Africa Travel Slang Words & Local Expressions
Cachupa
National Dish of Cape Verde
Cachupa, the national dish of Cape Verde, is a hearty stew made with corn, beans, vegetables, meat, or fish, with a base of hominy, dried corn kernels. This corn is then simmered with red beans, onions, tomatoes, and peppers, often prepared the night before by soaking the corn and beans in cold water. The type of…
« Will you prepare a cachupa guisado with the leftovers tomorrow morning? »
Ksar
Fortified village in North Africa
A ksar is a typical architectural ensemble found in the desert regions of the Maghreb, such as Morocco, Algeria, and Tunisia. It symbolizes traditional architecture and communal life in these arid zones. Made up of earthen houses often clustered around an inner courtyard, the ksar provides protection against intense…
« We visited a well-preserved ksar in the heart of the desert, where we discovered the ingenuity of Berber architecture. »
Tajine
Popular Maghreb dish cooked in a clay pot
Tajine is both a iconic dish and a traditional pottery originating from the Maghreb region in North Africa, particularly popular in Morocco. Its distinctive cone-shaped form allows for slow and gentle cooking of ingredients, preserving their flavors and textures. This dish often includes meat such as chicken, lamb…
« Tonight, we're enjoying a delicious lamb tajine, prepared according to a family recipe passed down for generations. »
