Trying new foods can be an adventure in itself. Today we are filling up our cup with six must try dishes from the African nation of Zimbabwe. Whenever you make it to this country here are the foods you should definitely try.
1.) Sadza and Tsunga.
For a taste of what Zimbabweans eat on a daily basis try Sadza and Tsunga. Sadza is a thick ground corn paste eaten with almost every meal. It has a similar consistency to thick mashed potatoes. Sadza is stew and is usually served with greens.
2.) Mazoe Flavored Soda.
Mazoe soda is a local franchise and a national favorite in Zimbabwe. Try it out as an alternative to the country's tap water which should be generally avoided unless it has been treated.
3.) Roasted Maize.
Maize is the staple food of Zimbabwe. Roasted Maize is often found available for travellers from roadside stands and street vendors. Roasted corn on a stick is a popular snack so make sure you go out of your way to find a vendor selling it if you are in the region.
4.) Maheu.
In Zimbabwe, maize is frequently ground into a flour called mealie-meal. This flour is also locally used to create Maheu a thick, cream drink with a naturally sour taste. When left to ferment the drink becomes an alcoholic sorghum beer that is popular with the local population.
5.) Mapopo Candy.
Mapopo is a traditional local candy made from papaya. Papaya is one of the nation's primary crops. The fruit is turned into a sweet concotion by cooking it in sugar and dusted it with more sugar.
6.) Mopane Worms.
Mopane worms are a regular food source in rural Zimbabwe. The worms are collected after long periods of rain when they cling to the trunks of trees. These "worms" are not actually worms but catapilliars and each one can grow up to a hands length long. After harvesting the entrails are removed and the catapillar is generally dried or smoked before it is sold by the bagful as a crunchy snack. The Mopane Worm is also frequently served cooked with tomatoes and onions or cooked with a sauce.
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