Top 5 Surinamese Dishes You Must Try

Surinamese cuisine is known for its bold flavors and diverse influences. If you're new to our food or looking to explore beyond your usual favorites, here are five essential dishes that showcase the best of what Surinamese cooking has to offer.

1. Roti with Chicken Curry

This iconic dish features tender chicken cooked in a rich, aromatic curry sauce, served with potato, boiled egg, and our homemade roti bread. It's a perfect example of the Indian influence on Surinamese cuisine, adapted over generations to create something uniquely Surinamese.

2. Pom

A festive dish with Creole roots, pom is made from grated pomtajer (a starchy root vegetable) mixed with chicken, citrus juice, and spices, then baked to perfection. The result is a savory, slightly tangy casserole that's a staple at celebrations and Sunday family meals.

3. Baka Bana

These battered and fried plantains are a beloved appetizer or side dish. We serve them with our special peanut sauce for a perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors. The dish showcases how simple ingredients can be transformed into something extraordinary.

4. Brown Bean Soup

This hearty soup made with brown beans, salted meat, and a blend of vegetables and spices is pure comfort food. It reflects the practical, nourishing approach to cooking that developed during Suriname's colonial period and remains popular today.

5. Moksi Meti

Literally meaning "mixed meat," this dish combines various types of meat (typically chicken, beef, and pork) with vegetables in a flavorful sauce, served over rice. It's a testament to Surinamese cuisine's ability to bring together diverse elements into a harmonious whole.

At Fawaka Food, we prepare each of these dishes according to traditional recipes, with the same care and attention to detail that Kenneth Reingoud has maintained for 25 years. We invite you to visit us and experience these flavors for yourself – whether you're a longtime fan of Surinamese food or trying it for the first time.