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Angola Cuisine

Africa · Central Africa

85 recipes

Signature Angola Dishes

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Arroz de Coco e Papaia

A delightful and subtly sweet rice dish from Angola, Arroz de Coco e Papaia balances the creamy richness of coconut milk with the tropical sweetness of papaya. It's often served as a side dish or a light dessert.

Angola·Easy·30 minutes

Arroz de Coentros

Um arroz perfumado e vibrante, repleto do frescor dos coentros, este prato é um acompanhamento versátil e saboroso, comum na culinária angolana.

Angola·Easy·45 minutes

Arroz de Feijão Angolano

A simple yet flavorful rice and bean dish, a staple in Angolan households. This version combines fluffy rice with tender beans in a savory base, often enhanced with aromatic vegetables.

Angola·Easy·1 hour

Arroz de Feijão Preto Angolano

A comforting and flavorful rice and black bean dish, Arroz de Feijão Preto Angolano is a staple that combines simple ingredients for a satisfying meal.

Angola·Medium·1 hour 15 minutes

Arroz de Marisco Angolano

A flavorful Angolan seafood rice dish, rich with the taste of the ocean and aromatic spices. This dish is a testament to Angola's coastal bounty, often prepared with a variety of fresh seafood.

Angola·Easy·55 minutes

Arroz de Miúdos de Galinha

A flavorful rice dish made with chicken giblets (livers, hearts, gizzards), simmered in a savory broth with onions, garlic, and spices. It's a comforting and economical dish often served as a main course.

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Angola·Medium·1 hour 15 minutes

Bacalhau à Gomes de Sá

A beloved Portuguese-inspired dish adapted in Angola, featuring salt cod, potatoes, onions, and hard-boiled eggs, baked until tender and flavorful. This version emphasizes the rich, comforting flavors often found in Angolan adaptations of classic dishes.

Angola·Medium·1 hour 35 minutes

Cabidela de Galinha

A rich and flavorful chicken stew made with chicken blood, vinegar, onions, and spices, often served with rice or funge.

Angola·Medium·3 hours

Cabrito Assado com Batata Doce

A flavorful roasted goat dish, often prepared for special occasions, featuring tender goat meat marinated and slow-roasted with sweet potatoes, infused with aromatic herbs and spices.

Angola·Hard·2 hours 30 minutes

Cabrito Assado com Batata Doce e Ginguba

A hearty roasted goat dish, marinated and slow-cooked with sweet potatoes and a rich peanut sauce (ginguba), offering a blend of savory, sweet, and nutty flavors.

Angola·Hard·3 hours

Cabrito Assado com Molho de Gindungo

Succulent roasted goat served with a rich and flavorful Gindungo (African bird's eye chili) sauce, a classic Angolan dish that balances tender meat with a spicy kick.

Angola·Medium·3 hours

Cabrito Assado no Forno

A flavorful roasted goat dish, often prepared for special occasions, featuring a marinade of herbs, garlic, and spices, resulting in tender and aromatic meat.

Angola·Hard·3 hours

Cabrito Assado no Molho de Ginguba

A flavorful roasted goat dish, marinated and served with a rich peanut sauce, showcasing a popular combination of flavors in Angolan cuisine.

Angola·Medium·2 hours 30 minutes

Caldeirada de Cabrito

A hearty and flavorful goat stew, Caldeirada de Cabrito is a traditional Angolan dish often prepared for special occasions. It combines tender goat meat with aromatic spices, vegetables, and sometimes Portuguese influences like chouriço, simmered in a rich broth.

Angola·Medium·2 hours

Caldeirada de Cabrito Angolana

A hearty and flavorful goat stew, Caldeirada de Cabrito Angolana is a traditional dish often prepared for special occasions and celebrations, showcasing a rich blend of Angolan and Portuguese influences. It features tender goat meat slow-cooked with vegetables and a touch of spice.

Angola·Medium·1 hour 10 minutes

Caldeirada de Peixe com Mandioca e Leite de Coco

A flavorful fish stew cooked with cassava (mandioca) and enriched with creamy coconut milk, offering a taste of coastal Angolan cuisine.

Angola·Medium·1 hour 10 minutes

Calulu de Camarão

A flavorful Angolan stew featuring shrimp cooked with a variety of vegetables, palm oil, and spices. It's a rich and savory dish often served with funge or rice.

Angola·Medium·2 hours

Calulu de Carne de Porco com Ginguba

A rich and savory pork stew simmered in a flavorful peanut sauce, infused with traditional Angolan spices and vegetables. This dish offers a comforting and hearty meal, often served with funge or rice.

