Gastronomy of Sao Tome and Principe

Due to its very fertile soil and richly surrounding sea, the gastronomy of the islands is mainly based on fish and vegetables. In addition to the common vegetables, the country offers a enormous variety of other fresh herbs that are used in traditional dishes eather for nourishment and medecin.

Fish is served with banana, manioc, potatoes, rice, bread-fruit, etc combined with vegetables and consist the staple food of the islands.