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Tanzania -- Food

The most popular food in Tanzania is ugali, which is made by boiling maize meal until it forms a dough-like substance. It is often eaten as a side dish with stew, vegetables or meat. Tanzanians also like goat, chicken and mutton. Another popular dish is Pilau, a rice dish made with curry, cumin, hot peppers and cinnamon. The Maasai diet is interesting because it consists of five things: meat, milk, blood, tree bark and honey. Tea is a very important beverage and it is consumed when people are socializing.
In Zanzibar, curries are common, as well as lots of fish, grilled octopus, and the juice of sugar cane.

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