Littoral

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.

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