Zambia is a country with a diverse culinary culture. One important aspect of this is the variety of delicious and unique snacks that are popular in the country. These snacks are made from locally grown crops and offer a taste of the country’s vibrant and flavorful cuisine. They are often enjoyed on the go or … Read more
Zambia is a country in Africa rich and diverse in its cuisine. Zambian food is characterized by its unique blend of flavours and dishes that is influenced the various tribes around the country. Zambian cuisine has something for everyone. In this article, we will be exploring the top 20 most popular foods in Zambia. … Read more
Nshima is a Zambian staple food that is made from maize flour. It is typically served with a protein dish such as meat or fish and a side dish of vegetables. It is a filling dish that can is enjoyed by many Zambians of all generations. In this article, I will try to answer the … Read more
Kapenta,(sardines) are a very tasty type of fish, very small in size. They can be enjoyed both dry and fresh. Here is a recipe on how to cook dry kapenta the Zambian way. They can be eaten with nshima and a side vegetable like Pumpkin leaves (Chibwabwa) or cooked okra. How to cook dry Kapenta … Read more
Here is a simple recipe on how to cook dry fish stew Zambian style. How to cook dry fish stew Ingredients Dry fish 1 lemon Chopped tomatoes Chopped Onions Bell peppers Salt Some curry powder and paprika(optional) Cooking oil Method Cut the lemon in half and rub the fish to clean Rinse the fish in … Read more
Chibwabwa is pumpkin leaves. it can be cooked with groundnuts when its both fresh and dry. in this recipe, we are going to learn how to cook dry chibwabwa with groundnuts. How to cook dry chibwabwa with groundnuts Ingredients Dry chibwabwa (3 cups) Raw Pounded groundnuts (powder)(1 1/2 cup) 1/4 teaspoon of Soda Some salt … Read more
Mintesa or Imintesa (Bemba language) are a type of fish common in Zambia. They are a type of Mormyrids fish and are very tasty both fresh and dry. In chinyanja language, they are called Tunyansi. In this recipe, we are going to learn how to cook dry mintesa with some gravy. How to cook … Read more
Caterpillars are a tasty African delicacy. They can be eaten as a snack or served with Nshima (pap) as relish. Here is a recipe on how to cook caterpillars. How to Cook Caterpillars Ingredients 1 cup of caterpillars (Mopane worms) 1 medium sized tomato (diced) 1 medium sized onion (chopped) Half a green pepper (chopped) … Read more
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