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Liboke de Poisson

Congolese fish marinated with onion, lemon, chili, and oil, wrapped in banana leaves, and steamed.

Country
Republic of Congo
Region
Central Africa
Time
60 min
Serves
4
Level
medium
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What to know before you cook

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When to cook it

Best for fish lunches, grill days, and leaf-packet cooking.. Plan on a medium cook and about 60 minutes total.

What to serve alongside it

Kwanga, plantain, rice, or cassava.

Regional lane

Republic of Congo national table. A structured Republic of Congo dish in the AfroKitchen archive.

Chef watch-outs
  • Overcooking the greens until the color and texture collapse.
  • Skipping the resting time after grilling.
  • Rushing the base before the raw edge has cooked out.
How you know it is ready
  • Greens should be cooked through but still look alive and glossy.
  • The surface should be deeply colored while the center stays juicy.
  • The aroma should smell rounded rather than raw or sharp.
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Kwanga, plantain, rice, or cassava.

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Servings 4

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4 steps 25 min prep 35 min cook 60 min total medium
1
Marinate fish
Season fish with onion, lemon, oil, garlic, pepper, salt, and black pepper.
marinate 15:00
2
Prepare leaves
Warm banana leaves until flexible and layer them for packets.
leaves 05:00
3
Wrap packets
Divide fish and marinade into leaves and wrap tightly.
wrap 10:00
4
Steam
Steam or grill packets until the fish flakes easily.
steam 25:00

Across the Congo Basin, liboke may use fish, meat, or vegetables, with banana leaves or foil as the wrapper.

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