Daraba
Chad's peanutty okra veggie stew
Think of it as: Like a vegetarian gumbo with a peanut sauce twist
Okra slime meets peanut butter. It works.
What does it taste like?
Sweet vegetables, nutty richness and a mild chili kick.
SweetSpicySourSaltyFunkSmellTextureSilky and slightly slippery
What is it?
A Chadian vegetable stew of okra, tomato, eggplant, sweet potato and greens, thickened with peanut butter. It's served with boule, a millet or corn dough.
How locals eat it
Eaten with boule (millet or corn dough) or rice.
Watch it
More videos on YouTubeWhere is it from?
🇹🇩Chad
CapitalN'Djamena
Populationabout 21 millionestimate (unverified)
IndustriesOil, Cotton, Livestock
Japan's Foreign Ministry advises leaving many parts of the country.
Famous peopleToumaïNickname of a 7-million-year-old fossil found in Chad, among the oldest known human ancestors
HelloAs-salamu alaykum (Arabic)
CurrencyCFA franc
Fun factIts flag is almost identical to Romania's; only the shade of blue differs slightly.
The flag🇹🇩 Blue for sky and hope, yellow for sun and desert, red for sacrifice for independence.
From Tokyoabout 12,140 kmstraight line, Tokyo to N'Djamena
Getting there20+ hours with connectionsrough guide
✈ Check cheap flights Also tryBoule (millet dough)Karkanji (hibiscus drink)
✈ Check cheap flights Also tryBoule (millet dough)Karkanji (hibiscus drink)
🇹🇩 Sounds & life in Chad
السلام عليكمHello（As-salamu alaykum (Arabic)）
Arabic and Latin
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AnthemLa Tchadienne
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SportFootball World HeritageLakes of Ounianga and more
Ingredients
- 15 okra
- 2 tomatoes
- 1 eggplant
- 1 sweet potato
- 1 bunch greens
- 4 tbsp peanut butter
- 1 chili
- Salt
How to make it (one way)
- Chop the vegetables
- Simmer them in water
- Add greens once the okra softens
- Stir in the peanut butter
- Cook until thick, season with salt and chili
⚠️ Contains peanuts.
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