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Liberia Cuisine

Africa · Western Africa

22 recipes

Signature Liberia Dishes

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Liberian Baked Fish with Vegetables

A flavorful and healthy dish featuring whole fish baked with a medley of traditional Liberian vegetables and spices, creating a moist and aromatic meal.

Liberia·Medium·35 minutes

Liberian Beef Suya

A popular West African street food, Liberian Beef Suya features thinly sliced beef marinated in a spicy peanut and spice blend, then grilled to perfection. It's known for its smoky flavor and tender texture.

Liberia·Medium·2 hours

Liberian Cassava Leaf Stew

A hearty and flavorful stew made from tender cassava leaves, simmered with a variety of meats (like beef, chicken, or smoked turkey), dried fish, and seasoned with onions, peppers, and palm oil. Often enriched with peanut butter, this dish is a staple in Liberian cuisine.

Liberia·Medium·1 hour 10 minutes

Liberian Chicken and Peanut Stew

A rich and savory stew featuring tender chicken pieces simmered in a creamy peanut butter sauce with aromatic vegetables and spices. This variation focuses on a slightly lighter broth while retaining the classic peanut flavor.

Liberia·Medium·1 hour 10 minutes

Liberian Chicken Gravy with Rice

A comforting and savory Liberian dish featuring tender chicken simmered in a rich, flavorful gravy, served alongside fluffy white rice. It's a popular home-style meal that's both satisfying and delicious.

Liberia·Medium·1 hour 50 minutes

Liberian Chicken Peanut Stew

A rich and savory stew featuring tender chicken simmered in a creamy peanut butter sauce with sweet potatoes and aromatic spices. This dish is a comforting and flavorful staple in Liberian cuisine.

Liberia·Medium·1 hour 5 minutes

Liberian Fish Stew

A flavorful and aromatic fish stew, often made with a tomato base, onions, peppers, and a blend of West African spices. It's a comforting and satisfying dish typically served with rice.

Liberia·Easy·25 minutes

Liberian Fried Plantains

Sweet and savory fried plantains, often seasoned with spices like ginger and chili, offering a delightful contrast of textures and flavors. While 'Kelewe' is more commonly associated with Ghana, this preparation method is popular in Liberia for ripe plantains.

Liberia·Medium·1 hour 55 minutes

Liberian Fufu Soup

A hearty and flavorful soup often served with fufu, a starchy side dish. This version features a rich broth with vegetables and a choice of protein, seasoned with traditional Liberian spices.

Liberia·Medium·1 hour 5 minutes

Liberian Gboma Dassou

A flavorful Liberian dish featuring pumpkin leaves (gboma) cooked with palm oil, onions, peppers, and often served with rice or fufu. It's a nutritious and satisfying vegetarian option.

Liberia·Easy·50 minutes

Liberian Groundnut Cake

A sweet and savory snack or dessert made from ground peanuts, sugar, and often a hint of spice, baked into a firm cake-like confection.

Liberia·Medium·1 hour 10 minutes

Liberian Jollof Rice Special

A flavorful and vibrant one-pot rice dish, a staple in Liberian cuisine, often prepared for celebrations and gatherings. This special version incorporates a rich tomato base with aromatic spices and tender chicken.

Liberia·Medium·2 hours

Liberian Kpomo Stew

A rich and flavorful stew made with Kpomo (cowhide) simmered in a spicy pepper sauce, often enriched with meat or fish. This dish is a testament to the resourceful use of ingredients in Liberian cuisine.

Liberia·Easy·45 minutes

Liberian Okra and Rice Dish

A flavorful one-pot dish where rice is cooked with okra, palm oil, and seasonings, creating a unique texture and taste. It's a simpler, rice-centric alternative to okra soup.

Liberia·Medium·1 hour 25 minutes

Liberian Okra Soup

A flavorful and hearty soup made with fresh okra, palm oil, and a medley of meats and fish. This dish is often served with fufu or rice and is a beloved part of Liberian cuisine.

Liberia·Medium·2 hours

Liberian Palm Butter Soup

A rich and flavorful West African stew made from the creamy pulp of palm nuts, simmered with various meats or fish, and seasoned with aromatic spices, onions, and peppers. It's a beloved comfort food in Liberia, often served with rice or fufu.

Liberia·Hard·2 hours 45 minutes

Liberian Palm Kernel Stew

A rich and savory stew made from the pulp of palm kernels, offering a unique nutty flavor. It's often prepared with various meats and seasoned to perfection, served as a comforting and hearty meal.

Liberia·Easy·55 minutes

Liberian Pepper Rice

A flavorful and spicy one-pot rice dish, where rice is cooked in a rich broth infused with peppers, onions, and various seasonings. It's a comforting and satisfying meal, often served with a side of meat or fish.

Liberia·Medium·1 hour 5 minutes

Liberian Pepper Soup

A hearty and spicy soup known for its rich blend of peppers, herbs, and often includes a protein like fish or meat. It's considered a comforting and invigorating dish, perfect for any occasion.

Liberia·Easy·45-50 minutes

Liberian Rice Bread

A moist and dense quick bread made with rice flour or rice cereal, mashed bananas, and spices. It's a popular snack or breakfast item, often enjoyed with tea or coffee.

Liberia·Medium·2 hours

Liberian Sembe Stew

A hearty and flavorful stew made with fermented soybean paste (sembe), meat (often beef or goat), and vegetables, simmered in a rich tomato-based broth.

Liberia·Medium·1 hour 5 minutes

Liberian Sweet Potato Greens Stew

A hearty and flavorful stew made with tender sweet potato greens, palm oil, and various seasonings, offering a nutritious and comforting meal.

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