Heri heri

Heri heri is a traditional recipe from the Surinamese kitchen of Creole people. The recipe has been around since slavery. A portion of Heri Heri consisting of boiled cassava, sweet potato, regular potato, banana, egg and a separate box of salt cod.

Like the Moksi Alesi, Heri heri was a meal the slaves created to boost their energy and get them through the day. Today, it has been revolutionized into a splendid meal prepared in all the top restaurants in Suriname.