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Guinea-Bissau Cuisine

Africa · Western Africa

30 recipes

Signature Guinea-Bissau Dishes

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Arroz de Coco Guineense

A fragrant and slightly sweet coconut rice, often served as a side dish or a light main. It's made by simmering rice in coconut milk and water, infused with the rich flavor of coconut.

Guinea-Bissau·Easy·1 hour

Arroz de Frango com Legumes

A flavorful one-pot dish combining tender chicken pieces with rice and a medley of vegetables, seasoned with local spices. This is a popular and satisfying meal that showcases the blend of African and Portuguese influences in Guinea-Bissau's cuisine.

Guinea-Bissau·Medium·1 hour 5 minutes

Arroz de Galinha Picante

A flavorful and spicy chicken and rice dish, common in Guinea-Bissau, featuring tender chicken pieces cooked with rice, aromatic vegetables, and a kick of chili.

Guinea-Bissau·Easy·50 minutes

Arroz de Gamba com Legumes

A fragrant rice dish featuring succulent shrimp and a colorful assortment of vegetables, seasoned with local spices, offering a lighter yet flavorful taste of Guinea-Bissau.

Guinea-Bissau·Medium·1 hour 10 minutes

Arroz de Marisco Guineense

A flavorful one-pot rice dish brimming with fresh seafood, infused with the aromatic spices and palm oil characteristic of Guinea-Bissau's coastal cuisine. This dish is a celebration of the abundant Atlantic catch, blended with local produce and Portuguese influences.

Guinea-Bissau·Medium·1 hour 5 minutes

Bafatá Fish Stew

A hearty and flavorful fish stew originating from the Bafatá region, characterized by its rich tomato and peanut base, with tender chunks of fish and aromatic spices.

Guinea-Bissau·Medium·50 minutes

Cafriela de Frango

A flavorful and spicy grilled chicken dish marinated in a zesty blend of lemon, garlic, and piri-piri peppers, often enjoyed with rice.

Guinea-Bissau·Medium·1 hour 10 minutes

Caldeirada de Peixe Guineense

A rich and flavorful fish stew, Caldeirada de Peixe Guineense is a staple in Guinea-Bissau, showcasing the country's abundant seafood. It's typically made with a variety of fish, simmered in a savory broth with tomatoes, onions, peppers, and seasoned with local spices, often finished with a touch of palm oil for depth.

Guinea-Bissau·Medium·1 hour 50 minutes

Caldo de Galinha com Gengibre e Limão

A comforting and flavorful chicken soup, enhanced with the zesty notes of ginger and lemon, often prepared for its nourishing properties.

Guinea-Bissau·Medium·1 hour 40 minutes

Caldo de Mancarra

A rich and flavorful national dish of Guinea-Bissau, Caldo de Mancarra is a hearty stew made with chicken, peanuts, tomatoes, and spices. It's often served with rice and represents a significant part of the country's culinary heritage.

Guinea-Bissau·Medium·1 hour 10 minutes

Caldo de Peixe com Legumes

A hearty and flavorful fish and vegetable soup, a staple in Guinea-Bissau, often prepared with locally sourced fish and a variety of root vegetables and greens. It's known for its comforting and nourishing qualities.

Guinea-Bissau·Medium·1 hour

Caldo de Peixe Guineense

A hearty and flavorful fish stew, a staple along the coast of Guinea-Bissau, showcasing the nation's abundant seafood. It's typically made with palm oil, peppers, and rice.

Guinea-Bissau·Medium·2 hours

Calulu de Peixe Seco

A flavorful and hearty stew made with dried fish, okra, palm oil, and a medley of vegetables, representing a staple in Bissau-Guinean cuisine.

Guinea-Bissau·Medium·1 hour 15 minutes

Caranguejo à Guineense

A rich and flavorful crab stew, a specialty of Guinea-Bissau's coastal regions, often prepared with aromatic spices and served with rice or cassava.

Guinea-Bissau·Medium·1 hour 55 minutes

Domoda Guineense

A rich and comforting West African peanut stew, often made with meat (beef or chicken) and vegetables, served over rice.

