In today's world, Cameroonian cuisine is a topic that has generated a lot of interest and debate. From its origins to its relevance today, Cameroonian cuisine has been the subject of study and research by experts in various disciplines. Its impact on society, culture and the economy has been significant, and its influence has spread globally. In this article, we will explore the different facets of Cameroonian cuisine, from its evolution over time to its implications in the contemporary world. We will analyze its importance and reflect on its relevance in the current context, with the aim of providing a comprehensive and updated vision on this topic.
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Cameroonian cuisine is one of the most varied in Africa due to Cameroon's location on the crossroads between the north, west, and center of the continent; the diversity in ethnicity with mixture ranging from Bantus, Semi-bantus and Shuwa Arabs, as well as the influence of German, French and English colonialization.
The soil of most of the country is very fertile and a wide variety of vegetables and fruits, both domestic and imported species, are grown. These include:
Among Cameroonian specialties are:
This is a Cameroonian meal made up of Kwacoco—cocoyams (taro) grated and steamed in banana leaves, and the Banga Soup - soup made out of fresh palm nuts. It is a native dish of the Bakweri people. Specialty from the Southwest region.
It is vegetable soup made up of finely shredded leaves of the eru. The eru is cooked with waterleaf or spinach, palm oil, crayfish, and either smoked fish, cow skin (kanda) or beef. normally eaten with Water fufu (cassava); It is a native dish of the Manyu people. Specialty from the Southwest region.
Curries, soups and fish dishes abound, as well as meats on skewers. Insects are eaten in some parts of the country (particularly the forested regions).
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