One of the beautiful things about travel is the cuisine each country possesses. In fact, one of the reasons\u00a0people travel is to sample the local fare.When it comes to Zanzibar, the food is influenced by a whole lot of different cultures. From the Bantus to\u00a0the Persians and the Portuguese, to the Indians and even the Europeans, every culture has given\u00a0something to Zanzibar.<\/p>\n
From the Arabic culture comes the fragrant pilaf- a combination of rice, spices, and nuts. The Bantus used\u00a0a lot of plantain, yam and sweet potatoes in their food which remains the case even today. From the\u00a0Portuguese came the sweet pineapple and the versatile maize. The Europeans brought their pepper steak\u00a0with them. All the seafood comes from the Bantu culture that used it extensively and well. India gave\u00a0Zanzibar samosa, masala, curry and chutney, fish cakes and biriyani.<\/p>\n
Among its many dishes Zanzibar is famous for, the some of the most popular are:<\/p>\n
\uf0b7 Urojo- a fritter in its most essential sense, the urojo is a mix of different fritters, doused in a gravy.The dish is then completed with a topping of even more fritters! This is junk food at its delicious\u00a0best. The other dish is the samosa\u2014normally filled with vegetables or meat and complete with\u00a0sinful decadence.<\/p>\n
\uf0b7 Mandazi- this is the Zanzibari doughnut. Deep-fried, slightly sweet and sprinkled with cardamom. If\u00a0sweet treats are your thing, try the Vitumba, a coconut rice flour cake. A perfect accompaniment to\u00a0a sweet cut of tea.<\/p>\n
\uf0b7 Boku-boku- this meat is cooked with a fragrant mix of ginger, chili, onion and tomatoes, along with\u00a0maize.<\/p>\n
\uf0b7 Mishkaki- this dish is a kebab skewer, normally made of chicken or beef. This is a great on the go\u00a0dish because it\u2019s easy to carry around and you can satisfy your hunger, while on the move.<\/p>\n
\uf0b7 Sorpotel- essentially boiled meat, this dish can be attributed to India. In fact, it carries a masala\u00a0base and also has the acid of vinegar and the sourness of tamarind. The meat is predominantly\u00a0liver, tongue and heart.<\/p>\n
\uf0b7 Seafood- among the many dishes on offer, pepper shark and octopus are amongst the most\u00a0popular dishes.<\/p>\n
\uf0b7 Pilau meat- a perfect accompaniment to pilau, this dish usually uses goose meat but also cow or\u00a0calf meat. The dish is finished up with coconut milk, potatoes, and other vegetables.<\/p>\n
\uf0b7 Biriyani- while the pilau is a combination of rice and meat and vegetables, the biryani cooks rice\u00a0and curry separately and both are eaten together.<\/p>\n
\uf0b7 Date and hazelnut bread- made during the holy month of Ramadan, this bread has a sweet vanilla\u00a0flavor as well.<\/p>\n
\uf0b7 Spice cake- this dessert of choice is a pastry made out of chocolate, nutmeg, cloves and\u00a0cinnamon.<\/p>\n
If you\u2019d like a taste of great food, may we suggest the Kichanga Lodge? This is one of the jewels in\u00a0the Zanzibar luxury beach resorts family and it comes with an iconic eating place \u2013 the Rock\u00a0Restaurant.
\nSimple, delicious food made with Italian inspiration and twists of Zanzibari influences, in a\u00a0spectacular setting \u2013 this is the USP of the place. Indulge in food and look at the waters around you, as\u00a0you immerse your senses in the wonder that is Zanzibar.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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