Zimbabwe - Chakalaka

The first encounter of the tourist police here in Victoria Falls is a strange experience. Initially you think it's just another hawker trying to sell some local handicraft as their only uniform is a grubby bib with 'Vic Falls Police' stencilled on the back. Well - that's if all the letters are their but usually it's a bit of a crossword puzzle. Their job? It seems to be to walk with tourists to and from the falls and ensure that the hawkers stay away.

So what is chakalaka sauce? Apparently it's a spicy African sauce used to accompany many dishes ranging from cheese to game meats. This dish of warthog with chakalaka sauce certainly was an eye opener; not because of the spiciness of the sauce but its remarkable similarity to a can of curried baked beans. Well, from memory, Heinz was a popular brand in the local supermarket!