Tag: food
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100% Congolese produce and arts and crafts
Do you want to support the local Congolese economy? Do you want quality food products? Here are a few that I can recommend. Here are a few that I know of.
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Family recipes – Indian/Ismaili
Recipes from my past by my grand mother and grand father (Ismaili/Indian) – Ismaili cuisine and chocolate cake
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Kinshasa’s classic food dives and bars
The classic spots in Kinshasa
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Photos taken in the D. R. of Congo – Golf, Beach, Food
Taken in 2021
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Recommended bars and restaurants in Kinshasa
Here are a few places I recommend in Kinshasa. You will quickly figure out that there aren’t too many places to go too but some are nice but somewhat overpriced compared to other places in the world! Avoid them when they are crowded! Try to go during office hours or really early. Most can deliver…
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A fruity breakfast
Fresh fruits and yoghurt in the morning
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Mwambe (Palm chicken dish)
Have you had mwambe (or moambe, the spelling is always a problem!) ? It’s a palm oil based chicken dish in Congo. You should give it a go. It is served with sweet fried plantains, “saka saka” or a type of spinach like dish using manioc leaves. It’s all served with some normal local rice.…
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Coriander and green chilies omelette
An Indian breakfast. My grandfather Sultan used to make this. Green chilies and coriander in an omelette with some chopped onions and served with some chapatis. Give it a go.
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Kayser in Kinshasa
Have you been to Kayser Kin Plaza? It’s the place to be apparently. Go there on a Saturday afternoon and you’re sure to bump into someone you know. A lot of people like to come here for the food and atmosphere. They make great bread. Their lunches are delicious too. It’s like you leave Kinshasa…
Emilio in Congo (DRC) 