Umkumbi also known as Ubuganu, Mokhophe, or Marula beer is a fermented beverage that is produced from the marula fruit (Amaganu). The making of Umkumbi is predominantly done under a marula tree and the beverage is used in communal activities…
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Amasi (also called Hodzeko in Shona, Magege in Tsonga, Mursik in Kalenjin-Kenya, Maas in Afrikaans and Mafi in Sesotho) is a popular fermented milk that is prepared by storing unpasteurized cow’s milk in a calabash container.
At a ZimPro Trust event, a lady demonstrates to attendees how she made traditional beer, Utshwala/Umqombothi, using the two major grains Amabele/Mapfunde (sorghum) and Uphoko/Zviyo (Finger Millet). The utilization of the many gourds used to serve the alcohol is another…
Amasi—known by many names across Southern Africa, including Hodzeko, Magege, Mursik, Maas, and Mabisi—is more than just a food; it’s a culinary and cultural cornerstone. This popular fermented milk is traditionally prepared by storing unpasteurized milk in a calabash or…
Sorghum, an indigenous grain deeply rooted in African history, is a versatile “small grain” cultivated across the continent for a variety of delicious meals and traditional beverages. Most notably, sorghum serves as the primary ingredient for Isitshwala/Sadza/Nshima/Pap, a foundational staple…