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Nutritional Values

🔥430kcal
💪50gProtein
🌾12gCarbs
🥑15gFat
🌿8gFibre
⚖️300 gServing

* Per serving · 300 g. May vary.

Mopane Worm Stew

How to order / say it
Say it Madora — [moh-pah-nee worm stew]
Order I'd like Mopane Worm Stew, please.
Locally Ndokumbira Madora, ndapota.
Say locally

A protein-rich stew made with mopane worms.

Why try it?

Mopane worms are a traditional delicacy, offering a unique taste and high nutritional value, deeply rooted in the region's food heritage.

How it tastes

Earthy with a nutty flavor, the worms offer a chewy texture, complemented by a savory and spicy sauce.

Origin & History — first documented: 1800

Mopane worms have been consumed in the region since ancient times. In Victoria Falls, their use continues as both a delicacy and a staple protein source.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🥩 200 g dried mopane worms
  • 🧄 1 onion
  • 🥕 100 ml tomato puree
  • 🧂 1 tsp chili powder
  • 🧂 to taste salt
  • 🫒 2 tbsp oil

Method

  1. 1 Rehydrate mopane worms in water.
  2. 2 Sauté onion in oil, add tomato puree.
  3. 3 Add worms, chili, and simmer until flavors meld.
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