Cuisine of Lesotho

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, Meat,and vegetables. Corn-based dishes include Papa and Motoho[Porridge made from sorghum]. . British desserts can be found. Basotho cuisine tends to include sauces, but is generally less spicy than other African countries. Beetroot and carrot salads are common side dishes.[1]

A photo of men threshing sorghum (top) and Matebele dancers (bottom) by James Walton

A photo captioned "on the way to the store" (top) and stamping maize (bottom)

Other traditional foods include:

• Oxtail stew[1]
• Curries [1]
• Kebabs[1]

Beverages

• Ginger beer[1]
• Local brews [1]
• Motoho (fermented porridge) [1]

References

1. Lesotho Archived 2015-02-17 at the Wayback Machine by Alexandra Menglide Foodspring.com