Angola·Medium·1 hour 55 minutes

Calulu de Carne de Porco com Quiabo

A hearty and flavorful Angolan stew featuring tender pork, okra, and a rich tomato-based sauce, often served with funge or rice.

Angola·Hard·3 hours

Calulu de Carne de Vaca

A hearty and complex stew made with dried beef, various leafy greens, and palm oil. Calulu is a beloved dish known for its deep flavors and slow-cooked tenderness.

Angola·Medium·2 hours 25 minutes

Calulu de Carne de Vaca com Quiabo e Ginguba

A rich and savory stew made with beef, okra (quiabo), and ground peanuts (ginguba), simmered in a flavorful tomato-based sauce. This dish is a staple in Angolan cuisine, known for its depth of flavor and comforting texture.

Angola·Medium·2 hours

Calulu de Carne Seca

A hearty and savory stew made with dried beef (carne seca), various vegetables like okra and pumpkin leaves, and often flavored with palm oil.

Angola·Medium·1 hour 40 minutes

Calulu de Frango com Quiabo

A flavorful and hearty stew featuring chicken and okra, simmered in a rich sauce with palm oil and aromatic spices. This dish is a comforting staple in Angolan cuisine, often served with funge or rice.

Angola·Medium·2 hours

Calulu de Galinha

Calulu de Galinha is a flavorful and hearty chicken stew, a variation of the more commonly known fish or meat calulu. This version features chicken simmered with a rich blend of vegetables like spinach, okra, and eggplant, seasoned with palm oil, tomatoes, and spices. It's a comforting dish, often served with funge or rice.

Angola·Medium·1 hour 15 minutes

Calulu de Ostras

Calulu de Ostras is a rich and flavorful stew made with fresh oysters, a medley of vegetables, and palm oil, offering a taste of Angola's coastal cuisine.

Angola·Medium·2 hours

Calulu de Peixe

A flavorful and aromatic fish stew, Calulu de Peixe is a staple in Angolan cuisine, often prepared with dried or fresh fish, vegetables like okra and spinach, and palm oil.

Angola·Medium·2 hours

Calulu de Peixe Angolano

A rich and flavorful Angolan fish stew, Calulu de Peixe is a hearty dish featuring a medley of vegetables, dried and fresh fish, and the distinctive flavor of red palm oil. It's a staple in Angolan cuisine, often served with funge.

Angola·Medium·1 hour 55 minutes

Calulu de Porco

A rich and savory pork stew, Calulu de Porco is a hearty Angolan dish featuring tender pork simmered with vegetables in a flavorful sauce.

Angola·Medium·2 hours

Calulu de Porco com Ginguba

A rich and savory pork stew simmered with groundnuts (ginguba) and a medley of vegetables, offering a taste of traditional Angolan home cooking.

Angola·Medium·2 hours 30 minutes

Caril de Cabrito

Um caril aromático e saboroso de cabrito, cozido lentamente com uma mistura de especiarias, batatas e, por vezes, pimentões, oferecendo uma rica tapeçaria de sabores africanos e influências de outras cozinhas.

Angola·Medium·1 hour 55 minutes

Carne de Porco com Ginguba

A savory and rich pork dish cooked in a flavorful peanut sauce, showcasing the popular use of ginguba (peanuts) in Angolan cuisine. This dish offers a delightful balance of tender pork and the creamy, nutty notes of the peanut sauce, often served with a staple like funge or rice.

Angola·Medium·1 hour 50 minutes

Carne de Vaca com Ginguba e Legumes

Tender chunks of beef simmered in a rich peanut sauce with a medley of fresh vegetables. This hearty and flavorful dish is a comforting staple in Angolan cuisine.

Angola·Medium·2 hours 20 minutes

Carne de Vaca com Quiabos

A hearty beef and okra stew, showcasing the common use of okra in Angolan cuisine. This dish is a flavorful combination of tender beef and tender okra in a savory tomato-based sauce.

Angola·Medium·1 hour 55 minutes

Carne de Vaca Guisada com Batata Doce

A comforting and savory beef stew slow-cooked with sweet potatoes, onions, tomatoes, and aromatic spices, offering a delightful balance of sweet and savory flavors.

Angola·Medium·1 hour 55 minutes

Carne de Vaca Guisada com Quiabo e Ginguba

A hearty and flavorful Angolan beef stew featuring tender chunks of beef simmered with okra and a rich peanut sauce, often served with funge or rice.

