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DR Congo
Mikate
Deep-fried dough balls, crispy on the outside and fluffy inside; a popular Congolese street food and snack; often served with a side of peanut sauce for a sweet and savory kick; listed in Wikipedia's Congolese cuisine; similar to puff-puff across West Africa; found at street stalls and markets across Kinshasa; the beloved fried treat of the Congo.
DR Congo
Makemba
Fried plantains, a popular street food and side dish across the Congo; ripe plantains sliced and fried golden; eaten as a side or a snack; turn up alongside just about everything; in Congo's largest cities, fried plantains have become a popular fast food item, even overshadowing French fries; a simple, beloved staple.
Nigeria
Balls of sweetened yeast batter dropped into hot oil by hand and fried until deep brown and hollow inside.