Chinaka, Chikande
Disa sp.
Family: Orchidaceae
What it is like
A ground orchid. It forms tubers.
There are about 125 Disa species in Central and Southern Africa.
Where it is found
A tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, East Africa, Malawi
How it is used for food
The tubers are washed, pounded, the skin removed, dried in the sun then repounded. They are then boiled in water and then dried. This is then boiled with salt and eaten.
Edible parts
Tubers, root