Enhanced Recipesculinary collection
Home
CoursesView CuisinesWhat Can I Make?My Kitchen

Congolese Food Mikate Ya Loso

Login to Save
Variety Cuisine
Variety Cuisine
62 recipes on Enhanced Recipes
Follow Variety Cuisine to prioritize their recipes in your meal plans, pantry matches, and suggestions

Recipe Information

Recipe Available
Video-Specific Recipe

Mikate Ya Loso

Cultural Context

Originating from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Mikate Ya Loso are delightful fried dough balls made from corn flour. Traditionally enjoyed as a snack or dessert, these treats are often served during festive occasions and gatherings. Their simplicity and comforting flavor make them a beloved part of Congolese culinary heritage, and they have gained popularity in various regions, often adapted with local ingredients.

CongoleseCDdessert
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
2 cups milk
3 cups water
2 cups rice
1 cup sugar
vanilla extract
vegetable oil

corn flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey provides natural sweetness with fewer calories.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Coconut oil adds flavor and is a healthier fat.

butter

🥗Healthier: margarine

💰Cheaper: shortening

Margarine can be lower in saturated fats.

1

Add two cups of milk, three cups water and 2 cups of rice into the pan.

2

Stir the rice and milk let boil for 30 min.

3

Once it's boil add the rice into the bowl, a spoon of vanilla extract, 1 cup of sugar and mix the ingredients together.

4

Shape the rice into balls, whisk the egg then roll the rice ball into the whisked eggs and flour.

5

Finally, you put the rice balls in the heated oil and let it fry for 5 mins.

Cooking Techniques

mixingkneadingfrying

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️

Allergens

glutendairy

Also Known As

MikateMikate de maïs

Similar Congolese Videos

(24 videos)

Similar Desserts From Other Cuisines

(24 videos)