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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.
The flesh is scooped out with a spoon, and each half is served on a plate with chopped onions and diced tomatoes sprinkled on top. The dressing is poured over the salad, and lasary avocat is ready to be enjoyed. This salad can also be served as an accompaniment to main dishes.
MAIN INGREDIENTS
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.
The ingredients are mixed in a bowl, and the salad is then left to chill in the fridge. It's recommended to garnish lasary voatabia with chopped parsley or coriander before serving. This salad is often served as a side dish to poulet au coco and romazava, or used as a topping for sandwiches.
In Madagascar, laoka is the name given to a variety of side dishes and accompaniments that are served with rice. Most laokas are served in some type of sauce – in coastal areas the ingredients are usually prepared with coconut milk, while in the highlands the sauce is based on tomatoes.
Here are just some of the ingredients used for laoka: cassava leaves, peanuts, groundnuts, seafood, various local greens, yams, maize, and sweet potatoes. Some laokas are also served with a spicy condiment called sakay, made with chili peppers, ginger, and garlic.
VARIATIONS OF Laoka
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