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Mozambican gastronomy

Explore the unique flavours of Mozambican cuisine, a fusion of African, Portuguese and Arab influences.

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Main Dish Grilled Fish with Lemon and Piri-Piri Sauce Grilled fish with lemon and piri-piri sauce is one of the most appreciated dishes in Mozambican cuisine, especially in coastal areas, where… 2 min 2 servings Medium View recipe Main Dish Arroz de Marisco Arroz cremoso e perfumado, feito com camarão, lula, mexilhão e outros mariscos — uma explosão de sabores que une o melhor do mar e da cozin… 5 servings Medium View recipe Main Dish Cacana with White Rice Cacana is a bitter-tasting creeping plant, much appreciated in traditional Mozambican cuisine, especially in the southern region of the cou… 30 min 7 servings Easy View recipe Main Dish Peanut Curry with Beef Peanut curry with beef is a traditional Mozambican dish that combines intense flavors and creamy textures. It is highly appreciated in the… 2 min 8 servings Medium View recipe Main Dish Shrimp Curry Curry with fresh shrimp and coconut milk 30 min 6 servings Medium View recipe Main Dish Zambezia-style Chicken The Zambezia-style chicken is a traditional Mozambican dish, typical of the Zambezia region. It is prepared with chicken marinated in a ric… 40 min 4 servings Medium View recipe Main Dish Piri-Piri Chicken Grilled chicken marinated with piri-piri sauce 1 h 4 servings Medium View recipe Main Dish Crab Stew This seafood is prepared with vegetables. The recipe is very typical in the southern region of Mozambique. 1 h 5 servings Medium View recipe Main Dish Matapa Traditional dish made with cassava leaves, peanuts, shrimp and coconut milk. One of the most emblematic dishes of Mozambican cuisine, espec… 45 min 4 servings Medium View recipe

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