RICE. IT'S KIND OF A BIG DEAL.
So, they eat a lot of rice in Madagascar. So much so, that the verb for eating a meal, "mihinam-bary," literally means, "to eat rice." Rice is the staple and foundation of most meals, with an accompanying dish, known as "laoka." In the highlands of the country, the laoka is usually in a tomato sauce, and in the coastal regions, coconut milk is often used. Mmmmm...coconut milk...
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| Rice and laoka |
Rice flour is also predominantly used in baking, such as bread and doughnuts.
Koba, a peanuty candy, is also made using rice flour and brown sugar, then wrapped in banana leaves and caramelized. OM NOM.
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| It's like a peanut wellington! |
Rice is mostly grown in the highlands of Madagascar, using traditional agricultural techniques.
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