3 Servings
~ 20 min
- 150g mopane worms
- 3 tbsp sweet chilli sauce
- 30ml fresh lemon juice
- salt to taste
- a little oil for frying
Amacimbi, a.k.a madora, a.k.a mopane worms are one of our traditional delicacies here in Zimbabwe. There are several ways to prepare them and here’s a modernized twist I’ve given to them. I especially loved how the lemon heightens the flavour in the dish.You can enjoy them as a snack on their own or with some sadza (pap). My family licked their plates clean!
Resources/Equipment You Will Need
- Frying pan
- Bowl
- Slotted spoon
Quick Instructions
- Get your ingredients together; 150g mopane worms; 3 tbsp sweet chilli sauce; 30ml fresh lemon juice; salt to taste and a little oil for frying.
- Put your mopane worms into a bowl. Add boiling water to re-hydrate them. Let them soak for 5 min.
- Drain the water. Heat oil in pan. Add the mopane worm and fry for about 10 min, stirring regularly.
- De-glaze the pan with a little lemon juice at a time.
- Add the sweet chilli sauce and some salt. Fry for a further 10 min, stirring occasionally and de-glazing with more lemon juice should the pan get sticky underneath. Enjoy!
Do give them a go and let me know how you find them by leaving a comment below. I’d love to hear from you.
