Central African Republic · National Dish Recipes

Central African Republic

The Central African Republic has no single official national dish, but kanda is the one most often named, seasoned meatballs simmered in a smooth sesame-tomato sauce. Cook it with our Kanda recipe, then explore all 71 authentic Central African recipes below.

The Most Famous Central African Dishes

  1. Kanda

    Kanda is meat or fish cooked in a tomato base and served with cassava paste. In its fullest form, kanda ti nyma, the meat is wrapped in leaves with ground pumpkin seed and steamed, …

What is the national dish of the Central African Republic?

The Central African Republic has no single official national dish, but kanda is the one most often given that title, seasoned meatballs simmered in a smooth sesame-tomato sauce. A step-by-step recipe is on this page, alongside 70 more authentic Central African recipes.

What food is the Central African Republic famous for?

The Central African Republic's most famous dish is kanda. This page collects 71 authentic Central African recipes, from everyday classics to festive specialities.