Food is, of course, really important, to the point where only specialists really ever make it. The equivalent of breakfasts are reasonably simple, but they get more complex from there.
Morning meal:
Meals are eaten in the very early morning, accompanied by gossip and games, before everyone goes off to work. Common morning meals are: porridge from grains, a cheap meal; jjagobassi'rilasi a slice of ham on top of a thin piece of flatbread with a cream sauce; a bowl of brown rice with an egg and sliced ham mixed in; or in some port cities, a plate of small fish with vegetables.
Mid-day meals:
After work, people go to a favorite pa’dajjabak and have a long meal with friends. These meals are where rita cuisine gets spicier, bigger, and grander. Examples are:
Late meal:
The foods eaten in a late meal are often the same as the foods eaten mid-day; however, there is much more of it. Late meals are a happy, drunken affair, with gambling and gossip.
To drink:
The most popular alcoholic drink is hingo, a beverage made from several fruits and the grain jol.
Fruit juices are quite popular, with a large variety from different areas.
Water is often flavored with fruits.