Pepper soup is a delectable Equatorial Guinean soup. Nutmeg, bell peppers, parsley, oregano, basil, chopped tomato, and various meats are the key ingredients in the recipe. Some people also use mozzarella or cheddar cheese. Beef is the most commonly utilized meat. Furthermore, this dish is prepared in other West African countries, and the inhabitants appreciate it.

Ingredients

• lean ground beef, bell peppers, onions, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, beef broth, parsley, basil, oregano, white or brown rice, cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)

Instructions

• Heat oil in pot and brown beef. Drain and transfer.
• Saute veggies.
• Add in diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, broth, herbs, cooked beef and season with salt and pepper.
• Bring to a boil then reduce heat, cover and simmer 30 minutes.
  
• Prepare rice while soup simmers.
• Add rice into soup or individual servings, serve with cheese if desired.

One of the country's most popular traditional dishes is chicken with peanut sauce. Roasted unsalted peanuts, onions, garlic cloves, coconut milk, chicken, chile, lime leaves, and vegetable oil are used to make this dish. Normally, this meal is served with rice.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup water, 2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter, 4 teaspoons white wine vinegar, 4 teaspoons reduced-sodium soy sauce, Dash crushed red pepper flakes, 3/4 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch strips, 4 garlic cloves, minced, 2 teaspoons minced fresh gingerroot, 2 teaspoons canola oil ,cup hot cooked rice, Thinly sliced green onions, optional

Instructions

• In a small bowl, combine the first five ingredients; set aside. In a large skillet, saute the chicken, garlic and ginger in oil for 5 minutes.
• Add peanut butter mixture.
• Bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes or until chicken juices run clear, stirring frequently.
• Serve with rice; sprinkle with green onions if desired.

A delightful peanut and fish soup is Sopa de Pescado with Cacahuete. This delectable cuisine is consumed by the locals throughout the year. It is extremely nutrient-dense. Fish, onions, peanuts, and tomatoes are key ingredients in this meal. This dish can be prepared in a variety of ways. Peanuts are also avoided by some people

Ingredients

• 1 liter of fish broth, 1 bottle of coconut milk, 2 units of Onion, 2 units of Tomato, 1 piece of fresh ginger, 1 unit of red chili, 50 g Peanuts, 1 stem of lemongrass, 1 teaspoon coriander powder, 1 teaspoon of curry, 12 units of scallops, thai basil, Black, pepper, Olive oil, Salt

Instructions

• Peel and chop the onions and tomatoes.
• Pour a splash of oil into a saucepan and fry the onion and tomato with a little salt and pepper.
• Add the curry, some Thai basil leaves, the ground coriander, the chopped chili and the lemon grass stem.
• Cook for a couple of minutes and add half of the peanuts, the fish stock and the coconut milk.
• Cook for 10 minutes over medium heat.
• Remove the stem of lemon grass and mash well.
• Season the scallops with salt and pepper and cook them on the grill.
• Serve the soup with the scallops, the rest of the peanuts and some Thai basil leaves.

Plantains are quite popular among the people of Equatorial Guinea. It is prepared in a variety of ways. Akwadu is one of these dishes. In Ghana, akwadu is a popular breakfast option. The main element in this recipe is plantains. Other African countries consume it as well.

Ingredients

• 4 bananas (or plantains), 1 cup shredded coconut, ½ cup orange juice, ¼ cup sugar, 3 tablespoons unsalted butter , melted, Juice of 2 lemons, Cinnamon (optional), Honey

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 400F/200C (convection mode).
• Cut the bananas in half lengthwise without removing their skin.
• Score the flesh of the bananas. Arrange them in a baking dish.
• Pour the butter. Drizzle the orange and lemon juices.
• Sprinkle with cinnamon (optional). Sprinkle generously with brown sugar and coconut.
• Bake for 20 minutes, basting regularly with the banana juice flowing into the baking dish.
• Remove the bananas from the oven. Put a little honey on each.
• Return to oven on grill position and brown the top (about 5 minutes but watch closely).
• Baste with juice again.

Equatorial Guinea's traditional pumpkin pie is one of the country's most delectable sweets. Its smoked variation, which includes pumpkin, nutmeg, ground ginger, cinnamon, smoked maple syrup, allspice, and brown sugar, is also popular. For a greater taste, some locals add pure cream while serving.

Ingredients

• 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree, 1 (14 ounce) can EAGLE BRAND® Sweetened Condensed Milk, 2 large eggs, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, ½ teaspoon ground ginger, ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg, ½ teaspoon salt, 1 (9 inch) unbaked pie crust

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 400F/200C.
• Cut the bananas into thick slices. Arrange them in a baking dish.
• Pour the butter. Drizzle the orange and lemon juices.
• Sprinkle with cinnamon (optional). Sprinkle generously with brown sugar and coconut.
• Bake for 10 minutes.
• Remove the bananas from the oven.
• Put a little honey on each.
• Return to oven in grill position and brown the top (about 2 minutes but watch closely).