Small field mice caught during harvest season, roasted whole over coals, a traditional seasonal delicacy.
Nutrition & Info
Equipment Needed
Presentation Guide
Instructions
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Clean and gut field mice.
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Season with salt.
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Skewer and roast over hot coals.
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Turn until crispy all over.
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Squeeze lemon and serve.
Did You Know?
Mbewa hunting is a communal activity during maize harvest when mice are flushed from fields.
Chef's Notes
The Story Behind Mbewa
Mbewa, or roasted field mice, is one of Malawi's most ancient traditional foods, with roots in pre-agricultural hunting and gathering practices that predate recorded history. The seasonal harvest of mice from agricultural fields during the dry season has been a communal activity for centuries, particularly in central and southern Malawi. Though sometimes viewed with curiosity by outsiders, mbewa remains a valued seasonal delicacy that connects modern Malawians to their deep ancestral food traditions.
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