Malagasy cuisine revolves around rice — the main staple. Madagascar holds the world record for rice consumption per capita. Yes, you read that correctly: the Malagasy people are the world’s biggest rice consumers, ahead of the Chinese.
The great classics of Malagasy cuisine include “romazava” (a stew of leafy greens with beef), “ravitoto” (cassava leaves often mixed with pork), as well as prawns, crabs, lobsters, and many other exotic products. The typical Malagasy meal consists of a dish of rice with a side dish or accompaniment, a fresh salad or achard, finishing with fresh fruit and sometimes coffee.