How to pronounce Amasi

In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /amaːsi/. In plain English letters that is a-MAH-see, with the stress on the syllable in capitals. There is no recording by a native speaker yet, so use the spelling and the IPA.

What is Amasi?

Amasi is a snack of South Africa. Where it comes from: Zulu, Xhosa and Ndebele cooking. People usually eat it as a snack and for breakfast. Its main ingredients are dairy & cheese. It tastes sour.

Where Amasi comes from

Amasi is one of 25 signature dishes of South Africa on this map. See all dishes from KwaZulu-Natal.

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Food of South Africa

Dishes like Amasi in other countries

Same type of dish and similar main ingredients as Amasi:

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