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Malawi Culture

Malawian Recipes: Zigege

June 26, 2025 Praises Padambo Comments Off on Malawian Recipes: Zigege

A delicious fried potato recipe direct from the tea rooms of Malawi, you will love this crispy snack!

Malawi Culture

Malawian Recipes: Chigumu Breakfast Banana Cake

November 13, 2024 Praises Padambo Comments Off on Malawian Recipes: Chigumu Breakfast Banana Cake

A traditional Malawian breakfast or snack, Chigumu is a delicious banana cake that satisfies your sweet tooth while also being nutritious. Try it today!

Champunga Mkati
Malawi Culture

Unwrapping the Flavours Of Malawi: Champunga Mkati Recipe

June 25, 2024 Praises Padambo Comments Off on Unwrapping the Flavours Of Malawi: Champunga Mkati Recipe

It’s been a while since we last shared our Malawian recipes and we know you have been missing them. This week, we are back with yet another delicious recipe called Champunga Mkati. We are not sure of its English name but let’s call it Malawian rice dumplings. Read our latest blog to learn more about this tasty snack recipe.

Malawi Culture

How to Make Banana Fritters: Malawian Recipes

December 13, 2023 Molly Horn Comments Off on How to Make Banana Fritters: Malawian Recipes

Learn how to make this favorite Malawian street food, banana fritters. One of Malawi’s popular recipes, banana fritters are a popular food to get at the local market or make at home. This recipe is easy to make for someone who wants to try Malawian food for the first time.

How to Make Mpiru Otendera: Malawian Recipes
Malawi Culture

How to Make Mpiru Otendera: Malawian Recipes

September 13, 2023 Molly Horn Comments Off on How to Make Mpiru Otendera: Malawian Recipes

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.

a plate with a traditional Malawian meal of fish, nsima, relish, and beans on a coca-cola table mat.
Malawi Culture, Opinion

The Culture of Malawi: Malawian Food

August 2, 2023 Molly Horn Comments Off on The Culture of Malawi: Malawian Food

Introducing you to the culture of Malawi through a new series of articles! First in the series is the food of Malawi, an important part of culture and tradition. We’ll tell you about some traditional foods and even share some recipes! Read on for more.

A bowl of futali, sweet potato fritters
Malawi Culture

How to Make Futali: Malawian Recipes

May 23, 2023 Molly Horn Comments Off on How to Make Futali: Malawian Recipes

Learn how to make futali, a traditional breakfast meal in Malawi made from sweet potatoes and peanut flour.

Business Development, Malawi Culture

How to Make Thobwa: Malawian Recipes

August 18, 2022 aadami Comments Off on How to Make Thobwa: Malawian Recipes

Learn how to make thobwa, one of Malawi’s common traditional beverages, with Maness Nkhoma’s recipe. Maness is a FEM participant at Orant.

Malawi Culture

Learn to Make Nsima, Malawi’s Staple Food

May 6, 2021 aadami Comments Off on Learn to Make Nsima, Malawi’s Staple Food

Learn how to make nsima with a simple recipe! Nsima is the staple food in Malawi. It’s a thick porridge made out of maize flour and water.

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