Ifisashi is a term used to describe a dish that is prepared with groundnuts in Zambia. Most of Zambian cuisine especially vegetables can be cooked as ifisashi but the common ones are chibwabwa (pumpkin leaves) , and katapa (cassava leaves). In this recipe, the ifisashi dish we are making use of fresh chibwabwa (pumpkin leaves). … Read more
Recipe by Natasha at Cookingwithnatty.com One of Zambia’s comfort foods is chicken stew – cooked in a savory tomato and onion gravy, nicely seasoned to create a beautiful flavor. This Zambian chicken stew recipe requires very few ingredients, some of which are in your kitchen right now. So go look around your cabinets … Read more
Pumpkin leaves are popularly known as Chibwabwa in Zambian Language. In today’s recipe, we are going to learn how to cook Chibwabwa (Pumpkin Leaves ) with oil in a Zambian way. Chibwabwa is a dark leafy green vegetable full of Vitamins. It is very healthy and tasty. It only takes about 20 to 25 minutes … Read more
Today we are going to learn how to cook Busala with gravy. Busala sometimes known as Lusala is a root vegetable commonly found in the Southern part of Zambia. It is a dish authentic to Zambia. The English name is not well known but the scientific name is Dioscorea hirtiflora. (Food Composition Report 1311 … Read more
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
There are plenty okra recipes that are all very delicious. One method is by frying the okra. 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). You can find other okra recipes that are common … Read more
Here is a simple recipe for chilli chicken gizzards. These meaty bites found in the digestive tract of a chicken are so tasty and delicious. They are kind of dark meat chicken. Since the gizzard of a chicken is a powerfully strong muscle, its meat is a bit tough and chewy. In this recipe, I … Read more
There are many types of mushrooms common in Zambia during the rainy season. All the different varieties are very tasty. Today we are going to cook the red brown mushroom recipe. These are small in size and red and orange-ish in color. They have a nice soft texture and a great aroma. I also mixed … Read more
Here is a soy mince recipe that you will enjoy especially with your rice dishes. It can also be used as a filling for your veggie samosas and pies. It tastes just like meat and is a great meat substitute. The brand I used here is from Seba foods and it is called SoyJoy. You … Read more
Are you trying to lose some weight? Being an African on an African diet (Zambian), It can be quite a challenge as the diet consists of a lot of carbohydrates and sometimes fatty foods. Here are 10 tips on weight loss on an African diet that could help you. Weight loss on an African Diet … Read more