palm nut soup
🇳🇬 A dish from Nigeria
Palm nut soup or banga is a soup made from palm fruit common in Cameroon, Sierra Leone, Ghana, Nigeria, Democratic Republic of Congo and Ivory Coast. The soup is made from a palm cream or palm nut base with stewed marinated meats, smoked dried fish, and aromatics.
What gives it away
| 🥘Main ingredients | palm fruit cream, marinated meat, smoked dried fish, aromatics, peppers |
|---|---|
| 🔥Cooking method | stewed into a thick soup |
| 👅Flavour & style | rich, oily, savory, mildly spicy |
| 🕒When it’s eaten | main soup served with starchy accompaniment |
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Frequently asked questions
Where does palm nut soup come from?
palm nut soup is a dish that originated in Nigeria.
What is palm nut soup?
Palm nut soup or banga is a soup made from palm fruit common in Cameroon, Sierra Leone, Ghana, Nigeria, Democratic Republic of Congo and Ivory Coast. The soup is made from a palm cream or palm nut base with stewed marinated meats, smoked dried fish, and aromatics.