The cuisine of São Tomé and Príncipe is a blend of African, Portuguese, and tropical influences. Some of the common foods are fish, seafood, beans, maize (corn), cooked banana, and tropical fruits. Some of the traditional dishes are: Calulu: a stew made with fish or meat, palm oil, beans, and greens. Feijoada: a bean and meat stew. Mufete: a stew made with fish, vegetables, and spices. Arroz doce: a sweet corn and coconut porridge. Chicken with coffee sauce: a dish made with chicken, coffee, white wine, cream, garlic, coffee beans and spices. São Tomé and Príncipe is also known as the ‘Chocolate Islands’ as the islands’ cacao beans are renowned for being high quality.
The cacao trees of São Tomé and Príncipe are mostly of the Forastero variety and the islands’ climate provides the perfect conditions to produce rich chocolate.
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