Central African Cuisine

The cuisine of Central Africa has remained largely free of outside influences. This is primarily due to the isolated nature of the region and the lack of colonial interference. Of all the regions in Africa, the food of Central Africa is least likely to be found in restaurants in other parts of the world. The diet is simple and consists of a … Keep Reading → relatively small number of ingredients. The region is dominated by the Congo River and fish from the river is a significant food source for the majority of the people. Carbohydrates such as yams and rice along with cassava are the most common foods served along with the fish. There is also hunting for wild animals that provides food as well. The region consists of mostly poor countries where it is important to make use of all natural resources such as available spices and edible plants and vegetables.