Tag Archive for: Tanzanian Cuisine

Tanzania – Flying termites (Kumbikumbi) recipe (Insect Special)

Flying termites are highly available around rainy seasons from February to April in East African countries, this is due to their fertility assurance to start new families as rainy bring about enough food harvest.

Kilimanjaro, Tanzania – Tanzanian Stew Banana (Mtori)

Mtori is originated from Kilimanjaro region in Tanzania. It was found as the main basic food for Chagga tribe, but later became famous in a whole country.

Tanzania – Furu Roast

Furu is a name for short small fish normally found in lakes, specifically lake Tanganyika and Victotia in Tanzania.

Tanzania – Sweet Potato and Banana Mix

In Tanzania, it’s called “Pilau la viazi” (Sweet potatoes mixed with banana in form like spiced curried rice with meat).

Tanzania – Cassava Leaves (Kisamuv)

Ever wonder that Cassava leaves may give the best taste ever? Yeah! it’s the matter of how to make it give that ‘best taste ever!.’

Tanzania – Vibambara Stew

Tanzania is a country located in the eastern part of African continent. Tribes dealing with fishing activities are found near the lakes, rivers and oceans. Most people prepares Vibambara. Vibambara are sliced fish to make nealy equal two parts, smoke them to dry and store for a longer period of time..

Tanzania – Liver Roast with Potatoes

In northern parts of Tanzania, living are tribes known not only for crops cultivation, but also for animal realing. They support kind of animal keeping in large amount as a sign of wealthy.

Tanzania – Cassava Kebab (Mbute)

Kebab (Kababu) is normally made with a mixture of meat, but in Tanzania Cassava makes kebab as well.

Tanzania – Senene (Senator)

Senene are small insects found mostly in northern part of Tanzania, in Kagera, Mara and Mwanza regions. They are also found in neighborhood countries which are Uganda, Kenya and Rwanda.

Tanzania – Bilinganya Stew

Tracing the origin of Bilinganya in Tanzania, was first introduced in Sukuma lands northern of the coutry.
The plant was used as medicine to treat low blood tendency in the body traditionally.