Nsima (maize porridge) with relish of greens, beans or fish. Chambo, a lake fish, is the national fish.
History
Maize came from the Americas and became the central food. Lake Malawi provides many species of fish.
Ingredients
- Maize flour
- Chambo fish
- Groundnuts
- Beans
- Pumpkin leaves
- Tomato
How it's made
- Stir maize flour in boiling water until thick for nsima
- Grill or stew fish
- Cook greens with tomato and groundnuts
- Eat with the hand
Photos: ingredients, making & serving
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What Malawi drinks
Chibuku, Carlsberg Malawi, Kuche Kuche
Ratings & notes
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