Cuisine of Lesotho
Culinary traditions of Lesotho
Basotho (people of Lesotho) cuisine features African traditions and British influence.[1] Lesotho is surrounded by South Africa and it shares culinary practices with its neighbor.
Lesotho's food culture features likhobe[2] (a stew with beans, berries, and sorghum), meat, and vegetables. Corn-based dishes include papa[3] and motoho (fermented sorghum porridge).[4][5][6]
Basotho cuisine includes sauces, generally less spicy than other African countries. Beetroot and carrot salads are common side dishes.[1][7]
British desserts can be found.[8]
Other traditional foods include:
Beverages
References
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- ^ "How to cook Lesotho sorghum stew and Catalonian rice with rabbit". Landscape News. 2020-06-26. Retrieved 2021-08-10.
- ^ "Taste Atlas: Take a trip round Africa with our food guide". Pulse Nigeria. 2019-02-07. Retrieved 2021-08-10.
- ^ MENAFN. "Lesotho- Lockdown diaries". menafn.com. Retrieved 2021-08-10.
- ^ "(PDF) TRADITIONAL FERMENTED FOODS OF LESOTHO Address(es)". ResearchGate. Retrieved 2021-08-10.
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