Kajaik
South Sudan's dried fish stew
Think of it as: Like a salt-cod stew from the banks of the Nile
Dried fish, brought back to life.
What does it taste like?
Intensely savory and fishy, softened by tomato.
SweetSpicySourSaltyFunkSmellTextureFlaky and tender
What is it?
A South Sudanese stew of dried fish rehydrated and simmered with onion and tomato. Fitting food for a country cut through by the Nile.
How locals eat it
Eaten with kisra (thin fermented flatbread) or asida (porridge).
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🇸🇸South Sudan
CapitalJuba
Populationabout 12 millionestimate (unverified)
IndustriesOil, Agriculture, Livestock
Japan's Foreign Ministry advises leaving the country for safety reasons.
Famous peopleLuol DengNBA forward who starred for the Chicago Bulls
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CurrencySouth Sudanese pound
And JapanJapan's Ground Self-Defense Force served in UN peacekeeping in Juba (2012-2017).
Fun factIndependent since July 9, 2011, it's the newest member of the United Nations.
The flag🇸🇸 Black for the people, red for blood shed for freedom, green for the land, white for peace, a blue triangle for the Nile and a gold star for unity.
From Tokyoabout 11,310 kmstraight line, Tokyo to Juba
Getting there20+ hours with connectionsrough guide
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Ingredients
- 300g dried fish
- 2 onions
- 2 tomatoes
- 3 tbsp oil
- 1 chili
- 600ml water
- Salt
Can't find it? Dried fish from African grocers or salt cod work.
How to make it (one way)
- Soak the dried fish and remove bones
- Fry the onions in oil
- Add tomatoes and cook down
- Add fish and water and simmer gently
- Season with salt and chili