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

Okra is a very nutritious vegetable. The most common way to prepare it in Zambia though involves the use of “soda” . It makes the okra have a unique taste and adds to its colour but it reduces the nutrients. The healthy way of cooking recommended is by frying, grilling or roasting. If you do … Read more

Beef tripe or Offals as it is popularly known in Zambia contains cow intestines, lungs and other parts of a cows insides including a blanket-like piece known in Zambia as Ichifu. They are popularly known as “matumbo” even though the term matumbo mainly refers to the intestines.  They can be very fatty and the  fat … Read more

Here is a simple recipe on how to cook beef stew. It can be enjoyed with any starch such as nshima, rice, pasta and potatoes. You will need; Ingredients 1/2 kg beef 2 potatoes, chopped 1 onion chopped 2 carrots 1 tbsp. cooking oil 2 tbsps. Plain flour 2 tbsps. tomato paste 2 beef stock … Read more

Mpulungu Kapenta is a type of Kapenta that comes from Mpulungu District in Zambia. It is bigger in size than the regular Kapenta. It also takes a bit longer to cook because of its texture. It can be prepared by making a stew with oil or frying but in this recipe, we are going to … Read more

Beef Hooves are cow feet. They are a delicacy in Zambia and can be enjoyed with Nshima and vegetables. They are very nutritious, they tend to make a thick gravy and can take a long time to cook. In today’s recipe, we are going to learn how to cook beef hooves (cow feet).  You will … Read more

        Kapenta is one of the most delicious Zambian food cuisines. It is commonly known as lake sardines in English. They are basically small fishes and are  in various types namely Siavonga, Mpulungu, Chisense etc. There are usually named according to the name of the water body which they came from. There … Read more