Different Cultural Foods

There are different foods we eat according to our culture. I will make example from the three different culture which are Zulus,Xhosa and Nigerian.

Traditional Zulu Food

As it is with many African Cultures, maize meal and sorghum are key elements of Zulu cuisine. 

These are common Zulu food type:

Uphuthu: This meal is made from maize meal and has crumbly texture, it is mostly enjoyed with spinach, amasi or sour milk.

Amadumbe: This is a root vegetable that is akin to sweet potatoes. 

Ujeqe: Is a steamed bread that is often served with meat,curry and chakalaka.

Ugqoko: At a traditional Zulu ceremony meat is often served on Ugqoko.

Ugqoko is a traditional Zulu meat tray

Traditional Xhosa Food

The most popular Xhosa dish is uMngqusho, this meal consists of dried maize and beans. It used to be Nelson Mandela's favorite meal and his chef Xoliswa  Ndayiya.

The following are common Xhosa food:

Umpokoqho: Maize porridge

Isopho: Corn soup

Imithane: A medley of pumpkin leaves, and butter.

Ilaxa: A mixture of cooked pumpkin leaves, pumpkin and butter.

Traditional Nigerian food

Jollof rice: Jollof rice is a popular Nigerian dish it consists of rice, tomato, onions and peppers with touch of scotch bonnets.

Akara: These are deep fried beancakes made from peeled brown beans which are grounded and mixed with onions and spices and then fried in vegetable oil. Akara is usually served with pap or rice.