The Secrets of Cameroonian Cuisine

Cameroonian cuisine is full of bland, starchy food that is eaten with spicy sauces. The influence of some European cuisines, such as Portuguese, German, British and French can be tasted in some dishes, however, the Cameroonians continue to passionately prepare their traditional foods.

They eat three meals per day and at every mealtime, there are customs that family members must adhere. For example, damp towels may be passed out to diners to wash their hands, also they eat out of communal bowls, by using their right hand. Men usually serve themselves first and the women have to wait patiently, while the children eat what is left.

Now that you’ve learned something about the Cameroonian eating etiquette, we introduce to you three dishes you must try while exploring this West African country.

Ndolé

Ndolé is a dish best known as the Cameroonian spinach stew made of bitter leaves, nddeh, that are indigenous to West Africa. It is usually made with meat, mostly fish however, it can be eaten with more or less vegetables/meat, depending on your personal taste.

Nnam Owondo

This Cameroonian dish is made with cooked peanuts packed in banana leaves.

Fufu

It is a staple food usually made from cassava. The preparation can take days because you have to pound it into a dough-like consistency.