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Mozambique Cuisine

Africa · Eastern Africa

48 recipes

Signature Mozambique Dishes

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Arroz de Marisco Moçambicano

A flavorful one-pot rice dish brimming with a variety of seafood, simmered in a savory broth with aromatics and a hint of spice. This dish reflects the coastal influences on Mozambican cuisine.

Mozambique·Medium·1 hour 10 minutes (plus soaking)

Bacalhau à Moçambicana

A flavorful and aromatic dish featuring salt cod (bacalhau) cooked with tomatoes, onions, bell peppers, and a hint of chili, often incorporating coconut milk for richness.

Mozambique·Easy·45 minutes

Bolo de Arroz

Bolo de Arroz are delightful, slightly dense, muffin-like cakes with a tender crumb, thanks to the inclusion of rice flour. They are subtly sweet with a hint of lemon, making them a perfect accompaniment to coffee or tea.

Mozambique·Medium·1 hour 20 minutes

Bolo Polana

Bolo Polana is a traditional Mozambican cake that is surprisingly moist and rich, made without flour. It gets its unique texture and flavor from mashed potatoes and ground cashews, with hints of citrus zest. Named after a suburb of Maputo, it's a popular dessert for special occasions.

Mozambique·Medium·1 hour 55 minutes

Cacana

A traditional Mozambican dish featuring a flavorful stew made with goat meat, vegetables, and a blend of aromatic spices.

Mozambique·Medium·35 minutes

Camarão à Moçambicana com Leite de Coco

Succulent prawns cooked in a rich and aromatic coconut milk sauce, infused with tomatoes, onions, garlic, and a hint of chili. This dish offers a delightful balance of sweet, savory, and spicy flavors, showcasing the coastal influences on Mozambican cuisine.

Mozambique·Medium·1 hour 5 minutes

Caril de Amendoim Frango

A rich and flavorful chicken curry made with a base of tomatoes, onions, and garlic, enriched with coconut milk and pounded peanuts. This dish showcases the influence of Indian and Portuguese cuisines on Mozambican cooking.

Mozambique·Medium·1 hour 55 minutes

Caril de Cabrito

A rich and flavorful goat curry, slow-cooked with aromatic spices, tomatoes, and often a touch of coconut milk, reflecting the blend of African and Portuguese influences in Mozambican cuisine.

Mozambique·Medium·50 minutes

Caril de Camarão com Arroz de Coco

A fragrant and flavorful shrimp curry made with coconut milk, aromatic spices, and served with fluffy coconut rice. This dish showcases the blend of African and Portuguese influences in Mozambican cuisine.

Mozambique·Medium·1 hour 50 minutes

Caril de Carne de Vaca com Mandioca

A hearty and flavorful beef curry cooked with cassava (mandioca) and a rich blend of spices, reflecting Portuguese and Indian influences in Mozambican cuisine.

Mozambique·Medium·55 minutes

Caril de Peixe com Legumes

A fragrant and flavorful fish curry featuring flaky white fish simmered in a coconut milk-based sauce with a medley of fresh vegetables and aromatic spices.

Mozambique·Medium·45 minutes

Caril de Peixe com Leite de Coco

A fragrant and creamy fish curry, influenced by Indian Ocean flavors, featuring firm white fish cooked in a rich coconut milk sauce with aromatic spices.

Mozambique·Medium·1 hour 55 minutes

Carne de Vaca com Amendoim

A hearty beef and peanut stew, showcasing the rich flavors of Mozambique with tender beef simmered in a savory peanut sauce.

Mozambique·Medium·3 hours

Feijoada Moçambicana com Legumes

A hearty and flavorful bean stew, Feijoada Moçambicana is a comforting dish that showcases the blend of Portuguese and African culinary traditions. This version includes a variety of vegetables for added nutrition and texture.

Mozambique·Hard·3 hours

Feijoada Moçambicana com Legumes

A hearty and flavorful bean stew, Feijoada Moçambicana is a comforting dish adapted from Portuguese influences, featuring tender beans simmered with a variety of meats and vegetables. This version emphasizes the inclusion of diverse vegetables for added nutrition and flavor.

