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DR Congo
Ndakala
Small dried fish, nicknamed '1000 poisons'; a key ingredient in Congolese cuisine; fried in oil with chili and savored with fufu or chikwangue; mixed with vegetables and bathed in tomato sauce; added to pondu for umami depth; a preserved fish that extends the shelf life of river catch; found at every market; the fish that flavors Congolese stews.
DR Congo
Thomson
Horse mackerel, a common fish in Congolese cuisine; listed in Wikipedia's Congolese cuisine; a small, oily fish that is fried, grilled, or stewed; an affordable source of protein; often sold canned or fresh at markets; a staple fish for many Congolese families; the horse mackerel of the Congo; found at every market and restaurant.
Republic of the Congo
Grilled catfish served with cassava porridge and vegetables; a traditional dish from the Congo River basin.
DR Congo
Makayabu
Salted fish, a key ingredient in Congolese cuisine; listed in Wikipedia's Congolese cuisine; often grilled and served with fried plantains (makemba); a preservation method that extends the shelf life of fish; used in pondu and other stews for umami; found at every market; the salt fish that flavors Congolese dishes; an essential pantry ingredient.