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.!
- 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 
Nikki says
I’m going to make a FEW of these dishes!!!! Thank you!!!! My boyfriend says I need to get a “23&Me” DNA test so I can see that I am Cameroonian, lol….He’s from Mali and tells me I’m from Cameroon. My favorite stew is Okro (Okra)
imma africanbites says
Can’t wait for you to try it. I love okro stew, too.
Tiabou Kemetia Martino says
Waow..!! Cameroon on the map.
What a marvelous initiative Mother Imma, congrats. As a Cameroonian I love and appreciate most Cameroonian dishes.
I believe I have much to learn from your recipes.
imma africanbites says
Hello! Thank you for being around. I just went there for a short vacation and now I’m missing home.
Tiabou Kemetia Martino says
Waow Cameroon dishes on the map.!!
Congrats Mother Imma, am so glad I found your site…since 15yrs I have been trying to make my mum proud by preparing our favorite traditional dish “Achu and Yellow soup.” I believe I have much to learn from your recipes.
R says
Very excited to try these! I’m not sure how they are traditionally supposed to taste but if I can manage to make some version that is as delicious as they all look, I will be delighted! If you were to make a simple but tasty dinner for a special someone…which dishes or courses from your list would you include? In any order? Keep up the good work!
ImmaculateBites says
Jollof rice (oven baked ), spinach shrimp here https://www.africanbites.com/stewed-spinachafrican-style/ and chicken stew . These three are super easy to make .Don’t forget to make the condensed milk cake too. So easy and really good.
Monique says
I am so glad I stumbled across your website. I was so used to cooking with my mom. When I began living on my own I needed the confidence to start making Ekwang, and Achu soup on my own. Oh and when I found out I can make Jellof Rice in the oven I had never been more happy. I love your website! Please keep it up.
imma africanbites says
Thank you, Monique for taking the time. Happy cooking!
N. Brino says
what a gd bloq u have here imma. congrats and keep up. will be very happy if u try toadd some receipes from the East, south, north and far north region.
ImmaculateBites says
Aww thanks! Will do my best .
Flo says
Hello Imma,
Great website! you did an amazing work to brand and show to beauty and deliciousness of African food.
My partner is English and drooled over all the recipes posted and both of us are now looking forward to try them and share them further.
Flo
ImmaculateBites says
Aww thanks Flo, I’m so happy you’ve found Immaculatebites, and do hope you’ll visit with us often. Be Blessed!!!
Emmy Morfaw says
Hi Imma,
I am a very good cook of Cameroonian dishes but I had difficulties teaching my children how to because if no recepies. Thanks for this site. I really enjoy it.
ImmaculateBites says
Awesome! Glad I could be of help. Thanks for taking the time to let me know.
Marie says
Hello My dear ImmaculateBites!
I just discovered your website and I’d like to congratulate you for your hard work so far. You make the recipes way easier by providing details and especially pictures. It will be great if we can have more pictures of each step until you get the final results in order not to mess up something along the way.
I’ve also noticed that you have not provided a link for the recipe of Poulet DG, so it will be great if you can post it again, I love that recipe so much and I can wait to try it. Please post it with more pictures of u making the dish.
Thanks and again Good Job!
Marie
ImmaculateBites says
Hi Marie! ! I do have the recipes with step-by-step pictures for all of these recipes. Just click on the recipe and it with take you to the page .Thanks for stopping by
Marie says
Thank u Immaculatebites for your prompt answer and also for the Poulet DG recipe.
I am looking forward to have more recipes published on your website. Your work is perfect !
Thank you and enjoy the rest of your week !
nguetkam says
I like Tradition al food in cameroon that is all I wanted to say.
ImmaculateBites says
Good to know!!!
Patrick says
Scandale! Où se trouve les batons de manioc sur votre liste? Leur absence est blasphématoire!
Sharita says
Oh my gosh! I finally figured out how to post comments I believe that I am your biggest fan!! Your recipes are magnificent! I now see why you were named Immaculate!! You really and truly live up to your name. I’ve made some of the food using your recipe and it’s always a hit! So glad I was able to find your site/blog☺
Have a beautiful day
ImmaculateBites says
Magnificent? Girl you are too kind! You just made my morning sharita. Thank you so much for taking the time to let me know.
God Bless!
Didina Gnagnide Angorinie says
Thank you for your work Imma…and happy 21st birthday.
chef henry osapati says
Am so so lucky to find your site. And just can’t wait to try your recipes.
Keep it up sister. Am a Ugandan chef. I love Cameroonian food.
ImmaculateBites says
Awesome! Glad to hear this! Am hopping over to check out your recipes . Thank you so much!!!
NDAM says
I’m a Cameroonian and I can assure you that all the above delicacies are as exquisite and succulent as they look , it will definitely keep you asking for more!
imma africanbites says
Thank you for dropping by! I miss Cameroon! <3
Miguelle says
Can’t express how HAPPY I am that I’ve found your site. I am Cameroonian, and have grown up watching all the women in my life cook such amazing food, esp. my mom. She’s well known for her Ndole and beignet. Unfortunately, I was too busy enjoying the American lifestyle to be in the kitchen learning, so fastfoward to today, I am a wife and mother of 2 and regret that I didn’t learn, but HALELUYA! You have given me so much motivation. I am thrilled to see all these African dishes I grew up eating with measurements! My mom just cooks and doesn’t use a measuring cup which made it even more difficult for me to learn. You are fantastic at what you do! You should have several cookbooks already. My hubby thanks you too and my kids don’t have to wait for Grandma to make beignet anymore :)! Oh btw, plantains are also me favorite food on the planet. I can’t wait to try more of your recipes. THANK YOU MY SISTER. Keep it up!
ImmaculateBites says
AWESOME! So glad to have you here sis! Happy to know that these recipes have been really helpful. Thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts with me. And looking to see which recipes you try out next. Happy Cooking!!!