Welcome to Zimbabwe

Food in Zimbabwe

Gastronomy

What to eat in Zimbabwe? From worms to chicken stew, peanut butter, and cornbread. The variety of flavors and textures is surprising. As in almost all African countries, Zimbabwe's cuisine is characterized by its intense and well-defined flavors thanks to the use of spices and herbs in most of the recipes they prepare. This country has a very rich and tasty culinary culture whose dishes stand out, in addition to their flavor, also for the ease of their preparation. The trick is to use high-quality raw materials.

Meat products of all kinds predominate in the diet of the people of Zimbabwe. Chicken, pig, cow, goat, and sheep are used to cook different types of stews which are accompanied by various ingredients of vegetables and cereals. The simplest version of these dishes is preparing them fried or grilled. Another main ingredient in the diet of the Zimbabwean people is fish. Especially freshwater fish. Usually, they are cooked on the grill and eaten with rice or corn. Sometimes they are also prepared with different types of vegetables, both cooked and raw. Another of the most striking features of the cuisine of this country is the result of a balanced combination of British and traditional Zimbabwean cuisine. Vegetarian travelers will find a variety of sub-tropical products and very high-quality options.