The flavors we grew up with at Tjin's Toko

Surinamese cuisine is deeply woven into the story of Tjin's Toko. For generations, we have brought people together with the flavors we grew up with ourselves. From freshly prepared Surinamese sandwiches and homemade meals in our store to authentic ingredients for home cooking: Surinamese cuisine is an important part of our identity.

Suriname may well have one of the most diverse cuisines in the world. The country's rich history brought together influences from China, India, Indonesia, Africa, Europe, and the Caribbean. You can still see this reflected on the dinner table today.

It is precisely this combination of cultures that makes Surinamese cuisine so special.

A cuisine of many cultures

Surinamese cuisine cannot be captured in a single style.

It includes influences from, among others:

Creole cuisine
Hindu cuisine
Javanese cuisine
Chinese cuisine
Javanese-Indonesian cuisine
Jewish cuisine
Dutch cuisine
Indigenous traditions

This gives rise to unique dishes in which different flavors and cooking techniques come together.

A prime example is the strong Chinese influence. Many Surinamese classics are prepared with Chinese products such as soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, noodles, rice wine, and other Asian flavorings. That is why those who cook Surinamese food often use ingredients from Chinese cuisine as well.

Popular Surinamese dishes

Surinamese cuisine offers an enormous variety of dishes.

Think of, for example:

Roti
Pom
Moksi Alesi
Saoto Soup
Surinamese Bami
Surinamese Nasi
Brown Beans with Rice
Heri Heri
Pastei
Bara
Dawet
Bojo
Fiadoe

In addition, every region and every family has its own recipes and traditions.

Authentic Surinamese cooking starts with the right ingredients

Good Surinamese dishes start with authentic ingredients.

At Tjin's Toko, you will find a carefully selected range of Surinamese products, including:

Masala
Madame Jeanette
Ketjap
Sambal
Pickled goods
Cassava products
Roti ingredients
Beans
Spices
Surinamese sauces

You will also find everything you need from Chinese and Javanese cuisine to prepare authentic Surinamese recipes.

Recipes from Surinamese cuisine

Would you like to cook Surinamese food yourself?

In our inspiration hub, you will find recipes for, among others:

Roti Chicken
Pom
Saoto
Surinamese Bami
Surinamese Nasi
Bara
Brown Beans with Rice

We also share background stories about ingredients, cooking techniques, and the various cuisines that make Suriname so rich.

Why Tjin's Toko?

For many people, Surinamese food is more than just delicious food; it is connected to family, traditions, and memories.

At Tjin's Toko, we combine that personal background with years of experience with international ingredients. This allows us to help both those who grew up with Surinamese cuisine and new enthusiasts who want to discover these special flavors.

Whether you are looking for a familiar ingredient, want to try a new recipe, or want to learn more about Surinamese cuisine, your journey of discovery starts here.

Discover Surinamese cuisine

On this page, you will discover:

🇸🇷 Surinamese products
🍛 Authentic recipes
🌶️ Spices & flavorings
🥖 Surinamese sandwiches
🍜 Chinese influences in Surinamese cuisine
📚 Stories behind the dishes

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