Maize meals, drinks and snacks
Though bread and rice are eaten in some parts of the country, maize/corn is the staple food for many Zimbabweans. The corn is ground into maize flour (called mealie-meal), which is used to make thick porridges. Where food is plentiful, porridges are served with vegetables or meat. Onions, tomatoes and groundnuts/peanuts are often used for sauces.