One of the popular street food dish in Libreville is the Chicken coupe-coupe. It is a spicy chicken stew that is traditionally served with fufu (a starchy side dish made from cassava or yam), rice or plantain. The name "coupe-coupe" comes from the French word for "chop-chop," which refers to the way the chicken is cut into small pieces before being cooked.
To make chicken coupe-coupe, the chicken is first marinated in a mixture of spices, including garlic, ginger, and hot peppers. The chicken is then chopped into small pieces and cooked in a tomato-based stew with onions, bell peppers, and more spices. The stew is simmered until the chicken is tender and the flavors have melded together.
Chicken coupe-coupe is often served with fufu, which is a staple food in Gabonese cuisine. Fufu is made by boiling cassava or yam until it is soft, then pounding it into a smooth, dough-like consistency. It is typically eaten by using your hands to tear off a piece of fufu, then using it to scoop up some of the chicken stew.
Chicken coupe-coupe is a beloved dish in Gabon, and it is often served at special occasions and celebrations. It is also a popular street food in Libreville, where you can find vendors selling it from carts or stalls on the side of the road. Visitors to Gabon should definitely try chicken coupe-coupe to experience the unique flavors of Gabonese cuisine.
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Posted by superadmin on Thu Jun 08 2023
