20 Most Popular Foods in Cameroon
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- 09 Mar 2022
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Cameroon is a west-central African country well known for being bilingual (French and English) and for its very diverse culture – giving it the name Africa in miniature. Amongst all of this diverse culture, it is the food that has made the country known and loved around the world. Food has a huge role to play in the different regions of Cameroon, celebrating an upcoming event or season to binding ties in marriage.
Although times have changed and modern techniques have made their way into the country, most people still prefer traditional ways of cooking: using firewood, cooking in leaves (for papillote), or using traditional grinding stones. Elders say these add a distinct flavor to the food.
But the secret in the delight of Cameroonian dishes lies not only in the cooking methods. It also comes from the unique ingredients – dry local spices (grains, leaves, tree bark), dried shrimps, called écrevisses in French, habanero pepper, smoked fish, red palm oil, bouillon cubes, and many more.
The dishes you are about to see are not only some of the most popular in Cameroon but also the most loved by visitors – the dishes you need to get to know if you are new to Cameroonian cuisine.
Now buckle up because the ride is going to be delicious.
1. Ndolé
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Ndolé is the most popular dish in Cameroon. You’ll find it at nearly all ceremonies and banquets. When asking tourists what they most loved about their stay in Cameroon, they’ll always name this dish.
Ndolé is a traditional dish of the Duala people of one of the coastal regions of Cameroon. It is a peanut-based stew made with ndolé leaves (also called bitter leaves), crayfish, beef, and spices. The whole thing is served with miondo (a starchy mixture of ground cassava tied up in banana leaves) or plantain. Read More...
