3 Worst Rated Malagasy Foods

Akoho sy voanio or poulet au coco is a traditional chicken dish originating from Madagascar. It's made with a combination of chicken pieces, coconut milk, tomatoes, onions, lemon juice, ginger, garlic, cayenne pepper, and seasonings such as salt and pepper. The meat is marinated in the lemon juice with salt and pepper, and it's then placed into a pan with sautéed onions and garlic. When the chicken is nearly done, the heat is reduced and the tomatoes and ginger are added to the pan, along with coconut milk. The dish is simmered until the sauce thickens and the meat is tender and fully cooked. Akoho sy voanio must be stirred during cooking, and once done, it's traditionally served with white rice on the side. The dish is especially popular during the festive Christmas season.Expand

Romazava is the national dish of Madagascar and a type of laoka – side dishes that are traditionally served with rice. This laoka is a stew made with a combination of local greens (paracress, anamamy, mustard greens), beef or zebu meat, tomatoes, and onions. Paracress (also known as toothache plant) has a mouth-numbing effect, similar to a local anesthetic, but it is hard to find it outside of Madagascar, so arugula and spinach are sometimes used instead. As mentioned before, romazava is traditionally served with rice, but the dish can also be additionally complemented with a serving of a spicy condiment called sakay, made with garlic, chili peppers, and ginger.Expand

Bonbon coco is a delicious candy originating from Madagascar, and it’s also popular on Reunion island. It consists of grated coconut, sugar, water, and just a pinch of salt. The ingredients are cooked over medium heat until the combination becomes thick and sticky and the liquid has evaporated. It is then shaped into chewy balls which should be firm, but not crunchy.Expand