The cuisine of Madagascar is one of the most interesting in the world and is influenced by French, Indian, African and Arabic cultures. The meals don’t really resemble the staple foods you see in most African countries, with the exception of gigantic portions of rice. Typical flavors incorporate generous usage of ginger, onion, garlic, curry powder, vanilla, lime juice and local vegetables. Many of the dishes were also part of royal dishes that the 19th-century monarchs routinely ate at festivals. Some of the cuisine might seem strange, but don’t worry, there aren’t any Madagascar hissing cockroaches on our list. Here are 10 foods from Madagascar that you have to try.

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