Malawian Cuisine

5 dishes · Community built

Malawian Dishes

#1

Chambo Fish

★ 4.9246 ratings

Grilled or fried tilapia from Lake Malawi, the country's most celebrated fish.

#2

Nsima

★ 4.9319 ratings

Malawi's staple maize porridge, served firm alongside relishes and stews.

#3

Nkhwani

★ 4.6232 ratings

Pumpkin leaves stewed with groundnut flour into a rich, savory relish.

#4

Kondowole

★ 4.5349 ratings

A cassava-based porridge, a staple alternative to maize nsima in southern Malawi.

#5

Mbatata Cakes

★ 4.4254 ratings

Sweet potato fritters, fried until golden, a popular Malawian street snack.

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