21 Traditional Cameroonian Foods To Feed your Soul

Cameroon Food- 21 Traditional Cameroonian Foods To Feed your Soul

May is Cameroon Independence Month  and  My Birthday Month YAY! Yes! I ‘ll be turning 21.. Again. Hahaha. My son says I can’t be turning 21 every year  and I replied, Moms can do anything . I just don’t age. Anyways, as many Cameroonians   celebrate  in the next few weeks, no good party would be complete without some  traditional meals to mark the occasion. It would be impossible to list all the tasty foods from the rich Cameroon  food culture – believe me I tried,  ended up with  sleepless nights and still  couldn’t come up with a complete list . Arrrgh!!! If you can… please do share with  us mortals. Here are 21 foods   from my home country  , that you just  have to try out- it will give you the feel of Cameroon Cuisine. If you are new to it , or just wanting to experiment more in your kitchen. The flavors are enticing , rich and oh so comforting .I would gobble it  pretty much every day of the week. And the snacks! Oh boy ! Give me some puff puff , Meat pie  and suya  and you will WIN me over. Am SUPER excited to share with you some of my favorites  ! Everything from easy one pot recipes, to traditional  and  Sumptuous. You will be thrilled with this list.!

1. Ndole- At the top of my favorite Cameroonian food is Ndole. Oh yes! And it’s rumored to be the un-official Cameroon National dish . Get the recipe here .

2. Poulet D. G – Forget about le Directeur General (boss) .Anyone  can make this Elitist Chicken dish . It’s now available in every restaurant in Cameroon  and can be made and enjoyed by ANYONE, ANYWHERE . Get the recipe here. 3. Ekwang – It might be tedious to make but it sure worth the effort .Magic happens when grated cocoyams in cocoyam leaves  and cook in with dried fish , crayfish and palm oil . I dare you to resist going back for more. Get the recipe here Check out it HERE EKWANG 4. Achu soup a very controversial dish . You need the just the right technique to get in going in less than no time . Get the recipe here  5.Sese plantains aka turning plantains-  This is a life saver in my home. Everyone loves it and so easy to put together.Get the recipe here . 6. Accra Banana- Nothing better than a two ingredient recipe right? Comes together quickly with store bought grated cassava. Get recipe here. . Check out this other whole wheat  accra here       7. Add this Hot pot potatoes to your weeknight menu. With just a list of few ingredients you can have  dinner ready in less than no time . Annd is all cooked in one Pot. Check it out here  9. Jollof Rice aka Jellof Rice -Forget about the Jollof rice wars. Head over to the kitchen and make this easy version and let the haters fight while you eat . Get the recipe here , here  10. Kati Kati -Brace yourself you are going to forget all your manners when it comes to this chicken. And eat the bones too! No worries I don’t judge. Get the recipe here  11. Egusi Soup with Cabbage- This egusi  is made with Cabbage  and nonetherless  delicious and healthier too! Get the recipe here 12. Meat Pie– Who can say No to these Flaky pastry filled with minced beef, onions and aromatics. They disappear before you know it . Get the recipe here  13. Koki Corn- Who says African Can’t be healthy? This  Koki corn is vegan , healthy and loaded with spinach. Get the recipe here 14. Mbongo Chobi- Get ready your plantains and  put aside all preconceptions about this black soup. The flavors all blend together and you will forget about the looks  once you dig in.  Check it out here. 15. Kwacoco Bible– Cocoyams grated , fortified with fish , crayfish  wrapped in plantain leaves, steamed until cooked through. This will take you to the heart of the   Bakweri tribe . Get the recipe here 16. Groundnut Sweet- You will go NUTS for these nuts . A must try street food. Get recipe here   15. Chicken Stew- Everyone needs a  good stew  in their repertoire , especially for Christmas. This doesn’t disappoint . Get the recipe here 16. Pepper Sauce -There are as many different Pepper Sauce in Cameroon  as there are cooks. Put this on EVERYTHING .Recipe here 17. kondres- Don’t let the ingredient list fool you―this  one pot plantain wander  is quick to put together and leave your taste buds wanting more . Get the recipe here. 18. Eru- All you need is water fufu then you are all set for this  taste bud sensation. Get the recipe here. 20. Condensed milk cake- Not a traditional Cameroon recipe but one that you Must  have try. It’s indulgent , quick and easy. Get the recipe here 21. Fish Roll- If you make these send some my way. Can’t seem to have enough of these. So000 addictive. Get the recipe here