Fufu

Another popular traditional Congolese dish is fufu. Fufu is a popular staple in most African countries, particularly in the western and central regions. This Congolese dish is porridge-like and frequently made with plantains, yams, and cassava. The ingredients are boiled together, and once soft enough, the mixture is pounded with a pestle and a wooden mortar. Once the mixture has been pounded into a smooth paste, it is divided into small pieces and rolled into balls.

This is where you can express yourself through food. Fufu does not have a distinct flavor on its own, so it must be paired with another delicacy, such as soup. There are so many different types of African soups and other swallows to choose from that you don't have to limit yourself to just a few.

What it tastes like: The starchy fufu is eaten with soup or stew preparations because it has no distinct flavor of its own.