São Tomé and Príncipe
National Dish São Tomé and Príncipe: Caldeirada de Peixe (Recipe)
Discover Caldeirada de Peixe, the fragrant fish stew that captures the island soul of São Tomé and Príncipe. Fresh fish simmers …
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Ask what the national dish of São Tomé and Príncipe is and the answer is calulu: smoked fish stewed with okra, greens and palm oil. Start with our Calulu recipe, then browse 72 more São Toméan classics, from everyday cooking to festive specialities.
The Most Famous São Toméan Dishes
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Calulu
Calulu is fish or meat stewed with leafy greens, okra and a great deal of red palm oil, and it is shared with Angola. On São Tomé the fish version is usually dried and smoked …
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National Dish São Tomé and Príncipe: Bolo de Laranja (Recipe)
Meet Bolo de Laranja, the fragrant orange cake that fills kitchens across São Tomé and Príncipe with the scent of sun-ripened …
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National Dish São Tomé and Príncipe: Bolo de Coco (Recipe)
Meet Bolo de Coco, the fragrant coconut cake that islanders of São Tomé and Príncipe bake for birthdays, christenings and lazy …
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National Dish São Tomé and Príncipe: Bolo de Abóbora (Recipe)
Meet Bolo de Abóbora, the wonderfully moist pumpkin cake that islanders on São Tomé bake for celebrations and quiet afternoons …
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National Dish São Tomé and Príncipe: Boiled Cassava (Recipe)
Discover Mandioca Cozida, the humble island staple that sits at the very heart of cooking in São Tomé and Príncipe. Just a few …
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National Dish São Tomé and Príncipe: Bobó de Camarão (Recipe)
Few dishes capture the character of these Atlantic islands quite like Bobó de Camarão. Sweet, tender prawns sit in a velvety sauce …
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National Dish São Tomé and Príncipe: Banana Pão Frita (Recipe)
Few island snacks are as instantly cheering as Banana Pão Frita from São Tomé and Príncipe. Ripe bananas are sliced, dusted in a …
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National Dish São Tomé and Príncipe: Banana Frita (Recipe)
Discover Banana Frita, the sweet little treat that sums up the tropical spirit of São Tomé and Príncipe. Ripe bananas are fried …
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National Dish São Tomé and Príncipe: Banana com Amendoim (Recipe)
Meet Banana com Amendoim, a wonderfully simple snack that bottles the tropical warmth of São Tomé and Príncipe in a single bowl. …
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National Dish São Tomé and Príncipe: Arroz Doce Santomense (Recipe)
Meet Arroz Doce Santomense, the sweet, silky rice pudding that islanders of São Tomé and Príncipe bring out whenever there is …
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National Dish São Tomé and Príncipe: Arroz de Legumes (Recipe)
Discover Arroz de Legumes, the vegetable rice that brings the tropical warmth of São Tomé and Príncipe straight to your table. …
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National Dish São Tomé and Príncipe: Arroz de Frango (Recipe)
Discover Arroz de Frango, the fragrant chicken-and-rice one-pot that sits at the heart of island cooking in São Tomé and Príncipe. …
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The national dish of São Tomé and Príncipe is calulu, smoked fish stewed with okra, greens and palm oil. You will find a step-by-step recipe for it on this page, alongside 72 more authentic São Toméan recipes.
What food is São Tomé and Príncipe famous for?
São Tomé and Príncipe's most famous dish is calulu. This page collects 73 authentic São Toméan recipes, from everyday classics to festive specialities.