{"id":75713,"date":"2024-01-09T11:34:48","date_gmt":"2024-01-09T11:34:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/travelfoodatlas.com\/?p=75713"},"modified":"2024-02-27T15:10:09","modified_gmt":"2024-02-27T15:10:09","slug":"zambian-food","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/travelfoodatlas.com\/zambian-food","title":{"rendered":"Zambian Food: 9 Must-Try Traditional Dishes of Zambia"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>img#mv-trellis-img-1::before{padding-top:75%; }img#mv-trellis-img-1{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-2::before{padding-top:75%; }img#mv-trellis-img-2{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-3::before{padding-top:75%; }img#mv-trellis-img-3{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-4::before{padding-top:75%; }img#mv-trellis-img-4{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-5::before{padding-top:75%; }img#mv-trellis-img-5{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-6::before{padding-top:75%; }img#mv-trellis-img-6{display:block;}<\/style>\n<p>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.&nbsp;It is bordered by <a href=\"https:\/\/travelfoodatlas.com\/tanzanian-food\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"67264\">Tanzania<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/travelfoodatlas.com\/malawi-food\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"65138\">Malawi<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/travelfoodatlas.com\/mozambique-food\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"66340\">Mozambique<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/travelfoodatlas.com\/zimbabwe-foods\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"63340\">Zimbabwe<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/travelfoodatlas.com\/botswana-food\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"3745\">Botswana<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/travelfoodatlas.com\/angolan-food\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"63973\">Angola<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/travelfoodatlas.com\/drc-food\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"73586\">the DRC<\/a>; many of which have similar traditional dishes and cooking techniques.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Zambia&rsquo;s history is deeply rooted in the traditions of various ethnic groups, including the Bemba, Nyanja, Tonga, and Lozi.&nbsp;The country gained independence from <a href=\"https:\/\/travelfoodatlas.com\/british-food\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"1375\">British<\/a> colonial rule in 1964 and has since embraced its cultural diversity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-663558bb6b05c\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseprofile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-663558bb6b05c\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\"><nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 \"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/travelfoodatlas.com\/zambian-food\/#most-popular-zambian-dishes\" title=\"Most Popular Zambian Dishes\">Most Popular Zambian Dishes<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/travelfoodatlas.com\/zambian-food\/#nshima-maize-porridge\" title=\"Nshima (Maize Porridge)\">Nshima (Maize Porridge)<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/travelfoodatlas.com\/zambian-food\/#kapenta-fried-fish\" title=\"Kapenta (Fried Fish)\">Kapenta (Fried Fish)<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/travelfoodatlas.com\/zambian-food\/#ifinkubala-fried-caterpillars\" title=\"Ifinkubala (Fried Caterpillars)\">Ifinkubala (Fried Caterpillars)<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/travelfoodatlas.com\/zambian-food\/#samp\" title=\"Samp\">Samp<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/travelfoodatlas.com\/zambian-food\/#chikanda-orchid-and-groundnut\" title=\"Chikanda (Orchid and Groundnut)\">Chikanda (Orchid and Groundnut)<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/travelfoodatlas.com\/zambian-food\/#ifisashi-spinach-groundnut-stew\" title=\"Ifisashi (Spinach Groundnut Stew)\">Ifisashi (Spinach Groundnut Stew)<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/travelfoodatlas.com\/zambian-food\/#delele-okra-stew\" title=\"Delele (Okra Stew)\">Delele (Okra Stew)<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/travelfoodatlas.com\/zambian-food\/#kandolo-sweet-potato-balls\" title=\"Kandolo (Sweet Potato Balls)\">Kandolo (Sweet Potato Balls)<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/travelfoodatlas.com\/zambian-food\/#lumanda\" title=\"Lumanda\">Lumanda<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"most-popular-zambian-dishes\"><\/span>Most Popular Zambian Dishes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Zambia&rsquo;s cuisine has been influenced by indigenous ingredients, European flavors, and the cuisine of neighboring African nations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Zambian cuisine is characterized by staples like maize, cassava, and groundnuts which feature heavily in many popular dishes. Lemongrass and cilantro are commonly used to season the dishes, along with spices like&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nshima, a thick porridge made from maize, is the country&rsquo;s staple food, often served with savory dishes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"nshima-maize-porridge\"><\/span>Nshima (Maize Porridge)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/travelfoodatlas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Nshima.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-75717\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travelfoodatlas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Nshima.png 800w, https:\/\/travelfoodatlas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Nshima-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/travelfoodatlas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Nshima-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/travelfoodatlas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Nshima-728x546.png 728w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"eager\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20800%20600'%3E%3Crect%20width='800'%20height='600'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-75717 eager-load\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/travelfoodatlas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Nshima.png\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/travelfoodatlas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Nshima.png.webp\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/travelfoodatlas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Nshima.png.webp 800w, https:\/\/travelfoodatlas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Nshima-300x225.png.webp 300w, https:\/\/travelfoodatlas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Nshima-768x576.png.webp 768w, https:\/\/travelfoodatlas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Nshima-728x546.png.webp 728w\" data-svg=\"1\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Nshima is a thick maize porridge that is typically served with a variety of savory relishes, similar to dishes like sadza in Zimbabwe and ugali in Kenya.