Nsima is not just food in Malawi. It is the meal, the gathering, the punctuation of a day.Nsima is eaten with the right hand only — a rule observed consistently across Malawian, Zambian, and Zimbabwean food culture. Landlocked Malawi has culinary traditions bursting fresh seafood and corn used in a variety of ways. Discover some of the common dishes to the area. Nsima, the Culinary Tradition of Malawi, is a compound name for the culinary and dietary tradition of Malawians as well as the name of a single component of this tradition, a form of thick porridge prepared with maize flour. Nsima is not just food in Malawi - it's life. Served with ndiwo (vegetable or meat relishes), nsima is eaten for lunch and dinner throughout the country.Discoverthe authentic regional dishes and local favorites that showcase Malawi's diverse culinary traditions. The classic food of Malawi is nsima, a patty made from cornmeal that is eaten with relish. You might hear that a meal is not complete if there is no nsima on the table. Given Malawi’s precarious food insecurity situation, transitioning from dehulled maize flour nsima to whole maize flour or less refined nsima, is imperative. Discoverthe richness of Malawi's food culture! Explore traditional dishes and cuisine in this landlocked country where people often savor Malawianfood.