Liboké
Fish steamed in banana-leaf parcels
Think of it as: Like fish en papillote, Central African style
Wrap it in banana leaf and you win.
What does it taste like?
Juicy fish with tomato, onion and chili, plus a grassy leaf aroma.
SweetSpicySourSaltyFunkSmellTextureMoist and flaky
What is it?
Seasoned fish or meat wrapped in banana leaves and cooked over charcoal or steamed. Opening the parcel releases a cloud of fragrant steam. Loved in both Congos.
How locals eat it
Unwrapped on the plate and eaten with chikwangue (cassava sticks) or rice.
Watch it
More videos on YouTubeWhere is it from?
🇨🇬Republic of the Congo
CapitalBrazzaville
Populationabout 6.5 millionestimate (unverified)
IndustriesOil, Timber
It faces Kinshasa, capital of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, across the Congo River.
HelloMbote (Lingala)
CurrencyCFA franc
Fun factBrazzaville and Kinshasa are the closest pair of national capitals in the world, apart from Rome and Vatican City.
The flag🇨🇬 Diagonal green, yellow and red: green for forests and hope, yellow for friendship, red for the independence struggle.
From Tokyoabout 13,350 kmstraight line, Tokyo to Brazzaville
Getting there20+ hours with connectionsrough guide
✈ Check cheap flights Also trySaka-saka (cassava leaf stew)Chikwangue (cassava sticks)
✈ Check cheap flights Also trySaka-saka (cassava leaf stew)Chikwangue (cassava sticks)
🇨🇬 Sounds & life in Republic of the Congo
MboteHello（Mbote (Lingala)）
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AnthemLa Congolaise
MusicCongolese rumba Danceable rumba with interlocking guitars
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MusicCongolese rumba Danceable rumba with interlocking guitars
Listen on YouTube SportFootball World HeritageSangha Trinational and more
Ingredients
- 1 whole white fish (e.g. tilapia)
- 1 tomato
- 1 onion
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 chili
- 1 tbsp palm oil
- Banana leaves
- Salt
Can't find it? Foil lined with parchment works instead of banana leaves.
How to make it (one way)
- Score the fish and salt it
- Chop tomato, onion, garlic and chili
- Lay fish and vegetables on banana leaves and drizzle oil
- Wrap tightly and tie
- Cook over charcoal or in a pan 30-40 min
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