Gabonese cuisine

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Cassava root, peeled. Cassava is a significant staple food in Gabon
A split coconut

Gabonese cuisine is the cooking traditions, practices, foods and dishes associated with the sovereign state of Gabon. French cuisine is prevalent as a notable influence, and in larger cities various French specialties are available.[1] In rural areas, food staples such as cassava, rice and yams are commonly used.[1][2] Meats, when available, include chicken and fish, and bush meats such as antelope, wild boar and monkey.[1] Sauces are often utilized, with hot red pepper berbere paste used commonly.[1] Fruits include bananas, papayas, guavas, mangoes, pineapples, coconuts, avocado and peanuts.[3] Plantains, tomatoes, corn, and eggplant are also used.[3]

Common foods and dishes [edit]

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Location of Gabon

References [edit]

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k "Gabon." Foodspring.com. Accessed June 2011.
  2. ^ a b c d "Gabon." Worldtraveltips.net. Accessed June 2011.
  3. ^ a b "Culture of Gabon." Everyculture.com. Accessed June 2011.