Vary amin anana is a traditional dish originating from Madagascar. It's made with a combination of onions, ginger, tomatoes, oil, water, rice, and collard greens or other leafy greens such as Swiss chard or kale. Rice is a Malagasy staple that's usually eaten three times a day in the country.

Kabaro au curry is a traditional dish originating from Madagascar. It’s usually made with a combination of lima beans, onions, tomatoes, olive oil, curry powder, garlic, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. The beans are soaked overnight and cooked in a pot along with onions sautéed in olive oil, garlic, spices, and tomatoes.

Lasary avocat is a traditional salad originating from Madagascar. This simple salad is usually made with a combination of avocado, scallions, tomatoes, and a dressing consisting of lemon juice, olive oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper. The avocado is lengthwise, and the pit is removed.

Bonbon coco is a delicious candy originating from Madagascar, and it’s also popular on Reunion island. It consists of grated coconut, sugar, water, and just a pinch of salt. The ingredients are cooked over medium heat until the combination becomes thick and sticky and the liquid has evaporated.

Kida amin'ny voanio is a traditional dish originating from Madagascar. It’s usually made with a combination of green bananas or plantains, coconut milk, brown sugar, salt, cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, and vanilla. The bananas are cut into thick slices and cooked in coconut milk with the remaining ingredients over medium heat.

Lasary voatabia is a traditional tomato and onion salad originating from Madagascar. It's typically made with a combination of seeded and chopped tomatoes, thinly sliced green onions, lime juice, salt, grated ginger, hot sauce such as Tabasco, and black pepper.

Lasopy is a traditional soup originating from Madagascar. This hearty soup is made with vegetables such as turnips, green beans, tomatoes, carrots, green onions, potatoes, and leeks. The vegetables are simmered in a pot with meat bones for extra flavor, and once tender, they're puréed into a thick and smooth soup.

Trondro gasy is a traditional fish dish originating from the highlands of Madagascar. The dish is usually made with a combination of onions, oil, tomatoes, garlic, salt, pepper, curry powder, watercress, and pieces of tilapia fish. The fish is added to the sauce, and some water is added to the pan in order for the dish to simmer until everything is fully cooked and the liquid has evaporated.

Mofo gasy is one of the most popular street food items in Madagascar, a bread made from a batter of sweetened rice flour that is cooked over charcoal in greased molds. The bread has a circular shape due to the molds in which it is cooked. It is traditionally served for breakfast and paired with a cup of coffee.