Madagascar Recipes
An island apart, African, Asian, and wholly its own. Not sure what to eat in Madagascar? Start with Akoho sy Voanio (Coconut Chicken), Ravitoto sy Henakisoa, Koba Akondro and Mofo Gasy. Here are 9 authentic Madagascar recipes, each from a specific region, with cultural context and dietary substitutions for every table.
9 recipes
RomazavaAnalamanga (Antananarivo), Madagascar · easy · 1 h 15 minMadagascar’s national broth: zebu beef and mixed leafy greens with ginger and tomato, ladled over rice.
Romazava Mofo GasyAnalamanga (Antananarivo), Madagascar · medium · 1 h 35 minSlightly sweet fermented rice-flour cakes griddled in round moulds, "Malagasy bread" for breakfast.
Ravitoto sy HenakisoaAnalamanga (Antananarivo), Madagascar · medium · 1 h 35 minPounded cassava leaves slow-cooked with pork, garlic, and ginger, one of Madagascar's best-known dishes.
Koba AkondroAnalamanga (Antananarivo), Madagascar · medium · 2 h 20 minA dense steamed cake of banana, ground peanuts, and rice flour wrapped in banana leaf, a Malagasy street sweet.
Akoho sy Voanio (Coconut Chicken)Analamanga (Antananarivo), Madagascar · easy · 1 h 10 minChicken simmered in a spiced coconut sauce with tomato, ginger and saffron, a Malagasy dish beloved at Christmas.
Vary Amin'anana (Rice with Greens)Analamanga (Antananarivo), Madagascar · easy · 40 minSoft, soupy rice cooked with leafy greens and ginger, the everyday restorative bowl of the Malagasy highlands.
Lasary Voatabia (Malagasy Tomato and Onion Relish)Analamanga (Antananarivo), Madagascar · easy · 30 minDiced firm tomatoes with onion, spring onion, grated ginger and chili, sharpened with lime juice, the fresh relish spooned beside rice and rich stews all over Madagascar.
Mofo Sakay (Malagasy Chili Fritters)Analamanga (Antananarivo), Madagascar · easy · 30 minLittle savoury fritters of a thick flour and egg batter packed with watercress, spring onion, tomato and red chili, fried golden by the spoonful and eaten hot.
Lasopy (Malagasy Puréed Vegetable Soup)Analamanga (Antananarivo), Madagascar · easy · 2 h 5 minCarrots, turnip, green beans, tomato and spring onions simmered in a broth made from veal or beef bones, then puréed into a smooth, thick soup and served hot with a little sakay chilli paste.
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