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Authentic Zambian Chibwabwa is a Zambian dish built around chard. It takes 30 min in total and makes 4 servings. It is prepared in a straightforward, home-style way.
Main ingredient: chard
HB-0117 · Hand-built original
Main ingredient: beef
Pairs well with: mashed potatoes, roasted carrots, red wine sauce, yorkshire pudding, green beans
HB-0213 · Hand-built original
Main ingredient: chicken
Pairs well with: roasted potatoes, rice pilaf, green beans, caesar salad, garlic bread
HB-0234 · Hand-built original
Main ingredient: kapenta
HB-0952 · Hand-built original
Main ingredient: beef
Pairs well with: mashed potatoes, roasted carrots, red wine sauce, yorkshire pudding, green beans
HB-1009 · Hand-built original
Zambian nshima with ifisashi, firm maize porridge served with leafy greens cooked in tomato-onion peanut sauce.
Main ingredient: white maize meal
HB-1574 · Hand-built original
Main ingredient: okra
HB-1584 · Hand-built original
Cold outside? Stuffed up? This tilapia stew is exactly what you need. The soup is full of napa cabbage, tomatoes, onions, garlic, and ginger with a sour and spicy broth flavored with lime juice, bird’s eye chilies, cumin, and mustard seeds. The soup is rounded out with tilapia for aquatic protein. It all comes together in one pot; ready in 30 minutes. Garnish with chopped herbs and more bird’s eye chilies if you want more heat.
Main ingredient: tilapia
HB-2357 · Hand-built original
This delicious chicken stew takes only 3 ingredients and some seasonings. Served over steamed rice it makes a complete one bowl meal.
Main ingredient: chicken
Pairs well with: roasted potatoes, rice pilaf, green beans, caesar salad, garlic bread
HB-2506 · Hand-built original
Village Chicken Stew is a Zambian dish. Ready in 40 min.
Main ingredient: chicken
Pairs well with: roasted potatoes, rice pilaf, green beans, caesar salad, garlic bread
HB-2507 · Hand-built original
with sautéed cabbage, fresh chilli & spinach
Main ingredient: cabbage
HB-2547 · Hand-built original
Leafy vegetables simmered in a rich creamy groundnut sauce, best served with nshima.
Main ingredient: pumpkin leaves
HB-2548 · Hand-built original
Tender leafy greens simmered with tomatoes and peanut butter, served with soft Zambian nshima.
Main ingredient: vegetable oil
HB-2549 · Hand-built original
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