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Congo DR

Pili pili heat and garlic — Central African soul food.

CayenneChiliGarlicGingerBay

We're all only a spice or two apart

Cut from the same root

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

Explore dishes from Congo DR

These are flavor guides and technique outlines. For measured ingredients and complete instructions, visit our recipe collection. Dishes and customs vary across regions and households.

Poulet Moambe

MainChicken

Key ingredients

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

Technique overview

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

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Pondu

SideGreens

Key ingredients

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

Technique overview

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

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Grilled Tilapia Pili Pili

MainFish

Key ingredients

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

Technique overview

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

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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.