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Derere is a Zimbabwe
an and north-eastern Botswana
dish made from a local plant of the same name, and often eaten with sadza
. The English word for Derere is Okra
. It is prepared with baking soda and well known for its slimy texture. Derere can be dried before cooking, but more frequently it is cooked fresh.
Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe is a landlocked country located in the southern part of the African continent, between the Zambezi and Limpopo rivers. It is bordered by South Africa to the south, Botswana to the southwest, Zambia and a tip of Namibia to the northwest and Mozambique to the east. Zimbabwe has three...
an and north-eastern Botswana
Botswana
Botswana, officially the Republic of Botswana , is a landlocked country located in Southern Africa. The citizens are referred to as "Batswana" . Formerly the British protectorate of Bechuanaland, Botswana adopted its new name after becoming independent within the Commonwealth on 30 September 1966...
dish made from a local plant of the same name, and often eaten with sadza
Sadza
Sadza in Shona, Isitshwala in isiNdebele, pap in South Africa or nsima in the Chichewa language of Malawi, is a cooked corn meal that is the staple food in Zimbabwe and other parts of southern and eastern Africa. This food is cooked widely in other countries of the region.Sadza in appearance is a...
. The English word for Derere is Okra
Okra
Okra is a flowering plant in the mallow family. It is valued for its edible green seed pods. The geographical origin of okra is disputed, with supporters of South Asian, Ethiopian and West African origins...
. It is prepared with baking soda and well known for its slimy texture. Derere can be dried before cooking, but more frequently it is cooked fresh.