the Central African Republic

Maboké is a traditional fish dish originating from the Central African Republic. The dish is usually made with a combination of onions, garlic, tomatoes, hot peppers, parsley, salt, banana leaves, and fish such as Nile perch, tilapia, grouper, or catfish. The fish is filleted and steamed i... Read more

Classified as both a soup and a sauce, dongo-dongo is a flavorful African dish that uses okra as the key ingredient. The dish is prepared by sautéeing onions, garlic, Maggi bouillon cubes, okra, and hot peppers. Water is added to the pot, along with dried, salted, or smoked fish, and eithe... Read more

Egusi is a flavorful soup or sauce that is popular throughout West and Central Africa (most noteably Nigeria and Central African Republic) consisting of onions, tomatoes, hot chili peppers, and oil. It is traditionally thickened with flour that is made from seeds of gourds, pumpkins, melons, and ... Read more

Egusi seeds are the seeds derived from the melon fruit of certain Cucurbitaceae plants, particularly the melon species called Citrullus lanatus and Lagenaria siceraria. These seeds are popular in African cuisine, especially in West African countries like Nigeria, Ghana, and Came... Read more