Angola·Medium·2 hours 30 minutes

Carne de Vaca Guisada com Quiabos e Ginguba

A rich and savory beef stew, slow-cooked with okra and ground peanuts (ginguba), creating a thick, flavorful sauce that is a staple in Angolan homes.

Angola·Medium·1 hour

Caruru de Camarão

A flavorful and aromatic stew featuring shrimp and okra, Caruru de Camarão is a testament to the diverse influences in Angolan cuisine. This dish combines the sweetness of shrimp with the unique texture of okra, often enhanced by the richness of palm oil and the depth of ground peanuts.

Angola·Medium·1 hour 50 minutes

Chiku Moamba

A rich and flavorful chicken stew made with palm nut concentrate (m'bamba), onions, tomatoes, and spices. It's a staple in Angolan cuisine, often served with funge or rice.

Angola·Medium·1 hour 55 minutes

Chilicanga de Carne de Vaca

A hearty and flavorful beef stew, Chilicanga de Carne de Vaca is a staple in Angolan cuisine, known for its rich tomato and peanut base, often served with funge or rice.

Angola·Medium·2 hours 20 minutes

Feijão com Banana Frita

A comforting and flavorful dish combining slow-cooked beans in a rich, savory sauce with sweet, fried plantains. This dish highlights the interplay of savory and sweet flavors common in Angolan cuisine.

Angola·Medium·3 hours

Feijoada Angolana

A hearty and flavorful stew, Feijoada Angolana is a variation of the Portuguese classic, adapted with local Angolan ingredients. It typically features white beans, chicken, and chorizo, simmered in a rich sauce with vegetables like cabbage and carrots, often enhanced with red palm oil for an authentic touch.

Angola·Hard·3 hours

Feijoada de Cabrito Angolana

A hearty and flavorful stew made with tender goat meat and beans, simmered in a rich sauce with aromatic spices. This Angolan take on feijoada is a comforting and deeply satisfying dish.

Angola·Medium·2 hours 30 minutes

Fofo com Carne Seca

Fofo com Carne Seca is a hearty and traditional Angolan dish featuring a dense, cassava-based porridge (fofo) served with flavorful dried beef (carne seca). It's a staple that embodies the rustic and satisfying nature of Angolan cuisine.

Angola·Medium·1 hour 50 minutes

Frango Assado com Gindungo

A flavorful roasted chicken marinated in a blend of Angolan spices, including the fiery gindungo (African bird's eye chili), garlic, and herbs, then slow-roasted to perfection.

Angola·Easy·30 minutes

Fried Caterpillars

A unique and protein-rich Angolan delicacy, Catatos features caterpillars fried with garlic, and can be enhanced with onions and peppers. Often served with rice or Funge, it's known for its surprisingly pleasant texture and nutritional value.

Angola·Easy·40 minutes

Fumbua Elambani Na Mafuta Ya Nguba

A flavorful and unique Angolan dish featuring spinach cooked with peanut butter, tomatoes, and palm oil. It's a testament to the rich culinary traditions of Central Africa, offering an earthy, nutty, and satisfying taste.

Angola·Easy·30 minutes

Funge de Bombó

Funge de Bombó is a staple Angolan dish, a dense porridge made from cassava flour. It's known for its smooth, sticky texture and mild flavor, making it an ideal accompaniment to stews and sauces. The preparation involves a traditional method of pounding cassava, though modern recipes often use pre-ground cassava flour for convenience. It's a fundamental part of Angolan cuisine, consumed across the country.

Angola·Medium·2 hours

Funje com Carne Seca

Funje com Carne Seca is a hearty and traditional Angolan meal that combines the staple side dish, Funje (a dense porridge made from cassava flour), with flavorful dried meat (carne seca). The carne seca is typically rehydrated and then stewed with onions, tomatoes, and spices, creating a rich and savory accompaniment to the relatively plain Funje. This dish represents the resourceful use of ingredients in Angolan cuisine and is a comforting staple, often enjoyed in homes across the country.

Angola·Medium·1 hour 5 minutes

Gindungo de Frango Angolano

A spicy and flavorful chicken dish marinated and cooked with 'gindungo', a traditional Angolan chili paste, along with other aromatic spices. This dish offers a delightful kick of heat and complex flavors.

Angola·Medium·3 hours

Gindungo-Marinated Goat Stew

A rich and flavorful goat stew, traditionally served on Angola's Independence Day, featuring tender goat meat slow-cooked in a spicy marinade with a blend of vegetables and the distinctive warmth of palm oil.

Angola·Medium·1 hour 50 minutes

Kissuto Rombo

Kissuto Rombo is a traditional Angolan dish featuring roasted goat meat marinated in a flavorful blend of garlic, lemon juice, and spices. It's often prepared for special occasions and served with rice and chips.

