The Democratic Republic of the Congo ("DRC") is located in the center of the African continent and is the third largest country in Africa. Traditional cooking styles the Congolese people use today have been adopted by Arabic, European, (mostly French because before DRC's Independence in June 30, 1960 the land was a French colony in the 1870's) and Asian influences. Refugees from many African countries and Afghanistan have spread new cooking methods and culture. Grains such as millet and sorghum, tubers like cassava and yam, and a large span of tropical fruits and vegetables are used throughout the country. Traditional servings and cooking methods are different based on the region and the 250 ethnic groups in the DRC. Most meals contain starch, vegetables and little meat. Grilled or broiled insects like
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