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Liberian food: discover traditional cuisine

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Culinary influences

Staple ingredients

Key flavorings

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Liberia is a West African nation founded in 1847 by freed American slaves. The country has a population of about 5 million people and is known for its English-speaking heritage. Liberia’s economy relies heavily on natural resources including iron ore, rubber, timber, and gold, as well as its large shipping registry due to favorable maritime laws…

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The average Liberian daily plate size is

1158 g.
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Grains

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Fish and seafood

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Produce

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Eggs and dairy

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Meats

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Sugar, fats and nuts

Core ingredients

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Herbs

AFRICAN BASIL

PARSLEY

THYME

BITTER LEAVES

BAY LEAVES

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Spices

BLACK PEPPER

DRY CHILI

GRAINS OF PARADISE

GINGER

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Aromatics

GARLIC

ONION

GINGER

CHILI PEPPERS

BELL PEPPERS

LEMON

LIME

TOMATO

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Condiments

FERMENTED BEANS

DRIED FISH/SEAFOOD

TAMARIND

PALM OIL

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