Food & Drink in Lilongwe

Lilongwe, Malawi

Go Nuts for Nkhotakota Honey

Food & Drink

Buzz over to the sweet side with Nkhotakota Honey, straight from the wilds of Malawi! Drizzle it over pancakes, slurp it from a spoon, or blend it in your tea. It's the golden nectar that'll have you buzzin' about Malawi's liquid gold!

Savor the Scrumptious Zitumbuwa

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Fried banana slices with a twist! Zitumbuwa is that sweet-tooth satisfier you didn't know you needed. Crunch into this golden, sweet, and sometimes ginger-kissed treat on a lazy afternoon for a taste of local indulgence.

Nibble on Ndiwo

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Dive into the world of Ndiwo, the unsung hero of side dishes. These stews are a riot of flavors, starring anything from beans to pumpkin leaves or even grasshoppers for the adventurous eaters. Scoop it with nsima, and you’ve got yourself a match made in Malawian heaven!

Devour Delicious Mkhwani

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Leafy greens take center stage with Mkhwani, a dish where the pumpkin leaves get the VIP treatment. Stewed to perfection with groundnut powder, it's like the veggie world's answer to a creamy stew. Pair it with nsima for a true Malawian feast!

Tuck Into Tasty Nsima

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Get your hands into the staple dish of Malawi, nsima, a thick maize porridge that'll stick to your ribs and make you feel like one of the locals. It's the ultimate belly-filler and pairs up with pretty much anything, but it's especially scrumptious with ndiwo (stew).