A FOOD TRADITION
Surinamese Cuisine
A multicultural cooking tradition shaped by Creole, Hindustani, Maroon, Indigenous, Chinese, and Javanese influences in Suriname.
Dishes linked to this cuisine
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Phulauri
Phulauri is a Surinamese deep-fried fritter prepared from seasoned yellow split peas with onion, garlic, cumin, chili, and oil.
Pindasoep
A Surinamese peanut soup made with peanut butter, stock, and commonly chicken, celery, onion, garlic, and tomato.
Pom
A Surinamese baked casserole made with grated pomtayer root and seasoned chicken, typically enriched with aromatic vegetables and stock.
Surinamese Chicken Soup
Surinamese Chicken Soup is a savory soup of chicken simmered with water, onion, garlic, celery, and seasonings.
Surinamese Egg Rolls
Surinamese egg rolls are fried rolls made with an egg-rich wheat wrapper and a savory filling of ground meat, cabbage, aromatics, and seasoning.
Surinamese Meatball Soup
Surinamese meatball soup is a hot savory broth containing seasoned meatballs with onion, celery, garlic, and mixed vegetables.
Surinamese Pastei
Surinamese pastei is a baked savory pie with a wheat-flour and butter crust enclosing seasoned chicken, peas, carrot, onion, celery, and egg.
Surinamese Roti
A Surinamese flatbread made from wheat flour and cooking oil, sometimes prepared as a dhalpuri-style bread with a split-pea filling.
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