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Congolese (DRC) food: discover traditional cuisine

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The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is a country the size of Western Europe, making it the second-largest country in Africa after Algeria. With approximately 100 million people, it’s one of the most populous countries in Africa, yet one of the world’s poorest, despite its natural wealth. The DRC sits atop some of the world’s largest reserves of cobalt, copper, diamonds, gold, all essential for modern technology…

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The average Congolese (DRC) daily plate size is

1566 g.
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Grains

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Fish and seafood

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Produce

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Eggs and dairy

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Meats

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Sugar, fats and nuts

Core ingredients

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Herbs

AFRICAN BASIL

THYME

HIBISCUS

BITTER LEAVES

BAY LEAVES

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Spices

DRY CHILI

GRAINS OF PARADISE

CALABASH NUTMEG

NJANGSA/DJANSANG

MBONGO

BLACK PEPPER

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Aromatics

GARLIC

ONION

GINGER

CHILI PEPPERS

BELL PEPPERS

LEMON

LIME

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Condiments

TAMARIND

FERMENTED BEANS

DRIED FISH/SEAFOOD

FERMENTED FISH/SEAFOOD

PALM OIL

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