The traditional Zulu cuisine for the Zulu nation play a big role in their culture. They are known to slaughter animals during major life events. These major life events include burials (funerals), coming of age, weddings, etc. The slaughtering is also accompanied with Zulu beer & allows for socializing & feasting with loved ones. The Zulu’s originally relied on their land for sustenance & nutrition. Grain & vegetables that they farmed was made up of their diet along with the meat of any cattle that they owned.
The staple food of today for the Zulu people still remain which include maize starches & sorghum. These are eaten as soft/stiff porridge’s or in liquid form as beer. Utywala is what the alcoholic adaptation of this beer is known as & Amahewu is the non-alcoholic adaptation. Isibhede is the porridge in it’s fermented state. Amazi is also another local cuisine, it is a curdled milk drink. Beef is also a part of their menu as they are lovers of meat dishes. Their menu also consists of vegetables, but the most traditional one is known as Amandumbe (Yam).
PHUTU This South African Food Recipe Serves 2 Phutu, Phuthu or Uphuthu, is a conventional arrangement strategy for maize meal in South African food. It is a dish made by the way toward steaming maize meal on low warmth to form a crumb like texture. Like South African Pap (a thick porridge like dish)…
CHICKEN SPICY RICE This Indian Recipe Serves 4 Anybody that has ever tasted chicken spicy rice will know how amazingly delicious it is. This recipe has cubed chicken which makes it easier to enjoy. Chicken Spicy Rice is basically rice that is cooked with spices that add a distinct flavour. Chicken Spicy Rice Ingredients: 1 cup white…
DUMPLINGS This Recipe Makes ± 10 Dumplings Dumplings are an expansive characterization for a dish that comprises of little bits of batter (produced using an assortment of starch sources), frequently wrapped around a filling yet can be set up as is with no filling. They might be savoury or sweet & can be eaten independent from anyone…
MAGWINYA This South African Food Recipe Makes ± 2 Dozens (24 Pieces) Magwinya (‘s) is well known South Africa, although it is similar to Vetkoek, it differs by being much sweeter in taste. It is of the Zulu cuisine. The term Magwinya originated from a township called Ekasi in Gauteng, South Africa & is actually a township version of…
PAP This South African Food Recipe Serves 4-8 Pap is a South African porridge made with maize meal. It is also known to be called mieliepap or maize meal. Pap is a traditional Zulu local cuisine & is enjoyed with various meals. It can be made in different consistencies depending on your preference. Pronunciation : pup’ Pap Ingredients:…
