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Nutritional Values
520kcal
35gProtein
28gCarbs
30gFat
5gFibre
350 gServing
* Per serving · 350 g. May vary.
Awara Broth
How to order / say it
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Bouillon d'Awara — [Aa-waa-rah Broth]
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I'd like to try the Awara Broth
Locally
Je voudrais essayer le Bouillon d'Awara
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A unique stew made with the Awara fruit and various meats.
Why try it?
Awara Broth is deeply tied to Cayenne’s cultural heritage, celebrating traditional cooking methods and local produce. It's often prepared during public festivities and family gatherings.
How it tastes
The broth is rich and complex, combining the savory notes of meats with the unique, slightly tart flavor of the Awara fruit. It is slow-cooked, creating a thick and hearty soup.
Origin & History — first documented: 1850
This dish dates back to the mid-19th century, emerging among the local communities of Cayenne. Awara Broth is traditionally consumed during Easter and symbolizes gathering family and friends around a communal pot.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 300 g awara fruit
- 🥩 200 g pork
- 🥩 200 g chicken
- 🦐 200 g crab
- 🥕 200 g cassava
- 🧄 100 g onions
- 🧄 10 g garlic
- 1.5 liters water
Method
- 1 Boil the Awara fruit until soft and extract the pulp.
- 2 In a large pot, heat onions and garlic, then add meats and brown slightly.
- 3 Add Awara pulp, water, and other ingredients; simmer for 2 hours.
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