Roti is a popular Surinamese dish consisting of soft, flaky flatbread served with a flavorful filling of curried vegetables (often potatoes and chickpeas) and your choice of meat, such as chicken, beef, or goat. ¹⁾

Pom is a traditional Surinamese casserole made from grated root vegetables, usually cassava or taro, mixed with chicken or salted cod, citrus juice, and spices like garlic, peppers, and nutmeg. It's baked until golden brown and served as a hearty main dish. ²⁾

Saoto soup is a fragrant Surinamese chicken soup made with a rich broth flavored with lemongrass, ginger, garlic, and turmeric, then garnished with chicken pieces, boiled eggs, fried noodles, bean sprouts, and crispy fried onions. ³⁾

Bara is a Surinamese street food snack made from fried dough made with ground split peas and flavored with spices like cumin, turmeric, and garlic. It's often served with chutney or a spicy dipping sauce. ⁴⁾

Bami goreng is a Surinamese stir-fried noodle dish made with thin egg noodles tossed with vegetables like cabbage, carrots, and bell peppers, and your choice of meat such as chicken, shrimp, or beef, all seasoned with soy sauce and spices. ⁵⁾

Nasi goreng is a Surinamese version of fried rice, cooked with vegetables, eggs, and your choice of meat, often shrimp, chicken, or beef, flavored with soy sauce, kecap manis (sweet soy sauce), garlic, and spices. ⁶⁾

Moksi meti, or “mixed meat,” is a popular Surinamese dish featuring a combination of grilled or roasted meats such as chicken, pork, beef, and sausage, served with rice, beans, and vegetables. ⁷⁾

Telo is a Surinamese dish made from fried slices of boiled cassava, served with spicy peanut sauce or a tangy tamarind sauce. It's a flavorful and satisfying snack or side dish. ⁸⁾

Pinda sambal is a Surinamese peanut sauce made with ground peanuts, chili peppers, garlic, ginger, and spices like cumin and coriander. It's often served as a condiment for meats, vegetables, or snacks like bara and tell. ⁹⁾

Pastechi is a Surinamese pastry filled with various savory fillings such as chicken, beef, cheese, or vegetables, then deep-fried until golden brown and crispy. It's a popular snack or appetizer enjoyed throughout Suriname. ¹⁰⁾

Pindasoep, or peanut soup, is a creamy and aromatic Surinamese soup made with ground peanuts, chicken or beef broth, vegetables like pumpkin and spinach, and spices like ginger, garlic, and chili peppers. ¹¹⁾

Heri heri is a traditional Surinamese dish made with a combination of boiled root vegetables such as cassava, sweet potato, and taro, served with salted fish or meat and a spicy tomato sauce. ¹²⁾

Bakabana is a Surinamese snack made from ripe plantains coated in a batter made with flour, sugar, and spices, then deep-fried until crispy and golden brown. It's often served with peanut sauce or ketchup for dipping. ¹³⁾

Kouseband is a Surinamese dish made with long green beans sautéed with onions, tomatoes, garlic, and spices like cumin and turmeric. It's a flavorful and nutritious side dish often served with rice and meat or fish. ¹⁴⁾

Javaanse bami is a Surinamese noodle dish influenced by Javanese cuisine, featuring egg noodles stir-fried with vegetables, tofu, shrimp, and Indonesian sweet soy sauce (kecap manis), flavored with garlic, ginger, and chili peppers. ¹⁵⁾