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Kwa'a Ndzap (Pounded Cocoyam with Greens)
Plat principal 110 min

Kwa'a Ndzap (Pounded Cocoyam with Greens)

Kwa'a Ndzap (or Kwa'a Ndjap) is a dish typical of the Dschang people, a Bamileke group from the West region of Cameroon. It is made of pounded cocoyam and sautéed black nightshade leaves, hence its name: "Kwa'a" meaning cocoyam and "Ndzap" meaning vegetables.

  • 400 kcal
  • 5 servings
  • Medium
Kwa Ni Ndong (Salt and Pepper Fish)
Plat principal 75 min

Kwa Ni Ndong (Salt and Pepper Fish)

Kwa Ni Ndong, also called Salt and Pepper, takes us to the East of Cameroon to discover this flavour. It is a richly spiced catfish dish made with an array of forest herbs and seeds.

  • 340 kcal
  • 4 servings
  • Hard
Saltless Kpem (Cassava Leaves)
Plat principal 115 min

Saltless Kpem (Cassava Leaves)

A saltless version of Kpem, made from pounded cassava leaves cooked with red palm nuts, eggplant and the garlic-bark spice hiomi. It is sweetened with sugar or ripe banana and served with boiled cassava.

  • 340 kcal
  • 5 servings
  • Medium
Kpem (Cassava Leaf Sauce with Meat)
Plat principal 105 min

Kpem (Cassava Leaf Sauce with Meat)

Kpem is a sauce made from cassava leaves. This sauce is widely eaten in the Centre, South and East regions of Cameroon.

  • 390 kcal
  • 4 servings
  • Easy
Kouakoukou with White Sauce
Plat principal 180 min

Kouakoukou with White Sauce

A delicious dish from the West region of Cameroon, made of grated cocoyam, seasoned and cooked in banana leaves, served with a peanut-based white sauce.

  • 540 kcal
  • 8 servings
  • Hard
Avocado Salad
Entrée 15 min

Avocado Salad

A wonderfully simple avocado salad tossed with cherry tomatoes, red onion and green onions in a light olive oil dressing. Sweet condensed milk adds a subtle creamy touch.

  • 280 kcal
  • 4 servings
  • Medium
Koki (Black-Eyed Pea Cake)
Plat principal 240 min

Koki (Black-Eyed Pea Cake)

Koki is a spiced preparation made from beans and palm oil, steamed inside a closed banana leaf. It comes from the Cameroonian cultures of the West and Littoral regions.

  • 420 kcal
  • 6 servings
  • Medium
Kelen Kelen (Bush Okra Stew)
Plat principal 60 min

Kelen Kelen (Bush Okra Stew)

From the north to the south of Cameroon, and from east to west, kelen kelen is used to make various recipes, each more delicious than the last.

  • 260 kcal
  • 4 servings
  • Easy
Kati Kati and Njama Njama
Plat principal 90 min

Kati Kati and Njama Njama

We are in the North-West province of Cameroon to enjoy kati kati and njama njama served with corn fufu.

  • 450 kcal
  • 6 servings
  • Hard
Beans in Sauce
Plat principal 120 min

Beans in Sauce

Red beans simmered with onion, tomato, garlic and assorted vegetables in a rich sauce. A hearty Cameroonian staple served with steamed plantain, rice, plantain fries or fritters.

  • 360 kcal
  • 6 servings
  • Hard
Okra and Crab Stew
Plat principal 60 min

Okra and Crab Stew

A Cameroonian okra sauce cooked with fresh crab, tomato, onion, leek and garlic. The okra gives the sauce its characteristic thick, silky texture, served with the side of your choice.

  • 300 kcal
  • 4 servings
  • Medium
Okra and Beef Stew
Plat principal 110 min

Okra and Beef Stew

Okra sauce is a dish that originates from both West Africa and Central Africa.

  • 380 kcal
  • 4 servings
  • Medium
Foss (Edible Caterpillars)
Plat principal 40 min

Foss (Edible Caterpillars)

Foss, as they are called in Cameroon, are edible white caterpillars. In Cameroon they are enjoyed simmered or pan-fried, as they are rich in essential nutrients.

  • 250 kcal
  • 4 servings
  • Easy
Sautéed Folong (Amaranth Greens)
Plat principal 105 min

Sautéed Folong (Amaranth Greens)

Sautéed Folong is a classic of Cameroonian cuisine. A very simple dish to cook and very delicious.

  • 410 kcal
  • 5 servings
  • Medium
Folere Sauce (Hibiscus Leaf Stew)
Plat principal 90 min

Folere Sauce (Hibiscus Leaf Stew)

A dish of Fulani origin, Folere (Guinea sorrel) sauce features the main leafy vegetable of Cameroon's Far North region. Folere is a tangy-leafed vegetable eaten as a meal or as a natural juice, and this dish is generally served with corn fufu or rice.

  • 430 kcal
  • 5 servings
  • Medium