Malawian culture has always been known as a treasure trove of wisdom, and proverbs being an integral part of our rich heritage. These timeless sayings have been passed on through generations, offering guidance, direction, and warnings that shape our values, beliefs, and daily lives. In our upcoming blog series, we will delve into the world of Malawian proverbs, exploring their meanings, contexts and significance. Read today's blog post which serves as an introduction to our journey.
How to Make Mpiru Otendera: Malawian Recipes
Best Malawian Recipes with Orant
Learn how to make this favorite Malawian dish, Mpiru Otendera. One of Malawi’s most popular recipes, Mpiru Otendera (mustard greens with peanut flour) is a nutritious and filling recipe that goes well with many meals.
Ingredients
- Mpiru (mustard greens),
- Nsinjiro (groundnut/peanut flour)
- Tomatoes
- Anyezi (onions)*
- Mchere (salt)
- Madzi (water)
How to Make Mpiru Otendera: A popular Malawian dish
Step 1: Clean the greens, tomatoes and onions then cut them into small pieces.
Step 2: Put a pot of water (one cup) on fire and let the water boil.
Step 3: Add salt to taste then add the greens.
Step 4: Cover the vegetables with a lid and let them cook for 3-5 minutes, then turn them.
Step 5: Add tomatoes, onions and groundnut flour to the greens. Cover them with a lid and let them boil for 5 minutes.
Step 6: Stir everything together, making sure it mixes well. If it tends to be too thick, at this point, you can add extra water.
Step 7: Let it simmer on low heat for another 5 minutes.
Step 8: Mpiru otendera is ready to serve.
Mpiru Ootendera is usually served with Nsima. However others serve it with rice or any other starch of their choice. Today, we are serving Mpiru Otendera with Nsima and Mbewa (mice). Mice are common in Malawi during this season and they are rich in protein yet cheap.
Like this post?
Learn how to make nsima, Malawi’s staple food!
Share on:
The Orant Journal
Read today’s blog about the children’s book, “As Big as the Sky”, a Malawian story about a brother and sister whose love for each other is as big as the sky.
“Orant respectfully serves and collaborates with our community in a sustainable way.”
Ever wondered why we always mention village chiefs and their involvement in Orant’s work? If yes, then today’s blog article is for you! In this article, we talk to Village Head of Kasese Village in Dowa, who tells us about her duties and why her involvement with Orant is important. Read today's blog article to learn more.
Recently, we read The End of Plenty by Joel K. Bourne Jr. An honest and sometimes scathing review of the Green Revolution, this book covers how monoculture crops have led to worsening hunger across the world. As the planet warms, the need is ever more urgent for us to find a solution to humanity’s desperate need to feed 9 billion people.
As we have discussed in some of our past blogs, Malawi Vision 2063 has three key pillars that guide the focus of the Vision. These three pillars are meant to build on each other to create the inclusively wealthy and self-reliant nation that they envision. In this blog, we will look at the third pillar of MW2063: Urbanisation.
Whether you are planning an African trip or just curious about the things we love about Malawi, read today’s blog to see the best things to do in Malawi!
Holidays are here again and we are so excited! Most of our team is taking time off with their families and loved ones, so please enjoy this blog while we are away. Celebrate the holidays with us the Malawian way!
Introducing you to the culture of Malawi through a series of articles! The culture of Malawi is strong in spirituality and most people are active in religious groups. We’ll tell you about Malawi’s main religions and the people who practice them. Read on for more.
As we have discussed in some of our past blogs, Malawi Vision 2063 has three key pillars that guide the focus of the Vision. These three pillars are meant to build on each other to create the inclusively wealthy and self-reliant nation that they envision. In this blog, we will look at the second pillar of MW2063: Industrialization.