nshima

the traditional meal in zambia is nshima. its cornmeal (or meali meal as they call it) and water mixed until it gets to a playdough like consistency. then you pair it with cooked spinach, beans, tomatoes, meat, etc.

the best part about nshima, though, is that you get to eat with your hands!! its great. you grab a bit of the cornmeal aka playdough and roll/knead it into a ball using only your right hand (cause you only eat with your right hand....left hand is for shaking hands if needed during the meal). then once its in a ball you make an indent in it with your thumb and use it as the utensil to pick up the spinach, beans, or tomatoes and then pop it in your mouth. its a bit messy but lots of fun to eat.

i've become big fan of the nshima. the only problem is, it puts you into an immediate nshima food coma. its so heavy in your stomach you feel like you need to nap right after eating. makes it a little tough to come back to the office and work after lunch sometimes haha

planning on learning how to make it soon....shouldn't be too difficult