eating practices
Most food in Zimbabwe is made with the simple, staple foods of the country. These staple foods include corn, cassava, peanuts, millet, pumpkin, and yams. Also, meat is eaten very often, especially when guests are over. One of the most popular dishes is called Sadza, which is shown to the right. Sadza is a stiff porridge that is made from white cornmeal, and is served at almost every meal. The same utensils are used in Zimbabwe that are used in America; a spoon, a fork, and a knife. If utensils are not being used, then the right hand is used to pick up food. Before eating a meal, a bowl of water is passed around the table and everyone washes their hands in it. Drinks are not passed out until all the food has been eaten.
Because Zimbabwe used to be owned by the United Kingdom, the eating practices have been influenced by the British. For example, in Zimbabwe, they eat three meals; breakfast, lunch, and dinner. However, they also drink tea between breakfast and lunch, and also after lunch. These are known as 10 o'clock tea and 4 o'clock tea. Also, most people drink tea again after dinner. These "tea times" were influenced by the British. There is also a Portuguese influence on the food in Zimbabwe. For example, most of Zimbabwe recipes contain peanuts because the Portuguese were the ones who traded peanuts into their country.
Because Zimbabwe used to be owned by the United Kingdom, the eating practices have been influenced by the British. For example, in Zimbabwe, they eat three meals; breakfast, lunch, and dinner. However, they also drink tea between breakfast and lunch, and also after lunch. These are known as 10 o'clock tea and 4 o'clock tea. Also, most people drink tea again after dinner. These "tea times" were influenced by the British. There is also a Portuguese influence on the food in Zimbabwe. For example, most of Zimbabwe recipes contain peanuts because the Portuguese were the ones who traded peanuts into their country.