Angola·Medium·2 hours 20 minutes

Kissuto Rombo com Ginguba

Kissuto Rombo is a traditional Angolan roasted goat dish marinated in a flavorful blend of garlic, lemon juice, and spices. This variation incorporates 'ginguba' (peanuts) for added richness and a nutty depth, creating a truly unique and savory experience.

Angola·Medium·2 hours 20 minutes

Kissuto Rombo de Cabrito

A traditional Angolan dish featuring tender, slow-roasted goat meat marinated in a flavorful blend of garlic, lemon, and spices, often served with rice or chips.

Angola·Easy·1 hour 5 minutes

Kizaca

Kizaca is a popular vegetarian dish from Angola, featuring tender cassava leaves simmered in a rich, creamy sauce made from ground peanuts. It's a flavorful and nutritious side dish that highlights the use of local ingredients.

Angola·Medium·1 hour 55 minutes

Moamba de Cacusso

A rich and flavorful stew made with palm oil, chicken, and a variety of vegetables and spices, offering a distinct taste from the more common Muamba de Galinha.

Angola·Medium·1 hour 15 minutes

Moamba de Cacusso com Camarão

A rich and flavorful stew made with palm oil, dried fish (cacusso), shrimp, and vegetables, often served with funge.

Angola·Medium·1 hour

Moamba de Gamba

A rich and flavorful shrimp stew made with palm oil (dendê), okra, and various vegetables, often served with funge or rice.

Angola·Medium·1 hour 5 minutes

Moamba de Ginguba

A rich and flavorful peanut stew, often made with chicken or other meats, showcasing the importance of groundnuts in Angolan cuisine. This version focuses on a hearty, vegetable-forward preparation.

Angola·Medium·1 hour 55 minutes

Moamba de Ginguba com Frango

A rich and flavorful Angolan chicken stew made with peanut butter, tomatoes, and okra, often served with funge (a cornmeal or cassava porridge). This dish highlights the use of groundnuts, a staple in Angolan cuisine.

Angola·Medium·1 hour 55 minutes

Moamba de Ginguba com Galinha

A rich and comforting Angolan chicken stew made with ground peanuts (ginguba), palm oil, and a blend of aromatic spices. This dish is a flavorful representation of Angolan home cooking, often served with funge or rice.

Angola·Medium·1 hour 20 minutes

Moamba de Peixe com Batata Doce

A flavorful fish stew cooked in a rich palm nut sauce (moamba) and served with sweet potatoes, a staple in Angolan cuisine.

Angola·Medium·1 hour 45 minutes

Muamba de Galinha

Muamba de Galinha is the national dish of Angola, a rich and flavorful chicken stew braised in palm oil (dendê) with tender chunks of chicken, sweet butternut squash, okra, and a hint of heat from Scotch bonnet peppers. It's traditionally served with funge, a cassava porridge.

Angola·Medium·1 hour 10 minutes

Muamba de Galinha com Quiabo

A rich and flavorful Angolan chicken stew, Muamba de Galinha, is a national dish made with chicken, red palm oil (dendê), garlic, okra, and sometimes butternut squash. It's known for its distinctive red color and savory taste, often served with funge or rice.

Angola·Medium·45 minutes

Mufete de Camarão com Pirão de Milho

A flavorful dish featuring grilled prawns served with pirão, a traditional Angolan cornmeal porridge, often accompanied by a fresh tomato and onion relish.

Angola·Easy·1 hour 20 minutes

Mufete de Feijão com Banana Frita

A flavorful and satisfying dish featuring slow-cooked beans in a rich, savory sauce, traditionally prepared with palm oil and spices. It is typically served with perfectly fried ripe plantains, offering a delightful balance of sweet and savory.

Angola·Medium·1 hour

Mufete de Galinha

A flavorful grilled chicken dish, Mufete de Galinha is a popular Angolan meal often enjoyed during special occasions. It features chicken marinated and grilled to perfection, typically served with a savory sauce.

Angola·Medium·1 hour 15 minutes

Mufete de Peixe

Mufete de Peixe is a traditional Angolan dish, particularly popular in Luanda, featuring grilled or roasted fish served with a flavorful sauce and often accompanied by starchy sides like yams, cassava, or plantains. The fish is typically seasoned and grilled to perfection, while the sauce is a vibrant mix of onions, tomatoes, and chili peppers, often enhanced with palm oil for a distinctive flavor. It's a celebratory dish, often enjoyed during gatherings and special occasions, showcasing Angola's rich coastal culinary heritage.

