Gabonese cuisine
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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]
- Fufu, a dish made from pounded cassava [1]
- Nyembwe, chicken with pine nuts [1][2]
- Mustard chicken with garlic, onions and lemon juice [1]
- Meat stews [1]
- Seafood [1]
- Smoked fish [1]
- Baked bananas, coated with bread crumbs and served with sour cream and brown sugar [1]
- Gari, a cassava flour prepared as a porridge [2]
- Plantains, whole, crushed and mashed [2]
See also [edit]
Location of Gabon
References [edit]
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