Cuisine of Lesotho

Basotho (people of Lesotho) cuisine features African traditions and British influence.^[1] Lesotho is surrounded by South Africa and it shares culinary practices with its neighbor.

A photo of men threshing sorghum (top) and Matebele dancers (bottom) by James Walton

A photo captioned "on the way to the store" (top) and stamping maize (bottom)

Lesotho's food culture features likhobe^[2] (a stew with beans, berries, and sorghum), meat, and vegetables. Corn-based dishes include papa^[3] and motoho (fermented sorghum porridge).^[4][5][6]

Basotho cuisine includes sauces, generally less spicy than other African countries. Beetroot and carrot salads are common side dishes.^[1][7]

British desserts can be found.^[8]

Other traditional foods include:

• Oxtail stew^[1]
• Curries^[1]
• Kebabs^[1]

Beverages

• Ginger beer^[1]
• Local brews^[1]
• Motoho (fermented porridge) ^[1]