Zambian cuisine is characterized by its staple food, nshima, a thick porridge made from maize meal. Nshima is typically served with various relishes, which may include vegetables, beans, fish, or meat. Popular dishes accompanying nshima are chibwabwa (pumpkin leaves), ifisashi (vegetables in peanut sauce), and dried fish known as kapenta. Freshwater fish like bream and tilapia are also common in Zambian meals.