1Poulet moambé
Eaten all over Republic of the Congo
Chicken in palm nut sauce.
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What to eat in Republic of the Congo
The 10 best dishes in Republic of the Congo
River cooking along the Congo.
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2A photo like itSaka-saka
Eaten all over Republic of the Congo
Cassava leaves with fish and peanut.
3Chikwangue
Eaten all over Republic of the Congo
Fermented cassava paste wrapped in leaves and steamed into firm, sour loaves.
4A photo like itLiboké
Best: Brazzaville
Fish steamed in banana leaves with tomato, onion and chilli, opened at the table.
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7Fufu
Eaten all over Republic of the Congo
Cassava flour cooked into a smooth, stretchy dough, the base of most Congolese meals.
8A photo like itMikate
Eaten all over Republic of the Congo
Small, round fried dough balls, sold warm in the morning by street vendors.
9A photo like itMakayabu
Eaten all over Republic of the Congo
Salt-dried fish rehydrated and cooked in tomato and palm oil sauce.
10Ngai-ngai
Eaten all over Republic of the Congo
Sour sorrel leaves cooked with fish or meat, giving the stew a sharp, lemony taste.
Where to eat in Republic of the Congo
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