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Zambian Food: 9 Must-Try Traditional Dishes of Zambia

Zambia is a country in Southern Africa known for its stunning natural landscapes, including Victoria Falls, one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. It is bordered by Tanzania, Malawi, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Angola and the DRC; many of which have similar traditional dishes and cooking techniques. Zambia’s history is deeply rooted in the traditions …

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Stewed Kapenta (Matemba) with Sadza Recipe: Zimbabwean/Zambian

Kapenta (or matemba as it is locally pronounced) is a beautiful fish that is eaten almost exclusively in the African regions of Zimbabwe and Zambia due to the large fisheries that harvest them in the nearby Lake Kariba. Traditionally, before cooking the kapenta is dried in the sun on a rack over the course of a …

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