Gabonese cuisine
Today, Gabonese cuisine is a topic that continues to generate interest and debate in various spheres of society. From its origins to the present, Gabonese cuisine has been the object of study, analysis and reflection by experts in different fields. Its impact on people's daily lives and global culture has been evident over the years. In this article, we will explore different aspects related to Gabonese cuisine, from its origins to its relevance today. We will analyze its influence in different contexts and its importance in contemporary society. Additionally, we will examine the different perspectives that exist around this topic and how it has evolved over time.
Gabonese cuisine is the cooking traditions, practices, foods and dishes associated with Gabon, a sovereign state on the west coast of Central Africa. French cuisine is prevalent as a notable influence,[1] and in larger cities various French specialties are available.[2] In rural areas, food staples, such as cassava, rice and yams, are commonly used.[2][3]
Meats, when available, include chicken and fish, and bush meats such as antelope, wild boar and monkey.[2] Sauces are often used, with hot red-pepper berbere paste being a common example.[2]
Fruits include bananas, papayas, guavas, mangoes, pineapples, coconuts, avocado and peanuts.[4] Plantains, tomatoes, corn, and eggplant are also used.[4]
Common foods and dishes
- Atanga (Dacryodes edulis), sometimes called "bush butter", is a firm fruit that is boiled and often used as a spread on bread[1]
- Beignets, a deep-fried pastry, are very common[1]
- Brochettes[1]
- Dried meats, particularly in rural areas[1]
- Fufu, a dish made from pounded cassava[2]
- Nyembwe, chicken with palm nuts
- Mustard chicken with garlic, onions, and lemon juice[2]
- Meat stews[2]
- Seafood[2]
- Smoked fish[2]
- Baked bananas, coated with bread crumbs and served with sour cream and brown sugar[2]
- Gari, a cassava flour prepared as a porridge[3]
- Plantains, whole, crushed and mashed[3]
See also
References
- ^ a b c d e Foster, Dean (2002). The Global Etiquette Guide to Africa and the Middle East: Everything You Need to Know for Business and Travel Success. John Wiley & Sons. p. 177. ISBN 0471272825
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j "Gabon: Local Food, Cuisine & Recipes | foodspring". Archived from the original on 16 August 2011. Retrieved 29 November 2017.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link) - ^ a b c "Gabon." Archived 2011-10-15 at the Wayback Machine Worldtraveltips.net. Accessed June 2011.
- ^ a b "Culture of Gabon." Everyculture.com. Accessed June 2011.
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