Mbongo tchobi / bongo nougha / Sauce noire
Mbongo tchobi / Mbongo nougha

Mbongo tchobi / mbongo nougha / Sauce noire

Mbongo tchobi is a black sauce, also known as "bongo" among the Bassaa people of the Littoral region in Cameroon, is a traditional dish that can be prepared with either fish or meat. "mbongo tchobi" refers specifically to the fish version, as "tchobi" means fish in this dialect, while "Bongo Nougha" is the meat variation, with "nougha" meaning meat. Bongo tchobi is a flavorful fish dish cooked in a spicy sauce made from tomatoes, onions, and various spices, typically served with rice, ripe plantains, cassava tubers, or fried plantains. It can also be prepared with prawns, offering a rich and aromatic taste experience.

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Savor authentic Mbongo tchobi at Taso Lounge restaurant in Douala! Experience this traditional black soup, made with your choice of fish or meat.

Price : 3F CFA

Mbongo tchobi ingredients :

  • 3 cleaned dorado fish (6 halves)
  • 3 medium fresh tomatoes
  • 1 chopped onion
  • 1 tablespoon blended ginger, garlic, and pepper
  • 4 tablespoons Mbongo spices
  • Njansang (a type of spice)
  • 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon bebe (a type of spice)
  • Salt and seasoning cubes to taste
  • Vegetable oil

Mbongo tchobi Accompaniments :

  • Boiled ripe plantains
  • Fried ripe plantains
  • Miondo
  • Cassava stick
  • Cassava tuber

Tag : Men, women, kids

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About Mbongo tchobi

Mbongo tchobi is a traditional Cameroonian dish renowned for its rich, dark, and aromatic sauce. It originates from the Bassaa people and features fish cooked in a deeply flavored sauce that includes tomatoes, onions, garlic, and a unique blend of spices, with mbongo (a specific spice lending its characteristic dark color) being the key ingredient. This bold and flavorful meal is cherished for its smoky, slightly bitter taste and is typically served with plantains, cassava, or rice.

This distinctive black sauce, known as mbongo among the Bassaa, is a traditional Cameroonian specialty. While it can be made with either fish or meat, mBongo tchobi specifically refers to the fish version, as tchobi means fish in the Bassaa dialect. Conversely, Bongo Nougha is the meat variation, with nougha meaning meat.

Mbongo tchobi is a flavorful fish dish cooked in a rich, spicy sauce made from tomatoes, onions, and a special blend of traditional spices. It's typically served with rice, ripe plantains, cassava tubers, or fried plantains, and can also be prepared with prawns for an even richer, aromatic experience.

Mbongo tchobi recipe

  1. Marinate the fish: Place the cleaned fish in a bowl and add salt. Let it sit for 30 minutes to absorb the salt.
  2. Season the fish: Add seasoning cubes, the pepper mix (ginger, garlic, and pepper), bebe, and white pepper. Mix well.
  3. Add tomatoes and njansang: Pour in the blended tomatoes and njansang, then mix everything with the fish.
  4. Incorporate the Mbongo tchobi spices: Add the Mbongo tchobi spices to the bowl and mix thoroughly.
  5. Prepare the pot: Preheat your cooking pot and add cooking oil.
  6. Fry the onions: Put the chopped onions in the heated oil and cook for 1 minute.
  7. Cook the fish: Place the marinated fish and the mixture into the pot. Let it simmer on low heat for 10 minutes.
  8. Monitor the cooking: Shake the pot occasionally to prevent the fish from sticking or burning.
  9. Finish and serve: After 10 minutes, turn off the stove. Serve with boiled plantains (ripe or green), yam, rice, or sweet potatoes.

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