Nshima is the staple food in Zambia. It is made from mealie meal that is maize (corn) that has been processed into powder. It is prepared by mixing only 2 ingredients, the mealie meal and water and boiled and stirred until it thickens. Today, we are going to learn how to cook Nshima food the … Read more

Beans leaves commonly known as Chimpapila in Zambian local language (Bemba) is a very delicious and nutritious vegetable. It has a slightly tougher consistency than most Zambian vegetables and it tastes a bit tangy. Today, we are going to learn how to cook Chimpapila with groundnuts. A little soda is added to the mix to … Read more

Here is a Simple Doughnuts recipe that you for your tea and snack time. These are easy homemade fried doughnuts. Doughnuts Recipe Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups milk 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast 2 eggs 8 tbs (113g) butter. Melted and cooled 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1tsp salt 4 1/4 cups all purpose flour Oil … Read more

Here is a simple Delicious Ox-Kidney Stew Recipe. It can be enjoyed with any starch such as nshima, rice, pasta and potatoes. According to triedandsupplied.com, “Kidneys deteriorate faster than any other type of offal. They are best bought whole from a good butcher, and eaten the same day you’ve bought them. Don’t keep them longer … Read more

Here is a simple recipe on how to cook Soya Mince. It can be enjoyed with any starch such as nshima, rice, pasta and potatoes. Ii is very tasty and great as a meat substitute. How to cook Soya Mince You will need; Ingredients 1 pack of Soya mince (of any brand) Note: Soya Mince … Read more

  Here is a simple Ox-Heart Stew Recipe. Ox-Heart is very tasty and delicious. It is can be enjoyed with any starch such as nshima, rice, pasta and potatoes. It is also easy to prepare.  Ox-Heart Stew Recipe You will need;   Ingredients 1/2kg Ox-Heart 1 onion chopped Cooking oil 2 tbsp tomato paste or … Read more

Munkoyo is a non-alcoholic beverage in Zambia. It is found among many tribes in Zambia.  Different tribes enjoy different types of traditional beverages like Thobwa and Chibwantu. It is a refreshing beverage that can be enjoyed especially in the hot season as a cold drink. Recipes of how to make Munkoyo, Thobwa and Chibwantu all … Read more

Village Chicken is a term used to describe chickens that are not reared by giving them feed. They are basically free range chickens. They are much harder in texture than broiler chickens but are very tasty. They are raised organically and free of chemicals from chicken feed. It is preferred by most Zambians because it … Read more

Zambian Fritters also known as Vitumbuwa are a delicious snack. They are usually eaten for breakfast and served with either a hot or cold beverage. You can also have them as snacks at any time of the day. They are made from wheat flour. You can use either baking powder or yeast.  They are usually … Read more

Pig’s Trotters are the feet of a pig. Just like beef hooves (cow feet), they are a delicious Zambian dish that can be enjoyed with nshima and vegetables. They are also sticky in texture and tend to make a thick gravy. Today we are going to learn how to cook Pig’s trotters the Zambian way. … Read more