Bara, Semosa and Loempia Iconic Surinamese snacks

                   Bara, Semosa and Loempia

                    Iconic Surinamese snacks

Hello, my Story Time friends, I am back and in this Story Time I want to talk to you about some Iconic Surinamese snacks. These delicious treats are an absolute must-try when you are traveling through Suriname. In today's Story Time, I want to highlight 3 snacks that are a party favorite for Surinamese parties. Of course, we have more snacks but these 3 snacks are iconic. Let me tell you what inspired this story, in this country I am one spoiled Queen. I have a lot of friends who force my introverted nature to become a part of their families, communities, or societies. That's why I can roam free in every part of this gorgeous tropical country. Each share their food and treats with me, without me even asking or collecting them as a task. I wouldn't be a foodie if they didn't stuff me with all kinds of dishes. Personally, I am not much of an eater, but my inner monk knows that when Surinamese people share food, they share love. Food is love for us, and something I can taste with each bite. The first snack I'll be talking about is the Bara.

                          What is bara?

Bara is a snack that made its way from India to Suriname centuries ago when the first Indian immigrants arrived in the country. They brought along with them their religion, culture, and delicious dishes.  In Suriname, our multi-ethnic society is integrated. We share each other's food, culture, and even our national holidays. Bara is a deep-fried lentil dumpling. This snack is very well known among Surinamese people. That's why it's made its way to this list. As someone who has been blessed enough to be able to eat with many good people, I have seen Bara in different kitchens. Even Javanese people prepare a good bara. Bara is eaten with chutney. In Suriname, there are multiple chutneys that are made to be eaten with Bara. My personal favorite is the aloe chutney. That one is made with potatoes and has a nice spicey kick to it. You can see the Aloe chutney on my bara in the video. Bara is made from soaked split black lentils, the fried snack is a great vegetarian option that even a meat lover will enjoy. If you are traveling through Suriname, try to taste our take on the Bara, and feel free to let me know what you think in the comments.

                           What is Semosa?

Semosa is also a popular fried snack in Suriname. It is a triangle-shaped pastry that is filled with masala mashed potatoes and chicken. A treat that you have to taste for yourself during your adventures in this warm tropical country.  In the future, I will be sharing videos of how these authentic snacks are made in different parts of the country. So make sure that you subscribe to my Story Time blog, that way you won't miss any of my food adventures.👽👾😋In most cases Semosa is served with spicy ketchup. Surinamese people love their pepper. If they are sharing their food with you, let them know with what level of spicey you feel comfortable.

                        What is Loempia?

Loempia is the Surinamese take on an egg roll. Only we love to fry our egg rolls golden brown. It gives it that extra crunch. We like to add chicken, long beans, and Mung bean sprouts in our Loempia's.  This is also a snack that is served with either plain ketchup or spicy ketchup. When you are traveling through Suriname you won't have any problem finding these snacks across different types of restaurants. If you find yourself in these parts of the Caribbean for food, you have come to the right place!  These snacks are among Suriname's most iconic snacks. Next time I'll introduce some more snacks onto the list. Can't wait to share more food adventures with you, and until next time right here on Story Time!