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Congo DR

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Who Congo DR cooks like

Did you know? Congo DR and Senegal both lean on Cayenne, Chili, Garlic, Bay — the same flavors, an ocean apart.

SenegalShared: Cayenne, Chili, Garlic, Bay GhanaShared: Cayenne, Garlic, Ginger Ivory CoastShared: Cayenne, Chili, Garlic, Ginger

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Poulet Moambe

MainChicken55mServes 4

Ingredients

  • Chicken
  • palm butter
  • tomato
  • Cayenne
  • Garlic
  • Ginger
  • Chili Powder

Method

  1. Brown chicken
  2. simmer in palm butter with chili and garlic 40m.

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The Badia spices this dish calls for — add them all in one tap.

Badia Cayenne Pepper Spice, 1.75 oz
Badia Cayenne Pepper Spice, 1.75 oz$2.41
Badia Garlic Powder Spice, 3 oz
Badia Garlic Powder Spice, 3 oz$2.69
Badia Ginger Ground Spice, 1.5 oz
Badia Ginger Ground Spice, 1.5 oz$2.41
Badia Chili Powder Seasoning, 2.5 oz
Badia Chili Powder Seasoning, 2.5 oz$2.60

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Pondu

SideGreens50mServes 6

Ingredients

  • Cassava leaves
  • palm oil
  • onion
  • Cayenne
  • Garlic
  • Chili Powder

Method

  1. Simmer greens with onion, chili, palm oil 40m.

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The Badia spices this dish calls for — add them all in one tap.

Badia Cayenne Pepper Spice, 1.75 oz
Badia Cayenne Pepper Spice, 1.75 oz$2.41
Badia Garlic Powder Spice, 3 oz
Badia Garlic Powder Spice, 3 oz$2.69
Badia Chili Powder Seasoning, 2.5 oz
Badia Chili Powder Seasoning, 2.5 oz$2.60

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Grilled Tilapia Pili Pili

MainFish25mServes 4

Ingredients

  • Tilapia
  • chili
  • lime
  • Cayenne
  • Chili Powder
  • Garlic
  • Ginger
  • Hot Sauce

Method

  1. Marinate fish in pili pili paste
  2. grill 12m.

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The Badia spices this dish calls for — add them all in one tap.

Badia Cayenne Pepper Spice, 1.75 oz
Badia Cayenne Pepper Spice, 1.75 oz$2.41
Badia Chili Powder Seasoning, 2.5 oz
Badia Chili Powder Seasoning, 2.5 oz$2.60
Badia Garlic Powder Spice, 3 oz
Badia Garlic Powder Spice, 3 oz$2.69
Badia Ginger Ground Spice, 1.5 oz
Badia Ginger Ground Spice, 1.5 oz$2.41
Badia Habanero Hot Sauce, 5.2 fl oz
Badia Habanero Hot Sauce, 5.2 fl oz$4.31

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Congo DR — good to know

What spices are used in Congo DR cooking?

Congo DR cooking leans on Cayenne, Chili, Garlic, Ginger, Bay.

What’s an easy Congo DR recipe to make at home?

Try Poulet Moambe — it calls for Cayenne, Garlic, Ginger, Chili Powder. Brown chicken; simmer in palm butter with chili and garlic 40m.

What should I cook for a Congo DR watch party?

Make Poulet Moambe and Pondu — every Badia spice for both adds to your cart in one tap on this page.

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