Congo-Brazzaville Cuisine: Dishes for 15 August

On 15 August 2026, Congo-Brazzaville celebrates 66 years of independence. For the Congolese diaspora in France and Belgium, here are the emblematic dishes to celebrate this day with dignity.

1. Pondu Saka-Saka: cassava leaves

An emblematic dish. See the Saka-Saka recipe and Pondu.

2. Fish Liboke

Fish steamed in a banana leaf. See the liboke recipe.

3. Fumbwa: wild spinach leaves

Fumbwa leaves with peanut paste. See the fumbwa recipe.

4. Chikwangue / Kwanga

A fermented cassava stick. See the chikwangue recipe.

5. Madesu: beans in red oil

A stew of black-eyed beans in red palm oil.

6. Makayabu: desalted cod

Cod cooked in a sauce. See the makayabu recipe.

7. Mwambe (Moambe): chicken in palm nut

See the moambe recipe.

Where to find Congolese ingredients?

On nkosiagro.com, frozen cassava leaves, palm oil, cassava, in the shop.