Zambia

Country - Zambia

Cuisine Description - Zambian cuisine has remained largely free from outside influences until the 19th century. However, the Zambian foods contain ingredients like cassava, Peanut, and chilli pepper. Starchy foods like Nshima and Fufu are served with grilled meat and sauces. Very common meats in the Zambian cuisine are game and Beef. A favourite dish is Bambara, a porridge of rice, Sugar and Peanut butter.

Even if in Zambia reside over 70 tribes, each with its own culture and dialect, the Zambian cuisine is relatively homogeneous. Among the biggest tribes in Zambia is The Benmba tribe, living in the north and centre of the country. The Chewa, Ngoni and Nsenga tribes reside in the east of the country while the Bantu tribes are concentrated in the west of the country. The people of these tribes live mostly in rural areas and their traditional dishes include Nshima, Ifisashi. On special occasions people prepare dishes using mice and insects. Especially in the eastern part of Zambia, where the Tumbuka people reside, the hunting and eating of mice is very deeply entrenched in the local customs and traditions. Mice are considered a delicacy and they are served to guests, respected elders with the Nshima staple traditional meal. In Lusaka, the capital of Zambia, you can find an eclectic cuisine. The cooking methods here are less traditional and the cuisine was influenced by English and Portuguese cuisines. Copyright Recipes Wiki