Angola·Medium·2 hours

Mufete de Peixe Seco

Mufete de Peixe Seco is a variation of the classic Angolan Mufete, specifically using dried fish. This dish offers a concentrated, savory flavor profile, typically served with boiled plantains, sweet potatoes, and a flavorful bean sauce.

Angola·Easy·50 minutes

Peixe Frito com Molho de Tomate e Cebola

Crispy fried fish served with a simple yet flavorful sauce of tomatoes and onions, a common and beloved dish across Angola.

Angola·Easy·35 minutes

Peixe Grelhado com Molho de Gindungo

Grilled fish, typically a firm white fish, marinated and served with a vibrant and tangy Gindungo sauce, a popular Angolan condiment made from bird's eye chilies.

Angola·Easy·45 minutes

Peixe Grelhado com Molho de Ginguba

Grilled fish served with a rich and savory peanut sauce (molho de ginguba), a staple in Angolan cuisine, offering a delightful combination of smoky fish and creamy, nutty sauce.

Angola·Medium·55 minutes

Peixe Grelhado com Molho de Ginguba e Legumes

Grilled fish, typically a firm white fish, served with a creamy peanut (ginguba) sauce and a side of mixed steamed or sautéed vegetables. A lighter yet flavorful Angolan preparation.

Angola·Easy·40 minutes

Peixe Grelhado com Molho de Piri-Piri

Freshly grilled fish, often a whole fish, marinated and served with a fiery and aromatic piri-piri sauce, a staple of Angolan coastal cuisine.

Angola·Medium·55-65 minutes

Peixe no Barco

A unique and flavorful way of preparing fish, typically sea bream or similar white fish, stuffed with a mixture of vegetables, herbs, and sometimes breadcrumbs, then baked or grilled. It's named 'fish in a boat' due to the way the fish is prepared to hold its filling.

Angola·Medium·1 hour

Peixe no Molho de Tomate e Ginguba

A flavorful fish dish cooked in a rich tomato and peanut sauce, offering a delightful blend of savory and nutty flavors characteristic of Angolan coastal cuisine.

Angola·Easy·1 hour 5 minutes

Pirão de Batata Doce com Peixe

A comforting and nutritious dish featuring a smooth sweet potato mash (pirão) served with flavorful, pan-fried fish, showcasing a delightful combination of textures and tastes.

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Angola·Easy·20 minutes

Pirão de Milho

Pirão de Milho is a staple Angolan side dish made from cornmeal, creating a smooth, thick porridge. It's typically served with flavorful stews and sauces, acting as a comforting and filling accompaniment.

Angola·Medium·1 hour 55 minutes

Polvo à la Angolana

A flavorful octopus stew, distinct from Mufete de Peixe, this version is simmered in a rich tomato and herb sauce, often with a hint of spice.

Angola·Hard·2 hours

Polvo Guisado

A hearty and flavorful stewed octopus dish, often prepared with tomatoes, onions, and spices, reflecting the Portuguese influence on Angolan cuisine. This recipe focuses on tender octopus in a rich sauce.

Angola·Medium·2 hours

Polvo Guisado com Batata Doce

A hearty and flavorful Angolan octopus stew slow-cooked with sweet potatoes, onions, tomatoes, and aromatic spices. This dish offers a tender octopus and a rich, savory sauce.

Angola·Medium·50 minutes

Sacala de Camarão

A flavorful and aromatic shrimp stew, often made with tomatoes, onions, peppers, and a touch of palm oil, served with rice or funge.

Angola·Medium·1 hour 35 minutes

Sacala de Galinha

Sacala de Galinha is a traditional Angolan dish featuring chicken cooked in a rich, savory sauce, often with a hint of spice. It's a comforting and flavorful meal that showcases the heartiness of Angolan home cooking.

Angola·Medium·1 hour 5 minutes

Sacala de Peixe Angolano

A flavorful Angolan dish featuring fish cooked in a rich, savory sauce, often served with rice or funge. This recipe highlights the use of fresh fish and aromatic spices.

Angola·Medium·50 minutes

Soba de Camarão

A flavorful and hearty shrimp stew, often prepared with a rich tomato and onion base, seasoned with local spices, and served with funge or rice.

Angola·Easy·45 minutes

Sopa de Amendoim Africana

Uma sopa reconfortante e rica, feita com manteiga de amendoim, vegetais e, opcionalmente, frango ou outra carne, esta sopa é um pilar em muitas cozinhas africanas, incluindo a angolana.

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