Monrovia

This flavorful Liberian dish is healthy and nutritious, using collards and cabbage which are full of vitamins, calcium, manganese, and dietary fiber. The dish consists of chopped collard greens and cabbage, onions, red pepper, black pepper, and pieces of bacon. The meal can be consumed after the ... Read more

Jollof rice is Nigeria's national dish of Senegambian origin, that can be found in every country of West Africa with some variations in the ingredients. In order to prepare it, rice is cooked in a rich tomato sauce so that it soaks in all the flavors. The most common ingredients found in jollof r... Read more

Torborgee is a spicy and bitter Liberian stew made with torborgee beans and palm oil. The dish is often enriched by the addition of dried meat, chicken, pork, or fish, and it is usually associated with the Lorma people inhabiting the area of Lofa County in Liberia. It is said that there are three... Read more

Dumboy is the national dish of Liberia. In order to prepare it, fresh cassava is peeled and boiled, while the fibers from the center are removed. The cooked roots are placed in a big mortar and beaten with a heavy pestle, then shaped into balls. The pounding requires expertise and skill, so if du... Read more

Despite its name, Liberian chicken gravy is a flavorful, scrumptious stew that is traditionally prepared only for special occasions because meat is quite expensive for the average Liberian household. The stew typically consists of chicken pieces, shrimp, green beans, bell peppers, tomatoes, onion... Read more

This traditional Liberian bread is the visitor's favorite amongst all the local bread varieties. Country rice is typically beaten in a mortar with a pestle, and it is then sifted to remove the larger pieces. The rice flour is combined with ripe mashed plantains, butter, eggs, baking soda, sugar, ... Read more

Liberian cabbage stew, as the name suggests, is a traditional stew from Liberia. It's made with a combination of cabbage, chicken, Maggi cubes, meat tenderizer, beef, tomato paste, black pepper, chicken bouillon, onions, and vegetable oil. The meat is fried together in oil until golden brown. The... Read more

This traditional Liberian peanut soup is made with a combination of peanuts, herbs, spices, and meat. The ingredients include beef, chicken, chicken stock, onions, bell peppers, celery, hot peppers, dried fish (optional), potatoes, okra, and peanut butter. In order to prepare it, the ingredients ... Read more

Robusta is a coffee species characterized by its high acidity, bitterness, and woody and nutty taste. The Robusta bean is smallish and round, with a straight line down its center. It was first discovered in Congo but is native to Central and West Africa, in countries like Angola, Liberia, and Tan... Read more

Alligator pepper is a spice that's native to West Africa. It is a close relative of cardamom and shares the same family with ginger. The name "alligator pepper" comes from the appearance of the seed pods, which look somewhat like the rough, bumpy skin of an alligator. Alligator ... Read more

Njansa is a spice native to tropical Africa, used in West and Central African cuisine, particularly in countries like Cameroon, Nigeria, Ivory Coast, and Ghana. The spice comes from the seeds of a tree scientifically named Ricinodendron heudelotii. The njansa tree produces a fru... Read more