Zimbabwe

Zimbabwean cuisine is hearty and flavourful, often featuring staple ingredients like maize and leafy greens. Sadza, a thick maize porridge, is the national staple and is typically served with relishes—sides such as meat stews, vegetables, or muriwo unedovi (greens cooked in peanut butter). Other popular dishes include nyama, grilled or stewed meat, and kapenta, small dried fish eaten as a protein source. Zimbabwean food reflects the country’s agricultural roots, with meals that are communal and emphasize simple, fresh ingredients, making each dish both nourishing and culturally significant.