Moksi-alesi
Top 5 in Top 6 Suriname's Speciality Foods
Moksi alesi has a fascinating backstory. During the time of slavery, slaves made this dish with leftover chicken, beef, dried fish, beans, and vegetables such as white cabbage, red onions, sliced cucumber, and anything else they could find, with rice as a basis. Nowadays, it's a delicacy that can be found at almost any party, meeting, or event. Plantain, oven-roasted or baked chicken, and garter, a native green bean, are the main ingredients in Moksi Alesi. This mixed rice is truly the ideal meal for every occasion.
It can be topped with sliced tomatoes, crispy white cabbage, red onions, sliced cucumber, fried plantains, and spicy sauce. The meal is often served for lunch and is frequently seen at Surinamese birthday parties.
