The Congo Cookbook

a collection of African recipes from all over Africa

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Mfumbwa

Gnetum africanum is a popular variety of greens (edible vegetable leaves) found throughout tropical Africa — literally “found” because it grows wild in the forest and […]

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Elephant Soup

In African villages, a successful hunt means a share of fresh meat for everyone. After traveling in equatorial Africa one observer wrote, “…the gorge they […]

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Ceebu Jën (Rice and Fish)

Ceebu Jën is one of Senegal’s classic dishes. There are dozens of possible variations; use this recipe as a starting point and put in whatever you […]

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Riz Senegalais (Senegalese Rice)

Senegalese Rice is a slightly simplified version of Ceebu Jën, with an English name. In Senegal, there can be new variation of this fish and rice dish […]

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