Guinea-Bissau·Easy·55 minutes

Frango com Bagique

A simple yet flavorful dish featuring chicken simmered in palm oil with spinach (bagique) and aromatic spices. This recipe highlights the use of indigenous ingredients and traditional cooking methods, often served with rice.

Guinea-Bissau·Medium·1 hour 15 minutes

Frango com Bagique e Amendoim

A hearty and flavorful chicken dish featuring 'bagique' (a leafy green, often sorrel or spinach), ground peanuts, and aromatic spices. This dish showcases the common use of peanuts and local greens in Guinean cuisine.

Guinea-Bissau·Medium·1 hour 30 minutes

Fumbwa com Cacana

Fumbwa com Cacana is a hearty and nutritious dish made from wild spinach (fumbwa) and cassava leaves (cacana), simmered in a flavorful sauce often enriched with palm oil, onions, and sometimes a touch of fish or meat for added depth. It's a testament to the resourcefulness of Bissau-Guinean cuisine, utilizing readily available greens.

Guinea-Bissau·Medium·1 hour

Fumbwa com Peixe Seco

A traditional Guinean dish featuring fumbwa (a type of wild spinach) cooked with dried fish, onions, and palm oil, offering a unique earthy and savory flavor.

Guinea-Bissau·Medium·1 hour 10 minutes

Galinha à Malagueta

A spicy and flavorful chicken dish featuring chicken marinated in a piri-piri (malagueta pepper) sauce, then stewed and often finished by grilling or roasting. It's known for its vibrant heat and aromatic blend of garlic, onion, and lemon.

Guinea-Bissau·Medium·1 hour

Galinha com Banana Pica-Pau

A delightful combination of tender chicken pieces and sweet, fried plantains, often seasoned with a savory sauce. This dish, known as 'Pica-Pau' style, typically involves small, bite-sized pieces, making it a popular and flavorful meal.

Guinea-Bissau·Medium·1 hour

Grão com Peixe

A hearty and flavorful stew featuring chickpeas and fish, often simmered with vegetables and aromatic spices. This dish showcases the importance of both legumes and seafood in Guinea-Bissau's cuisine.

Guinea-Bissau·Medium·1 hour 55 minutes

Mancarra de Carne com Legumes

A hearty and flavorful meat and vegetable stew, a comforting and traditional dish from Guinea-Bissau, distinct from the chicken version.

Guinea-Bissau·Medium·1 hour 10 minutes

Mancarra de Peixe com Legumes

A hearty and flavorful fish and vegetable stew, enriched with the nutty depth of peanuts. This dish showcases the common use of fresh fish and local vegetables, simmered in a rich sauce that is characteristic of Guinea-Bissau's cuisine.

Guinea-Bissau·Easy·1 hour 5 minutes

Moqueca de Peixe

A flavorful and aromatic fish stew influenced by Portuguese and West African traditions. Moqueca de Peixe features fresh fish simmered in a rich broth of coconut milk, tomatoes, onions, and peppers, often served with rice.

Guinea-Bissau·Medium·1 hour 5 minutes

Peixe Assado com Molho de Pimento e Tomate

Whole fish baked to perfection and served with a vibrant sauce made from bell peppers, tomatoes, and aromatic spices, a staple in coastal communities.

Guinea-Bissau·Medium·45 minutes

Peixe Grelhado com Molho de Amendoim

A flavorful grilled fish dish served with a rich and savory peanut sauce, a staple in Guinean cuisine.

Guinea-Bissau·Medium·45 minutes

Peixe Grelhado com Molho de Cacau e Pimento

Grilled fish (often barracuda or snapper) marinated in piri-piri and served with a unique sauce made from cocoa powder, tomatoes, onions, and peppers. This dish highlights the coastal bounty and the use of local ingredients.

Guinea-Bissau·Medium·1 hour

Sacanhemba

Sacanhemba is a flavorful and aromatic rice dish, often prepared with chicken or fish, and infused with the unique flavors of Guinea-Bissau. It typically includes ingredients like onions, tomatoes, and local spices, creating a comforting and satisfying meal.

Guinea-Bissau·Medium·1 hour 50 minutes

Yassa Poulet Guineense

A flavorful and tangy chicken dish marinated in lemon and onions, often slow-cooked or grilled. It's a staple in Guinea-Bissau, known for its vibrant taste.

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