Papa is a staple food in Lesotho, made from maize meal (similar to South African pap or Zimbabwean sadza). It's cooked until thick and served as a starchy accompaniment to savory dishes, often with vegetables, meat, or sauce. 1)
Moroho is a traditional dish made from cooked and finely chopped leafy greens, such as spinach, collard greens, or kale. It's typically sautéed with onions, tomatoes, and spices like garlic and chili peppers. 2)
Chakalaka is a spicy vegetable relish made with chopped tomatoes, onions, peppers, carrots, and beans, flavored with curry powder, garlic, and ginger. It's often served as a side dish with pap or bread. 3)
Motoho is a fermented porridge made from sorghum or millet, similar to South African ting or Zimbabwean sadza. It's a traditional breakfast dish in Lesotho, served with milk or buttermilk. 4)
Mohudu is a traditional Lesotho dish made from tripe (cow stomach) cooked with onions, tomatoes, and spices until tender. It's often served as a hearty stew with pap or bread. 5)
Seswaa is a traditional Southern African dish made from shredded and slow-cooked meat, typically beef, goat, or lamb. It's seasoned with salt and pepper and cooked until tender, then served with pap or rice. 6)
Liphapang is a traditional Lesotho dish made from dried and ground pumpkin seeds, mixed with water or milk to form a thick paste. It's often served as a breakfast porridge or snack. 7)
Liqhobosheane is a traditional Lesotho dish made from mashed and cooked pumpkin, sweetened with sugar and flavored with spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. It's a popular dessert or side dish. 8)
Mehlomane is a traditional Lesotho dish made from ground cornmeal mixed with water and sugar to form a thick paste, similar to a porridge. It's often served as a breakfast dish or snack. 9)
Mafatše is a traditional Lesotho dish made from dried and ground peas or beans, cooked with onions, tomatoes, and spices until thickened. It's often served as a side dish with pap or bread. 10)
Sorpotel is a traditional dish in Lesotho made from pork offal (such as liver, heart, and kidneys) cooked with onions, vinegar, and spices like chili peppers and cloves. It's a rich and flavorful stew often served with pap or bread. 11)
Muroho is a traditional Lesotho dish made from fermented sorghum or millet porridge, similar to sour porridge in other African countries. It's often served as a breakfast dish or as a side with meat or vegetables. 12)
Khopho is a traditional Lesotho dish made from dried and ground sorghum or maize kernels, mixed with water and sugar to form a thick paste. It's often served as a breakfast porridge or snack. 13)
Letete is a traditional Lesotho dish made from boiled and mashed sweet potatoes, flavored with butter, salt, and spices like cinnamon or nutmeg. It's a sweet and savory side dish often served with meat or vegetables. 14)
Lekhubu is a traditional Lesotho dish made from dried and ground beans or peas, mixed with water and cooked until thickened. It's often served as a side dish with pap or bread. 15)