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

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