Meat is commonly eaten in Suriname, with chicken, beef, pork, and goat appearing in everyday home cooking and in mixed dishes served at markets and casual eateries. Because the country’s food culture blends Creole, Hindustani, Javanese, Chinese, and Maroon influences, you may also see meat prepared in curries, stews, or grilled with rice,
roti, and spicy sauces rather than in a single national style.