Cuisine in Guinea-Bissau

Caldo de Mancarra

A rich stew of meat and vegetables simmered in peanut butter and tomato.

• Region: Nationwide
• Main ingredients: Peanuts, Chicken, Tomato, Onion, Chili pepper

Jassa de Galinha

Grilled chicken marinated in lemon and onion, served with rice and sauce.

• Region: Northern coast
• Main ingredients: Chicken, Lemon, Onion, Mustard

Kasipra

A traditional Creole stew of beans and corn simmered for a long time.

• Region: Creole households
• Main ingredients: Corn, Beans, Cassava, Dried fish

Fufu

A staple food made by pounding cassava or yam into a ball, eaten with various soups.

• Region: Inland areas
• Main ingredients: Cassava, Yam

Cuscuz de Milho

A breakfast dish of steamed cornmeal with coconut milk and sugar.

• Region: Coastal areas
• Main ingredients: Cornmeal, Coconut milk, Sugar

Pepe Soup

A spicy seafood soup. A street food staple.

• Region: Bissau
• Main ingredients: Fish, Chili pepper, Onion, Tomato

Domoda

A popular dish of Gambian origin featuring meat simmered in peanut sauce.

• Region: Northern region
• Main ingredients: Beef, Peanut paste, Tomato

Farofa de Jerimum

A fragrant side dish sprinkled with roasted cashew nut powder.

• Region: Cacheu
• Main ingredients: Cashew nuts, Salt, Palm oil

Grilled Oyster

Bijagós Islands oysters grilled over charcoal and served with lime.

• Region: Bijagós Islands
• Main ingredients: Oysters, Lime, Salt

Ponche

A sweet-sour local liquor made from fermented cashew fruit.

• Region: Nationwide
• Main ingredients: Cashew fruit, Sugar