Food in Malawi:

Nsima is the staple food of Malawi eaten daily by a majority of the country’s population. The dish is prepared by mixing maize flour in boiling water to a non-sticky pasty mix. Nsima is also enjoyed as the staple food in many countries in East, Central and Southern Africa and may be known by different names in these countries.

Nsima is not eaten on its own and is usually had with vegetables or stews including fish, chicken and beef. Maize is widely grown in farms around the country. Other foods grown locally include; sweet potato, peanuts, banana, macadamia nuts, sorghum, cassava, potatoes and a variety of seasonal fruits and vegetables. These are usually sold in local markets. Fresh fish from Lake Malawi is also available.