Congo's Cookbook
With simple and authentic recipes, this cookbook showcases the diversity and warmth of Congolese cuisine. It's perfect as an introduction to African cooking or for rediscovering familiar African flavors.
These recipes offer a first glimpse into the KK PiliPili cookbook and are aimed at everyone who wants to cook African cuisine and experience a piece of African culture. From traditional classics to everyday dishes, each recipe brings a taste of home to the plate – characterized by tradition, community, and joie de vivre.
Embark on a culinary journey to the heart of Africa and discover with our African recipes how diverse, colorful and delicious the Congo tastes.
Medium
Soso ya Muamba
Tender chicken, braised in a spicy peanut sauce with tomatoes, onions, and palm oil. Creamy, aromatic, and satisfying.
Difficult
Pondu (Saka-Saka)
Pondu (Saka-Saka) is one of the most famous national dishes. The dish has a hearty, slightly earthy taste.
Medium
Fumbwa
Fumbwa is a traditional leafy vegetable from the Congo that is highly valued in many Central African cuisines.
Light
Madesu
Madesu is a traditional bean dish from the Congo and is one of the country's most popular everyday dishes.
Difficult
Nsaka Madesu
Nsaka Madesu is a traditional variation of the popular bean dish Madesu – refined with chopped cassava leaves (Nsaka).
