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Grilled fish with lemon and piri-piri sauce is one of the most appreciated dishes in Mozambican cuisine, especially in coastal areas, where fresh fish is abundant. Normally fish such as snapper, sea bass, sawfish or grouper are used.
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Arroz leve e aromático, ideal para acompanhar pratos de marisco ou frango.
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Arroz cremoso e perfumado, feito com camarão, lula, mexilhão e outros mariscos — uma explosão de sabores que une o melhor do mar e da cozinha tradicional moçambicana e portuguesa.
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Cacana is a bitter-tasting creeping plant, much appreciated in traditional Mozambican cuisine, especially in the southern region of the country. Its scientific name is Momordica balsamina, and it belongs to the cucurbitaceae family - the same as cucumber and pumpkin.
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Peanut curry with beef is a traditional Mozambican dish that combines intense flavors and creamy textures. It is highly appreciated in the southern regions of the country, such as Maputo, Gaza and Inhambane, and represents a fusion between local ingredients and culinary techniques inherited from var
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The Zambezia-style chicken is a traditional Mozambican dish, typical of the Zambezia region. It is prepared with chicken marinated in a rich mixture of coconut milk, lemon, garlic, piri-piri (chili pepper), salt and aromatic herbs. After marinating, the chicken is grilled until golden and juicy.
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Grilled chicken marinated with piri-piri sauce
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This seafood is prepared with vegetables. The recipe is very typical in the southern region of Mozambique.
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