Brazzaville, Republic of the Congo
Beignets with Beans
Beignets avec haricots
A classic Brazzaville breakfast of fried yeast dough balls served with a bowl of boiled beans; the sweet beignet and savoury bean combo is a morning ritual.
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Congolese Dough Balls
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.
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Fried Plantains
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.