Delele

Traditional dish from Zimbabwe

Must Try Street Food Vegetarian

About Delele

African dish

Delele is a Zimbabwean, Zambian, north-eastern Botswana and Northern South African dish made from a local plant of the same name, and often eaten with sadza or phaletšhe or Vhuswa. The English word for delele is okra. Okra is also referred to as "derere". It is prepared with baking soda and well known for its slimy texture. Delele can be dried before cooking, but more frequently it is cooked fresh.

Dietary Information

✓ Vegetarian friendly
✓ Popular street food
✓ Must-try when visiting Zimbabwe
Traditional Zimbabwe cuisine

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