrant and flavorful rice dish, Comoros Pilaou is a staple that reflects the islands' diverse culinary influences. Typically made with meat (often beef) and a medley of aromatic spices, it's a hearty and satisfying meal.

Comoros·Easy·30 minutes

Gulagula ya Trango

Sweet, crispy, and fluffy banana fritters, a popular snack or dessert in Comoros. Made with ripe bananas, flour, and a touch of sweetness, these fritters are a delightful taste of the islands.

Comoros·Medium·45 minutes

Langouste à la Vanille

A luxurious Comorian national dish featuring tender lobster poached in a delicate vanilla-infused sauce, often enriched with butter, shallots, and white wine. It's a testament to the islands' rich seafood and vanilla production.

Comoros·Medium·1 hour 10 minutes

M'tsolola

A comforting and flavorful stew from the Comoros, M'tsolola features fish simmered in coconut milk with green plantains, yuca (or sweet potato), and aromatic spices. It's a staple dish that highlights the islands' agricultural bounty and seafood.

Comoros·Medium·1 hour

Poulet à la Citronnelle et Gingembre

A fragrant and zesty chicken dish featuring lemongrass and ginger, common in Comorian cuisine, often served with rice.

Comoros·Medium·1 hour 5 minutes

Poulet à la Vanille

A unique Comorian dish featuring chicken simmered in a fragrant vanilla-infused sauce, often enriched with coconut milk and aromatic spices. This dish highlights the islands' renowned vanilla production and their love for combining sweet and savory flavors.

Comoros·Medium·1 hour

Poulet au Coco

A flavorful and aromatic Comorian chicken dish simmered in creamy coconut milk with a blend of aromatic spices. This dish highlights the influence of Indian Ocean trade routes and local ingredients.

Comoros·Medium·1 hour 5 minutes

Poulet aux Citrons Confits et Olives

A fragrant and savory chicken dish featuring the unique tang of preserved lemons and the briny depth of olives, a staple in Comorian cuisine.

Comoros·Medium·1 hour 10 minutes

Poulet Banane Comorien

A comforting and flavorful stew that balances the savory notes of chicken with the natural sweetness of ripe bananas, simmered in a rich, spiced broth. This dish reflects the blend of African and tropical influences common in Comorian cuisine.

Comoros·Easy·45 minutes

Riz aux Légumes Parfumes

A fragrant and flavorful rice dish cooked with a medley of vegetables and aromatic spices, a staple accompaniment in Comorian meals.

Comoros·Medium·30 minutes + drying time

Roho

Roho is a traditional Comorian sweet treat, often prepared for weddings and special celebrations. It's a dense, sweet confection made from ground rice, sugar, and aromatic spices, typically formed into small balls or shapes.

Comoros·Easy·35 minutes

Rougail de Poisson Salé

A flavorful and spicy Comorian relish made with salted fish, tomatoes, onions, and chili peppers. It's a staple served with rice or other staples.

Comoros·Medium·1 hour 15 minutes

Rougail de Poisson Salé aux Légumes

A flavorful Comorian dish featuring rehydrated salt cod simmered in a spicy tomato and onion sauce (rougail), enriched with a medley of fresh vegetables. This dish highlights the island nation's access to seafood and its blend of African, Arab, and French culinary influences.

Comoros·Medium·1 hour 5 minutes (plus soaking time)

Rougaille de Poisson Salé aux Légumes

A flavorful Comorian dish featuring rehydrated salt cod simmered in a rich tomato and onion sauce (rougaille), enhanced with a medley of fresh vegetables. This dish showcases the Comorian love for bold flavors and the use of preserved ingredients.

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