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Smoky fish and greens in palm oil
Think of it as: Like a gumbo made in a tropical herb garden
Every herb in the garden, one pot.
What does it taste like?
Smoky, herby and savory with a gentle chili warmth.
SweetSpicySourSaltyFunkSmellTextureThick and silky from okra
What is it?
Smoked fish or chicken slow-cooked with okra, eggplant, leafy greens, lots of herbs and palm oil. It's widely considered the national dish of São Tomé and Príncipe.Source: Wikipedia
How locals eat it
Served with rice or plantain and cassava sides, often on Sundays and holidays.
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🇸🇹São Tomé and Príncipe
CapitalSão Tomé
Populationabout 240,000estimate (unverified)
IndustriesCocoa, Tourism, Fishing
HelloOlá (Portuguese)
CurrencyDobra
Fun factA tiny island nation on the equator that was the world's top cocoa producer in the early 1900s.
The flag🇸🇹 Green for nature, yellow for cocoa and sun, red for the independence struggle; two black stars for the two islands.
From Tokyoabout 13,720 kmstraight line, Tokyo to São Tomé
Getting there20+ hours with connectionsrough guide
✈ Check cheap flights Also tryFried plantains🫘 Feijoada
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Ingredients
- 500g smoked fish (or chicken)
- 10 okra
- 1 eggplant
- 1 bunch leafy greens
- 2 tomatoes
- 1 onion
- 3 tbsp red palm oil
- Chili and herbs
Can't find it? Local herbs are hard to find; basil and cilantro add a similar fresh note.
How to make it (one way)
- Soak the fish and cut into pieces
- Fry onion and tomato in palm oil
- Add eggplant, okra, greens and water
- Add the fish, herbs and chili
- Simmer over an hour until thick
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