Cuisine of Lesotho explained

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

Notes and References

  1. http://foodspring.com/content/lesotho/ Lesotho
  2. Web site: 2020-06-26. How to cook Lesotho sorghum stew and Catalonian rice with rabbit. 2021-08-10. Landscape News. en-US.
  3. Web site: 2019-02-07. Taste Atlas: Take a trip round Africa with our food guide. 2021-08-10. Pulse Nigeria. en.
  4. Web site: MENAFN. Lesotho- Lockdown diaries. 2021-08-10. menafn.com.
  5. Web site: (PDF) TRADITIONAL FERMENTED FOODS OF LESOTHO Address(es). 2021-08-10. ResearchGate. en.
  6. Web site: Innovations. NUL Research and. THE NUL GRADUATE CUISINE THAT SELLS SESOTHO FOODS NUL Research and Innovations. 2021-08-10. nulresearchandinnovations.co.ls. en. 2021-08-10. https://web.archive.org/web/20210810093636/http://nulresearchandinnovations.co.ls/blog/article/nul-graduate-cuisine-sells-sesotho-foods. dead.
  7. Web site: 2016-06-02. Our Journey to Lesotho. 2021-08-10. International Cuisine. en-US.
  8. Web site: Ethnic Food of Lesotho. 2021-08-10. Travel Tips - USA Today. en.