Welcome to the Celtnet Recipes Madagascar Recipes Home Page

Welcome to the Celtnet Recipes section for recipes from the East African country of Madagascar. Here you will find all the recipes from Madagascar on this site all gathered into one place. I have attempted to gather together here as many Malagasy recipes as possible. The current collection represents the largest gathering of Malagasy recipes into one place on the web today. (Just scroll down for the recipes, they follow the brief introduction to Madagascar given below.)

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Madagascar and its Cuisine

Madagascar, officially: Repoblikan'i Madagasikara; République de Madagascar; Republic of Madagascar is an island nation in the Indian ocean. Its relative isolation and equatorial position has made it biologically very diverse. Indiied, the island is estimaged to be home to 5% of the world's plant and animal populations (80% of which are unique to Madagascar). It also seems to have been settled by humans relatively late, with its original population deriving from Polynesia between 1500 and 1000 BCE. The capital and largest city is Antananarivo and it gained independence from France on 26th June, 1960. Madagascar's population is predominantly of mixed Austronesian (Pacific Islander) and African origin, though those who are visibly Pacific Islander in appearance and culture are the minority, found in the highland regions. The Malagasy language shares some 90% of its basic vocabulary with the Maanyan language from the region of the Barito River in southern Borneo. Official languages are Malagasy, French and English (which is gaining in importance). Half the population practice native beliefs (mostly animism) with 45% Christians and the remainder being Muslims. The cuisine of Madagascar is very diverse, showing influences from France, China, India, and to a lesser extent East African and Arabian cultures. The traditional meal consists of a base of rice (vary) with some form of accompaniment (laoka).

Being an island in the Indian ocean, Malagasy cuisine is derived from many sources and traditions. Curries, derived from India, are an important aspect of the cuisine. There is also an extensive Malay influence and thus foods containing pork and lamb are an important part of the diet. African stews are also common, though they are often flavoured with curry powder. Seafood also presents an important aspect of the diet and fish dishes served with rice are common.


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The alphabetical list of recipes from Madagascar follows (limited to 100 recipes per page). There are 8 recipes in total:


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Akoho sy Voanio
(Chicken in Coconut Milk)
     Origin: Madagascar
Lasary Voatabia
(Tomato and Spring Onion Salad)
     Origin: Madagascar
Varenga
(Roast, Shredded, Beef)
     Origin: Madagascar
Duck and Ginger Stew
     Origin: Madagascar
Lasopy
(Madagascar Vegetable Soup)
     Origin: Madagascar
Vary Amin Anana
(Hot Pepper Beef)
     Origin: Madagascar
Kitoza
     Origin: Madagascar
Sakay
     Origin: Madagascar

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West African Vegetarian Pepper Soup with Black-eyed Bean Cakes

By gwydion | Published 2008-02-05 20:12:08 | 2008 Recipes and Cookery Articles |

Recipe Information:

The recipe here for moy-moy with pepper soup gives a vegetarian version of the classic West African 'pepper soup' (chilli-based stew). The moy-moy (or steamed black-eyed bean cakes) represent a Nigerian classic that's typically steamed in banana or plantain leaves. I've adapted the recipe to make them more muffin-like (which is better in terms of providing a substantial vegetarian meal).

The Foods and Recipes of Ethiopia

By gwydion | Published 2008-10-09 22:22:24 | 2008 Recipes and Cookery Articles |

Recipe Information:

Ethiopia is one of the most ethnically, geographically and religiously divers countries in the World. Indeed, it's one of the world's oldest countries and the second country to have become officially Christianized. Ethiopian cuisine is also unique and wholly native and here you will find a taster of that cuisine, with a classic bread and stew combination.

Eggs in Cookery - the Magic of Eggs

By gwydion | Published 2008-11-09 09:10:33 | 2008 Recipes and Cookery Articles |

Recipe Information:

The egg is one of nature's finest storage foods, packed with protein and fats. Chickens have been domesticated several times throughout human history and they are mankind's commonest domesticated animal, raised for meat and eggs. Here you will learn a little about eggs, why they are important in cookery and how they have been used throughout the ages.

Fusion Foods and Fusion Cooking

By gwydion | Published 2008-12-30 08:06:37 | 2008 Recipes and Cookery Articles |

Recipe Information:

Fusion cooking is the blending of ingredients and cooking techniques from different areas of the globe. Though most people thing of Asian-influenced dishes as being typically 'Fusion' modern Fusion cuisines can represent dishes influenced by the foods of any region of the world. Though South-east Asian, African, Middle Eastern and Indian influences tend to predominate. Here you will learn a little more about fusion cookery and will be presented with a classic Australian fusion dish.

The Traditional Cooking of England

By gwydion | Published 2008-06-22 13:58:47 | 2008 Recipes and Cookery Articles |

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Much of what we know, historically, about English cookery originates from the grand houses, as only these recipes were written down in recipes. The food of the 'common man' had to rely on oral tradition to be transmitted through the ages. As a result we know far more about the cookery of the grand houses than the cookery of the common man. This all changed in the Victorian ear with the rise of the middle classes and the adoption of recipes, spices and cookery methods from elsewhere in the world.

The Origins and Importance of Main Courses

By gwydion | Published 2008-11-23 22:38:39 | 2008 Recipes and Cookery Articles |

Recipe Information:

The main course is the most important part of any formal meal, with preceding courses leading up to it. Here you will learn a little more about main courses as well as how they developed in Ancient Rome. In additional a recipe for a classic Roman main course is provided.

Traditional Marmalade Recipes of Scotland

By gwydion | Published 2008-06-19 07:58:28 | 2008 Recipes and Cookery Articles |

Recipe Information:

According to tradition, marmalade came to Scotland in 1797 when Mrs Janet Keiller had to do something with a ship-load of ripe oranges her husband had bought. From this was born Dundee Marmalade and this bitter-sweet product has been a traditional part of Scottish cookery ever since. Here you will find recipes that include marmalade as an essential ingredient.

Baking Breads with Non-wheat Constituents

By gwydion | Published 2008-09-15 16:11:09 | 2008 Recipes and Cookery Articles |

Recipe Information:

Bread relies on wheat and barley for it's property as a bread for it's the gluten in these grains that allows bread to rise and keep its shape and texture. However, it is possible to add up to 20% other ingredients into a bread dough and if you add pea or bean flour then you can prepare a bread recipe that provide for all the essential amino acids you need. This article tells you about how breads works and gives you a basic recipe for a wheat bread containing maize flour.

Classic Curry Recipes - Create the Perfect Curry

By gwydion | Published 2008-10-24 11:54:49 | 2008 Recipes and Cookery Articles |

Recipe Information:

A curry in a South Asian or Southeast Asian dish of meat or vegetables cooked in a spiced gravy. The traditions of classic curries lie in India (and the name derives from there) but these days curries have become a truly international dish. Here a classic spice blend and classic curry made from it is presented.

How to Prepare a Vegetable Pot Roast

By gwydion | Published 2008-02-29 20:49:10 | 2008 Recipes and Cookery Articles |

Recipe Information:

Pot roasts are the preserve of the meat-eater as they need a solid lump of meat to make them work. The difficulty of producing a vegetable pot roast is in replicating the job of the meat in the dish. This recipe does that and allows vegetarians to enjoy the texture and flavour of this classic dish.


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