Tag Archive for: Tanzanian Cuisine

Tanzania – Hehe Dog Soup

Hehe is among the famous tribe in the country, its famous goes with the history of chief Mtwa Mkwawa who fought intensively with the German colonial soldiers, hence won many fights. There was a secret meal that were given to him and his soldiers, today’s cuisine.

Tanzania – Vibambara Stew

Tanzania is a country located in the eastern part of African continent. Tribes dealing with fishing activities are found near the lakes, rivers and oceans. Most people prepares Vibambara. Vibambara are sliced fish to make nealy equal two parts, smoke them to dry and store for a longer period of time..

Tanzania – Matembele

Matembele are green leaves, mostly like potato leaves but with narrow shape and a red color at its steam. They have been named as bloody grass because it’s a major role they play into our bodies, to support blood production within.

Tanzanian – Fatoor (Futari)

Futari is the famous term used in Tanzania to mean meal taken during Ramadhan period. The food is prepared most with Islamic women (in all parts of the country) and enjoyed by anyone.

Tanzania – Rice Porridge

Egypt, Madagascar, Sierra Leone, Senegal, Cte d’Ivoire, Liberia, Guinea and Nigeria are the most known countries to cultivate rice in Africa. Shinyanga, Tabora, Mwanza, Mbeya, Rukwa and Morogoro are the most known areas in Tanzania to cultivate rice, however today we will prepare our local cuisine of rice porridge from Mbeya, Tanzania. Let us roll in.

Tanzania – Flying termites (Kumbikumbi) recipe (Insect Special)

Flying termites are highly available around rainy seasons from February to April in East African countries, this is due to their fertility assurance to start new families as rainy bring about enough food harvest.

Tanzania – Pawpaw Chicken Roast

Tanzania is a country located in the eastern Africa, a famous country with Tanzanite minerals. Pawpaw are another fruits grown in the country mostly at home level.