Zambian Kitchen – An African Lifestyle Blog

OKRA RECIPES-FRIED IN AN AFRICAN STYLE

April 29, 2019January 23, 2019 by Precious

There are plenty okra recipes on the internet. My favorite method is frying. I prefer it this way because not only are the nutrients retained but it is also very tasty especially when saved with a chicken dish and some Nshima (pap) African style. Okra contains many nutritional benefits. Read about them here; Below are … Read more

10 WEIGHT LOSS TIPS ON AN AFRICAN DIET

April 15, 2019December 10, 2018 by Precious

Are you trying to lose some weight? Here are 10 tips that could help you 1. Use very little oil (2 table spoons) when cooking preferably vegetable oil. 2.Instead of frying your meat, boil, grill or roast it. 3. Do not over cook you vegetables. Vegetables should maintain their bright colours after cooking. Dull looking vegetables … Read more

KAPENTA RECIPE

April 26, 2019December 10, 2018 by Precious

Kapenta, are one of Zambia’s traditional meals. They are very tasty small type of fish. There are many ways of preparing them but today we are going to prepare them the most common way, that is by frying. Kapenta is usually enjoyed with nshima and a side vegetable like Pumpkin leaves (Chibwabwa) of cooked okra. … Read more

Chikanda Recipe

April 15, 2019April 2, 2018 by Precious

Chikanda commonly known as African Polony is one of the most delicious Zambian foods you just need to taste. It is meatless, purely a vegetable.

Soya Chunks Curry Recipe

April 15, 2019January 19, 2018 by Precious

If you would like to cut down on meat , Soya chunks curry is one recipe you should try for your protein replacement. It’s high in protein and pretty much tastes like meat if you prepare it the right way with the right spices. It’s perfect for vegetarian diets.

Mopane Worms (Caterpillars)-Zambian Edible Insects

April 15, 2019January 13, 2018 by Precious

Mopane worms are an incredibly important source of protein.

The thought of eating caterpillars may make you feel anything from adventurous to uncomfortable.

Lumanda with Pounded Groundnuts

May 15, 2019January 6, 2018 by Precious

Lumanda is a vegetable very popular in Zambia. It is a very tasty dish among Zambian recipes. It has a natural sour taste which contributes to it’s delicious taste especially if prepared with powdered groundnuts. Lumanda in English is known as Hibiscus sadbiriffa, well…that is the scientific name. There are plenty Lumanda health benefits which include controlling hypertension due to phyto nutrients called anthocyanins. according to an article by Asunta Simoloka here.

Today we are going to learn how to cook Lumanda with groundnuts. We are also going to incorporate how to cook Lumanda with cooking oil for those that do not consume groundnuts. The most popular Lumanda recipe is of course the one prepared with groundnuts because it is one of the rich and tasty Zambian traditional recipes.

AMARANTH LEAVES RECIPE-BONDWE

May 2, 2019May 2, 2019 by Precious

Amaranth leaves popularly known bondwe in Zambia are a very healthy and tasty vegetable rich in folate iron. There are plenty amaranth leaves benefits in terms of health and these include a source of minerals and vitamins which contribute immensely to health and wellness and the fact that amaranth leaves contain only traces of fats … Read more

MAKE MONEY ONLINE IN AFRICA-BY BLOGGING

April 29, 2019April 29, 2019 by Precious

How to make money online in Africa has become a frequently asked question on Google in the recent past. It has become fairly easy nowadays to do so because they are plenty and various ways of starting an online business. This platform is going to discuss all the possible ways to make money online in … Read more

CHILLI CHICKEN GIZZARDS

January 22, 2019January 22, 2019 by Precious

Here is a simple recipe for chicken gizzards. These meaty meaty bites found in the digestive tract of a chicken are so tasty and delicious. In this recipe, I add some chilli to make them more tasty. Ingredients A pack of chicken gizzards 2 tablespoons of cooking oil Salt A teaspoon of Cayenne pepper A … Read more

4 WAYS I MAKE MONEY FROM MY FOOD BLOG

January 22, 2019January 22, 2019 by Precious

I have had this blog for a little over a year now. I never really took it seriously because of my full time job which kept me very busy. In fact, last year 2018, I only posted a total of 5 recipes and I did not make a single penny from my blog. Beginning , … Read more