 Tchaka | |
| Alternative names | Chaka, tiaka, tyaka |
|---|---|
| Type | Stew |
| Place of origin | Haiti |
| Main ingredients | Corn, beans, meat |
Tchaka or Chaka is a Haitian stew made from hominy, beans, pumpkin (joumou), and meat (usually pork).[1] It is used as an offering to the loa in Haitian Vodou.[1] The nutritious soup is also associated with festivities and family time.[2]
- ^ a b Foundation, A.R.C. (2015). C'est Si Bon!: Haitian Cuisine Cookbook (in French). Xlibris US. p. 153. ISBN 978-1-5035-4125-2. Retrieved 2021-04-12.
- ^ Liagre, Laurie (2020-12-15). "Tchaka". 196 flavors. Retrieved 2021-04-12.