Food of Suriname
Surinamese food mixes Javanese, Indian, Creole, Chinese, Indigenous and Dutch influences into a vivid fusion. Peanut sauces, noodle dishes, roti with curry and spicy pickles share a table. Rice is a staple, and fresh fish, chicken and vegetables like long beans appear daily. Small family-run warungs serve many of the best-loved meals.
Pom
A baked casserole of grated pomtajer root with chicken and citrus.
- Main dishes (2)
- Street food (2)
- Soups (2)
- Salads (2)
- Breads (1)
- Desserts and sweets (2)
- Drinks (2)
- Fruits and produce (2)
Staples
- rice
- noodles
- chicken
- peanuts
- cassava
- fish
- long beans
- plantain
Signature flavors
- Madame Jeanette pepper
- peanut sauce
- soy sauce
- ginger
- garlic
- sambal
Main dishes
A baked casserole of grated pomtajer root with chicken and citrus.
Key ingredients: pomtajer, chicken, citrus juice, tomato, onion
Fried rice with egg and spice.
Key ingredients: rice, egg, chicken, soy sauceFull guide →Street food
Savory chicken pie.
Key ingredients: dough, chicken, vegetablesFried plantain slices.
Key ingredients: plantain, oilSoups
Javanese chicken soup with noodles and egg.
Key ingredients: chicken, noodles, egg, potato sticks, lemongrassFull guide →
Creamy peanut soup.
Key ingredients: peanuts, chicken, vegetablesSalads
Spicy pickled vegetable relish.
Key ingredients: cabbage, cucumber, long beans, pepper, vinegar
Vegetable salad in peanut sauce.
Key ingredients: boiled vegetables, egg, peanut sauceFull guide →Breads
Soft flatbread.
Key ingredients: flourDesserts and sweets
Cassava and coconut cake.
Key ingredients: cassava, coconut, sugar
Coconut milk dessert with jelly.
Key ingredients: coconut milk, jelly, palm sugarDrinks
Coconut water.
Key ingredients: coconutCool lemon drink.
Key ingredients: lemon, sugarFruits and produce
Juicy mangoes.
Key ingredients: fresh, relish
Sweet brown fruit.
Key ingredients: freshDish guides from Suriname
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Descriptions written by Intercontinental Chef. Dishes are listed as commonly eaten today; many are shared across neighbouring countries.
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