Lesothoan Foods:
Lesotho has a varied and colorful cuisine with many global influences. Examples of Lesothoan dishes are spicy curries, chutneys, pickled fish, fish stews, venison, ostrich, and fresh fruits and vegetables. Two favorites are favorite is Chakalaka, a vegetable curry stew, and Putupap, cornmeal porridge.
| Chakalaka: 3 medium onions, diced 3 medium carrots, diced 2 medium green bell pepper, diced Curry powder, to your taste Salt and Pepper, to taste Green chilies (optional) 1 vegetable bouillon cube 1 tsp chili powder 1-2 TBSP oil, for frying 1/4 cup water Fry the onion and pepper together with oil in a large skillet until onion is translucent. Add the carrots, tomatoes, water and all the seasonings to your liking and cook for about 15-20 minutes. Putupap 3 cups water, boiling 2 tsp salt 1 lb fine white corn meal Cold water Bring 3 cups of water to a boil. Pour corn meal into center of water to form a pile. Add salt, but do not stir. Remove pot from stove. Put lid on and let it sit for 5 minutes. Stir, return to heat and simmer over very low heat until putupap is fine grained and crumbly. Stir with a fork or wooden spoon, add cold water, and simmer for another 30 minutes. |
Photo: philipp from cape town, south africa
Recipe: Eat Planet