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Mbongo Tjobi — traditional dish from Yaounde, Cameroon
Main course Fish & Seafood

Food Flavour DNA

Nutritional Values

🔥520kcal
💪28gProtein
🌾18gCarbs
🥑38gFat
🌿3gFibre
⚖️350 gServing

* Per serving · 350 g. May vary.

Allergens

🐟 Fish

Mbongo Tjobi

How to order / say it
Say it Mbongo Tjobi — [M-bon-go Cho-bee]
Order I would like Mbongo Tjobi, please.
Locally Je voudrais du Mbongo Tjobi, s'il vous plaît.
Say locally

A dark, aromatic stew with smoked fish.

Why try it?

The deep, dark color of Mbongo Tjobi is a visual treat, capturing the depth of flavors that define Yaounde's intricate cooking techniques. It's a dish that highlights the city's adaptation of regional recipes.

How it tastes

Earthy and aromatic, Mbongo Tjobi boasts a smoky flavor from the fish balanced by rich spices and a slightly charred undertone.

Origin & History — first documented: 1920

Dating back to pre-colonial Cameroon, this dish was commonly made around the riverine communities, later finding its way to Yaounde's diverse culinary melting pot by the 20th century.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🐟 400 g Smoked fish
  • 🧂 30 g Mbongo spice mix
  • 🥕 100 g Tomatoes
  • 🧄 15 g Garlic
  • 🧄 100 g Onions
  • 🫒 50 ml Palm oil

Method

  1. 1 Fry onions and garlic in palm oil.
  2. 2 Add tomatoes and Mbongo spice; cook until fragrant.
  3. 3 Incorporate smoked fish and simmer until the flavors meld.

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