Apart from 120 ethnic tribes who have lived in Tanzania for hundreds of years, the influences of India, Portugal, Britain and Germany all add exotic flavor to Tanzanian cooking. The perfect combination of ancient African traditional cooking and European customs has created a unique taste journey in East Africa, and avid gourmets must try it.

1. Mahalage, Valina

There is no Chinese translation of Tanzanian cuisine Wali na maharage. This side dish consists of beans or rice and is usually eaten with meat.

It looks really disgusting, but it is infused with fragrant East African spices, making it a special thing. Cinnamon, cardamom and cumin add exotic elements to it, while rice or beans are cooked with coconut milk or oil to enhance and enrich the taste.

2.？ Mcheimshaw

Mchemsho is a traditional dish in northern Tanzania, with complicated ingredients, made of bananas, potatoes, meat (or fish) and various vegetables.

Mchemsho literally means "cooked things", but it is not inferior to many over-cooked products. Special dishes start with fish or meat, with delicious and healthy ingredients, and many other ingredients are added, such as carrots, potatoes, eggplant, cabbage, onions, plantains, peppers and spices. A large number of ingredients used in mchemsho are expensive, and it is also an expensive traditional dish in Tanzania.

3.？ Chapati

Chapati is an excellent companion for any meal, similar to Indian pie or barbecue, because it is made without yeast or baking powder. Unleavened cake is a delicious curry and stew, and it is also one of the convenient side dishes when there is no tableware. Just tear off the pieces, scoop up the food and take the sauce off the plate.

4.？ datura

East African doughnut or Tanzanian special food Datura is a kind of fried coconut bread, which is lovely, light and fluffy, usually triangular, and is very suitable for round food without much sweetness. Unlike doughnuts in the western world, these buns contain no sugar, so you won't feel guilty about enjoying them.

5. Go to Tanzania for tea

Hundreds of years ago, the British first introduced tea to Tanzania, and today this country is one of the largest tea producers in the world. Tanzanians can say that drinking tea is quite serious, and many tea rooms can be found around big towns. You can try Akberali Tea Room in Dar es Salaam, which is a good local gathering place, where you can experience local folk customs and provide various East African specialties.

6. Uganda, Tanzania's national dish

Ugali is considered as the national dish of Tanzania, and it feels similar to the meat buns in China or the vegetable steamed buns in the north.

Almost every meal is served with dough, including meat, fish, vegetables, and even beans and sauces. Dough is made of corn flour and water, and usually has a strong consistency. It is usually eaten from a bowl shared by everyone at the table.

Because Tanzanians are used to eating with their hands, it will make it easier for those who are not used to eating with their hands, because dough can be rolled into a circle to scoop up sauces and other small pieces.

7. Makobi

Makobi is one of the most traditional and delicious foods in Tanzania. It is easy to find by combining locally grown ingredients such as spinach, tomatoes, onions and sweet potato leaves. You just need a large pot to cook the ingredients, and then add some peanut butter to make a smooth cream sauce. Makobi is also considered to be good for health.