Mbongo tchobi
The black sauce of burnt spices
Aussi écrit : bongo'o tjobi, mbongo
What is it?
Fish simmered in a deep black sauce made from a carefully chosen blend of roasted spices. Its dark colour and smoky aroma make it one of the most recognisable dishes in the country.
Main ingredients
- Fish
- Roasted spices (including mbongo)
- Palm oil
What to eat it with
Plantains, cassava or bobolo.
Origin and tradition
A Bassa speciality, found in the Centre and Littoral regions.