Cuisine in Gabon

Poulet Nyembwe (Nyembwe Chicken)

National dish of chicken slowly simmered in palm nut sauce.

• Region: Nationwide
• Main ingredients: Chicken, Palm nuts, Onion, Chili

Saka-Saka

Home cooking simmering cassava leaves with peanuts.

• Region: Interior
• Main ingredients: Cassava leaves, Peanut paste, Dried fish

Maboke

White fish wrapped with herbs and tomato steamed in banana leaves.

• Region: Coastal areas
• Main ingredients: River or sea fish, Tomato, Basil, Banana leaves

Atanga

"Butter fruit" boiled with salt eaten as snack.

• Region: Tropical forest
• Main ingredients: African pear fruit

Arachide Sauce

Rich peanut-based stew with rice or fufu.

• Region: Nationwide
• Main ingredients: Peanuts, Beef or chicken, Tomato

Chikwangue

Staple food of fermented cassava wrapped in leaves.

• Region: Congolese areas
• Main ingredients: Cassava, Banana leaves

Brochette de Capitaine

Nile perch skewers; street stall staple.

• Region: Urban areas
• Main ingredients: Nile perch, Spices

Ginger Crab Sauté

Fresh mangrove crab stir-fried with ginger and lime.

• Region: Delta areas
• Main ingredients: Mangrove crab, Ginger, Lime

Grilled Crocodile

Crocodile tail marinated in herbs and grilled over open fire.

• Region: South
• Main ingredients: Crocodile meat, Herbs, Lemon

Mignole de Banane

Sweet snack of mashed ripe banana fried.

• Region: Nationwide
• Main ingredients: Banana, Sugar, Oil