You are on page 1of 1

Here are some popular dishes in Congo:

Liboke: This is a dish generally composed of boiled fish with tomato, salt, and
chili and wrapped in banana leaves or other wild plants, which will imbue the fish
with their aromas. Everything is then put on a grill1.

Pondu: Pondu is one of the most popular dishes throughout the country. The dish is
made using prepared cassava leaves that are cooked in a pot, with or without
spices1.

Fufu: Fufu is one of—if not the—staple food par excellence of the Congo. From north
to south, from east to west, fufu is present on all Congolese tables1.

Moambe Chicken: This is a stew made with chicken, red palm oil, and spices2.

Makayabu: This is a dish made with dried fish and spices2.

Matabisi: This is a dish made with sour milk2.

Goat Stew: A traditional Congolese dish usually served with fufu or manioc3.

Plantains: A savoury banana that serves as a substitute for potatoes, best fried
like chips3.

Makobe: Freshwater fish seasoned with chilli and cooked in large marantacee
leaves3.

Chikwanga: Cassava cooked and stored in banana leaves4.

Pili Pili: Hot chilli sauce or paste served with almost everything4.

You might also like