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Nutritional Values

🔥180kcal
💪2gProtein
🌾42gCarbs
🥑—Fat
🌿5gFibre
⚖️250 gServing

* Per serving · 250 g. May vary.

Mbatata Wofira

How to order / say it
Say it Mbatata Wofira — [m-bah-tah-tah woh-fee-rah]
Order I'll have Mbatata Wofira, please.
Locally Ndikufuna Mbatata Wofira, chonde.
Say locally

Simple dish of roasted sweet potatoes often enjoyed as a snack.

Why try it?

It’s a beloved street food in Zomba, perfect for appreciating the natural sweetness and simplicity of local produce.

How it tastes

The sweet potatoes are tender and caramelized with a smoky aroma from the roasting process.

Origin & History — first documented: 1920

Sweet potatoes became integrated into Malawian diets in the early 20th century, with roasting methods popularized in Zomba by locals.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🥕 500 g sweet potatoes
  • 🧂 1/2 tsp salt

Method

  1. 1 Clean and scrub the sweet potatoes.
  2. 2 Roast sweet potatoes over an open flame or in an oven.
  3. 3 Season with salt and serve warm.

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