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nshima is made with maize that is ground into a powder, mixed with water and boiled until it thickens into a dough-like consistency. This dish is served to dip into soups and stews in Zambia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-1 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size is-style-outline\" style=\"font-size:18px\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-black-color has-luminous-vivid-amber-background-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/zambiankitchen.com\/nshima-food\/\" style=\"border-radius:0px\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Nshima Recipe<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"kapenta-fried-fish\"><\/span>Kapenta (Fried Fish)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/travelfoodatlas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Kapenta.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-75719\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travelfoodatlas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Kapenta.png 800w, https:\/\/travelfoodatlas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Kapenta-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/travelfoodatlas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Kapenta-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/travelfoodatlas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Kapenta-728x546.png 728w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/travelfoodatlas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Kapenta.png.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-75719 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travelfoodatlas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Kapenta.png.webp 800w, https:\/\/travelfoodatlas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Kapenta-300x225.png.webp 300w, https:\/\/travelfoodatlas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Kapenta-768x576.png.webp 768w, https:\/\/travelfoodatlas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Kapenta-728x546.png.webp 728w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/travelfoodatlas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Kapenta.png\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-2\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Kapenta is a popular Zambian snack or side dish, made by drying sardines which can be caught in Lake Tanganyika.&nbsp;These small fish are often salted, resembling <a href=\"https:\/\/cookingonabootstrap.com\/2014\/03\/06\/dagaa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">dagaa<\/a> from Tanzania.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are a number of Zambian dishes that can be made with Kapenta, including <a href=\"https:\/\/travelfoodatlas.com\/stewed-kapenta-matemba-sadza-zimbabwean-zambian\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Stewed Kapenta with Sadza<\/a>. They may also be fried and served as a side dish or snack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-2 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size is-style-outline\" style=\"font-size:18px\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-black-color has-luminous-vivid-amber-background-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/travelfoodatlas.com\/stewed-kapenta-matemba-sadza-zimbabwean-zambian\" style=\"border-radius:0px\"><strong>Kapenta Recipe<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"ifinkubala-fried-caterpillars\"><\/span>Ifinkubala (Fried Caterpillars)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/travelfoodatlas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/ifinkubala.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-75724\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travelfoodatlas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/ifinkubala.png 800w, https:\/\/travelfoodatlas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/ifinkubala-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/travelfoodatlas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/ifinkubala-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/travelfoodatlas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/ifinkubala-728x546.png 728w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/travelfoodatlas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/ifinkubala.png.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-75724 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travelfoodatlas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/ifinkubala.png.webp 800w, https:\/\/travelfoodatlas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/ifinkubala-300x225.png.webp 300w, https:\/\/travelfoodatlas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/ifinkubala-768x576.png.webp 768w, https:\/\/travelfoodatlas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/ifinkubala-728x546.png.webp 728w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/travelfoodatlas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/ifinkubala.png\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-3\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Ifinkubala is a Zambian delicacy made by frying mopane worms (caterpillars).&nbsp;The mopane worms are cleaned, dried in the sun and consumed as a high protein snack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-3 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size is-style-outline\" style=\"font-size:18px\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-black-color has-luminous-vivid-amber-background-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.finmail.com\/blog\/world-cuisine\/african-cuisine\/zambian-cuisine\/zambia-ifinkubala\/\" style=\"border-radius:0px\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Ifinkubala Recipe<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"samp\"><\/span>Samp<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/travelfoodatlas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Samp.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-75730\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travelfoodatlas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Samp.png 800w, https:\/\/travelfoodatlas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Samp-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/travelfoodatlas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Samp-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/travelfoodatlas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Samp-728x546.png 728w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/travelfoodatlas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Samp.png.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-75730 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travelfoodatlas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Samp.png.webp 800w, https:\/\/travelfoodatlas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Samp-300x225.png.webp 300w, https:\/\/travelfoodatlas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Samp-768x576.png.webp 768w, https:\/\/travelfoodatlas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Samp-728x546.png.webp 728w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/travelfoodatlas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Samp.png\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-4\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Served as a side dish or breakfast food, Samp involves coarsely ground maize kernels. Groundnuts (peanuts) may also be mixed into Samp for extra falvor. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-4 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size is-style-outline\" style=\"font-size:18px\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-black-color has-luminous-vivid-amber-background-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lubzonline.com\/samp-in-groundnut-sauce\/\" style=\"border-radius:0px\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Samp Recipe<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"chikanda-orchid-and-groundnut\"><\/span>Chikanda (Orchid and Groundnut)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Chikanda is a savoury cake made from orchid tubers and groundnuts, giving it a distinctive nutty flavor. This dish resembles bologna sausage, it can be sliced and eaten fresh or fried with vegetables and sauces. