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Nutritional Values

🔥550kcal
💪35gProtein
🌾50gCarbs
🥑22gFat
🌿8gFibre
⚖️400 gServing

* Per serving · 400 g. May vary.

Allergens

🌾 Gluten

Bouyon

How to order / say it
Say it Bouyon — [boo-yawn]
Order I'd like some Bouyon, please.
Locally Mwen anvi Bouyon, tanpri.
Say locally

A richly seasoned stew with meat, provisions, and vegetables.

Why try it?

Bouyon encapsulates communal dining and the agricultural richness of Soufriere, often enjoyed during family gatherings and celebrations.

How it tastes

A robust and savory stew, Bouyon is richly flavored with herbs and spices, with tender meat and an assortment of starchy vegetables creating a fulfilling dish.

Origin & History — first documented: 1920

Introduced in the early 20th century, Bouyon became a popular comfort food in Soufriere due to its versatility and heartiness, catering to the local palate using farm-grown produce.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🥩 300 g chicken
  • 🥕 200 g cassava
  • 🥕 150 g yam
  • 🥕 100 g carrot
  • 🥕 50 g celery
  • 🌿 1 tsp thyme

Method

  1. 1 Brown the chicken pieces in a pot.
  2. 2 Add chopped vegetables and thyme, sauté briefly.
  3. 3 Add water and simmer until ingredients are tender.
  4. 4 Season to taste and serve hot.
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