Ifisashi

Traditional dish from Zambia

Must Try Vegetarian

About Ifisashi

Zambian food

Ifisashi or visashi is a traditional Zambian dish prepared with greens and peanuts. Ifisashi is most often eaten with nshima. It is considered a vegetarian dish, but meat can be added if desired. Ifisashi is a dish best enjoyed hot and is often served as a main course. In Zambia, ifisashi is accompanied by cereals such as millet, sorghum, rice, cassava, or yam when nshima is not available.

Components

  • water
  • onion
  • tomato
  • peanut oil
  • pumpkin

Dietary Information

✓ Vegetarian friendly
✓ Must-try when visiting Zambia
Traditional Zambia cuisine

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