1Papa
Eaten all over Lesotho
Stiff maize porridge, the base of nearly every meal in Lesotho.
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What to eat in Lesotho
The 6 dishes to eat in Lesotho
Highland maize and mutton.
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2Moroho
Eaten all over Lesotho
Wild or garden greens cooked with onion, served with papa.
3Chakalaka
Eaten all over Lesotho
A spicy relish of beans, peppers and carrots, eaten with grilled meat.
4A photo like itLikhobe
Eaten all over Lesotho
Samp and beans cooked slowly together until soft, a winter staple.
5A photo like itMotoho
Eaten all over Lesotho
A thin, sour porridge of fermented sorghum, drunk in the morning.
6Mutton stew
Eaten all over Lesotho
Mutton braised with potatoes and vegetables, eaten in the cold highlands.
Where to eat in Lesotho
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Eat your way through Lesotho
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