Cuisine in South Sudan

Asida

Staple made from kneaded cornmeal. Served with meat or bean stew

• Region: Nationwide
• Main ingredients: White sorghum flour, Water, Salt

Waliwali

Soup with dried fish and peanut sauce. Home cooking from the White Nile basin

• Region: Upper Nile
• Main ingredients: Dried fish, Peanuts, Tomatoes, Onions

Kisra

Southern staple made from cassava flour paste

• Region: Equatoria Region
• Main ingredients: Cassava flour, Water

Ful

Breakfast staple of stewed fava beans with chili and lemon

• Region: Urban areas
• Main ingredients: Fava beans, Onions, Lemon, Chili peppers

Boli

Charcoal-grilled goat meat skewers. Popular street food

• Region: Nationwide
• Main ingredients: Goat meat, Salt, Spices

Mandazi

Fried banana snack. Available in both sweet and savory versions

• Region: Equatoria
• Main ingredients: Plantain bananas, Oil, Salt

Kuan

Stew of vegetables like drumstick leaves with peanuts

• Region: Western region
• Main ingredients: Leafy vegetables, Peanut paste, Spices

Kara

Fermented goat's milk yogurt drink with tangy flavor

• Region: Dinka areas
• Main ingredients: Goat's milk, Lactic acid bacteria

Tamiya

Chickpea fritters. Dish influenced by Islamic communities

• Region: Northern region
• Main ingredients: Chickpeas, Herbs, Oil

Honey Beer

Low-alcohol beverage brewed from honey

• Region: Forest areas
• Main ingredients: Honey, Water, Natural yeast