Broths
Rompatsa
Madagascar
A broth of tiny dried shrimp with sweet potato leaves and beef, traditionally cooked for women after childbirth.
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A broth of tiny dried shrimp with sweet potato leaves and beef, traditionally cooked for women after childbirth.
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Made at home rather than sold. The patsa — the dried shrimp — are used whole and eaten with the broth.
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