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Makemba

Plantains, boiled or fried.

Prep5 min
Cook20 min
Total25 min
Serves4
DifficultyEasy
Per serving220 kcal
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DR CongoMain courseVeganVegetarianHalal-friendlyGluten-freeDairy-freeNut-free

Ingredients

For 4 servings. All ingredients are generic, never brand names.

  • Plantains (makemba)4
  • Salt1/2 tsp

Method

  1. BoilBoil plantains 20 minutes.
  2. ServeServe with any sauce.

Nutrition per serving

Calories220 kcal
Protein2.3 g
Carbohydrates57.6 g
Fat0.7 g
Fibre4.1 g
Sugar27.0 g
Sodium302 mg
Saturated fat0.2 g
Serving sizeabout 180 g

Estimated from the ingredients; actual values vary with brands and portion sizes.

Allergens

Contains none of the common allergens.

Quick answers

How long does Makemba take to make?

About 25 min in total: 5 min of preparation and 20 min of cooking.

How many calories are in Makemba?

About 220 kcal per serving, with 2 g of protein. The recipe makes 4 servings of about 180 g each.

Which allergens does Makemba contain?

Based on its ingredients it contains none of the common allergens. Always check the labels of packaged ingredients.

Where is Makemba from?

Makemba is a main course from DR Congo. Plantains, boiled or fried.

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