TRADITIONAL FOODS OF GABON | GABONESE CUISINE

palm oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Olive oil is healthier, while sunflower oil is more affordable.

fish

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Tofu provides a plant-based option, while canned tuna is budget-friendly.

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, and chicken thighs are often cheaper than breasts.

peanuts

🥗Healthier: sunflower seeds

💰Cheaper: almonds

Sunflower seeds are healthier, while almonds can be more affordable.

Slice ripe plantains and fry them in palm oil until golden and crispy to make fritters.

Cook chicken in a rich sauce made from palm nut extract.

Prepare imbika using cassava leaves, cooked with peanuts and spices, sometimes adding smoked fish.

Serve plantains or rice alongside the chicken and imbika.

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