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Originally created by the Bemba people from Zambia&rsquo;s Northern Province, today Chikanda is served at Zambian celebrations across the country. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-5 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size is-style-outline\" style=\"font-size:18px\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-black-color has-luminous-vivid-amber-background-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.farawayworlds.com\/recipes\/traditional-zambian-chikanda-african-polony\" style=\"border-radius:0px\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Chikanda Recipe<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"ifisashi-spinach-groundnut-stew\"><\/span>Ifisashi (Spinach Groundnut Stew)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/travelfoodatlas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Ifisashi.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-75735\" style=\"width:829px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travelfoodatlas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Ifisashi.png 800w, https:\/\/travelfoodatlas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Ifisashi-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/travelfoodatlas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Ifisashi-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/travelfoodatlas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Ifisashi-728x546.png 728w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/travelfoodatlas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Ifisashi.png.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-75735 lazyload\" style=\"width:829px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travelfoodatlas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Ifisashi.png.webp 800w, https:\/\/travelfoodatlas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Ifisashi-300x225.png.webp 300w, https:\/\/travelfoodatlas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Ifisashi-768x576.png.webp 768w, https:\/\/travelfoodatlas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Ifisashi-728x546.png.webp 728w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/travelfoodatlas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Ifisashi.png\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-5\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Ifisashi involves cooking spinach in a stew with groundnuts, tomatoes, onions, and other greens such as pumpkin leaves. This dish is enjoyed as a side dish or a main course.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-6 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size is-style-outline\" style=\"font-size:18px\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-black-color has-luminous-vivid-amber-background-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.food.com\/recipe\/ifisashi-455142\" style=\"border-radius:0px\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Ifisashi Recipe<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"delele-okra-stew\"><\/span>Delele (Okra Stew)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/travelfoodatlas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Delele.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-75740\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travelfoodatlas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Delele.png 800w, https:\/\/travelfoodatlas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Delele-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/travelfoodatlas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Delele-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/travelfoodatlas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Delele-728x546.png 728w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/travelfoodatlas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Delele.png.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-75740 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travelfoodatlas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Delele.png.webp 800w, https:\/\/travelfoodatlas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Delele-300x225.png.webp 300w, https:\/\/travelfoodatlas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Delele-768x576.png.webp 768w, https:\/\/travelfoodatlas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Delele-728x546.png.webp 728w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/travelfoodatlas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Delele.png\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-6\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A Zambian stew, Delele involves boiling okra in water with tomatoes with baking soda. This stew is often served with nshima (maize porridge). &lsquo;Delele&rsquo; is the Zambian word for okra. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-7 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size is-style-outline\" style=\"font-size:18px\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-black-color has-luminous-vivid-amber-background-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/spotcovery.com\/how-to-prepare-delele\/\" style=\"border-radius:0px\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Delele Recipe<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"kandolo-sweet-potato-balls\"><\/span>Kandolo (Sweet Potato Balls)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Kandolo is made by shaping sweet potato seasoned with cloves, cinnamon and nutmeg into balls and covering them with sesame seeds. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Kandolo can be served with a groundnut sauce, or as a starchy side to stew\/soup dishes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-8 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size is-style-outline\" style=\"font-size:18px\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-black-color has-luminous-vivid-amber-background-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/goldrestaurant.co.za\/recipes\/zambian-kandalo-balls-recipe\/\" style=\"border-radius:0px\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Kandolo Recipe<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"lumanda\"><\/span>Lumanda<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Lumanda is a Zambian vegetable; its leaves resemble spinach, which can be cooked to make dishes with a savory, somewhat sour flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This vegetable is often cooked with a groundnut sauce to create a stew and served with nshima. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-9 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size is-style-outline\" style=\"font-size:18px\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-black-color has-luminous-vivid-amber-background-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lubzonline.com\/lumanda-with-pounded-groundnuts\/\" style=\"border-radius:0px\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Lumanda Recipe<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>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.&nbsp;It is bordered by Tanzania, Malawi, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Angola and the DRC; many of which have similar traditional dishes and cooking techniques. 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