World Cuisines

Liboke (Congo)

Congo

The leaf-wrapped fish of Brazzaville: liboke — river fish seasoned and steamed in banana leaves with onions and pili-pili, the Congo River served in a green envelope. Ingredients: river fish, banana leaves, onions, tomatoes, lemons, chiles, salt, herbs.

What it is

The leaf-wrapped fish of Brazzaville: liboke — river fish seasoned and steamed in banana leaves with onions and pili-pili, the Congo River served in a green envelope. Ingredients: river fish, banana leaves, onions, tomatoes, lemons, chiles, salt, herbs. Recipe: 1) Marinate fish in lemon and salt. 2) Wrap with vegetables in leaves. 3) Grill or steam until the leaves darken. 4) Serve in the parcel. Serve: at riverside restaurants with kwanga. Flavor: clean, perfumed, gently hot. History: both Congos claim liboke; the river doesn't care — it feeds both banks. See also: Saka-Saka, Makayabu (Salt Fish).

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