Mozambique·Medium·1 hour 10 minutes

Frango à Cacana com Legumes

A flavorful and hearty chicken dish featuring tender chicken pieces simmered with a variety of fresh vegetables in a rich, aromatic sauce. This dish offers a comforting taste of Mozambican home cooking.

Mozambique·Medium·1 hour 15 minutes

Frango à Guia

Frango à Guia, meaning 'Chicken in the Style of Guia,' is a delightful chicken dish characterized by its rich, savory sauce often incorporating tomatoes, onions, and a hint of sweetness. It's a testament to the fusion of Portuguese and African culinary influences.

Mozambique·Medium·1 hour 5 minutes

Frango à Indiano

A flavorful chicken curry that reflects the Indian influence on Mozambican cuisine, featuring a rich blend of spices, coconut milk, and tomatoes.

Mozambique·Medium·1 hour 5 minutes

Frango com Amendoim e Batata Doce

A flavorful and hearty chicken dish featuring tender chicken pieces simmered in a rich peanut sauce with sweet potatoes, creating a comforting and satisfying meal.

Mozambique·Medium·1 hour 40 minutes

Frango com Molho de Amendoim e Quiabo

A rich and savory chicken stew featuring tender chicken pieces simmered in a creamy peanut sauce with the unique texture of okra. This dish embodies the heartiness of Mozambican home cooking, often served with a side of rice or xima.

Mozambique·Medium·1 hour 30 minutes

Frango com Quiabo Moçambicano

A flavorful and comforting stew featuring tender chicken pieces simmered with okra in a rich, savory broth, often seasoned with garlic, onions, and a hint of spice. This dish showcases the use of okra, a vegetable common in Mozambican cuisine, prepared to balance its natural texture with the other ingredients.

Mozambique·Medium·1 hour 10 minutes

Galinha com Banana e Amendoim

A flavorful and comforting chicken dish featuring tender chicken pieces simmered in a rich peanut and tomato sauce, complemented by the sweetness of ripe plantains. This dish showcases a harmonious blend of savory, sweet, and nutty flavors, often served with rice or xima.

Mozambique·Medium·35 minutes

Gambas à Moçambicana

Succulent prawns cooked in a rich, flavorful sauce with tomatoes, onions, garlic, and a hint of chili, often served with rice or xima.

Mozambique·Easy·25 minutes

Lapas Grelhadas com Piri-Piri

Grilled limpets, a popular coastal delicacy in Mozambique, typically served with a fiery piri-piri sauce.

Mozambique·Medium·1 hour 5 minutes

Mancala Fish Stew

A flavorful and aromatic fish stew, often prepared with a variety of fresh fish, coconut milk, tomatoes, and local spices. Mancala refers to a traditional game, but here it signifies a rich, layered dish.

Mozambique·Medium·2 hours 20 minutes

Mancarra de Carne de Vaca

A rich and flavorful beef stew, Mancarra de Carne de Vaca is a comforting dish featuring tender chunks of beef slow-cooked in a savory tomato-based sauce with onions, garlic, and aromatic spices. It's often served with rice or xima.

Mozambique·Medium·1 hour 5 minutes

Mancarra de Frango

A rich and flavorful chicken stew, Mancarra de Frango is a comforting dish where chicken is simmered in a savory peanut and tomato sauce, often enriched with vegetables like okra or spinach.

Mozambique·Medium·1 hour

Mancarra de Peixe

A flavorful and aromatic fish stew, Mancarra de Peixe is a comforting dish often made with firm white fish, tomatoes, onions, and a blend of local spices, simmered to perfection.

Mozambique·Medium·1 hour

Matapa de Camarão

A rich and flavorful stew made with ground peanuts, cassava leaves, and shrimp, often served with rice.

Mozambique·Medium·1 hour

Matapa de Peixe com Amendoim

A rich and flavorful stew featuring white fish cooked with cassava leaves (matapa), ground peanuts, coconut milk, and aromatic spices. This dish is a staple in Mozambican cuisine, showcasing the harmonious blend of seafood, earthy greens, and the nutty richness of peanuts.

Mozambique·Medium·50 minutes

Moamba de Peixe com Leite de Coco

A rich and flavorful fish stew cooked in coconut milk with a blend of aromatic spices, creating a creamy and satisfying dish.

Mozambique·Medium·1 hour 5 minutes

Moamba de Peixe com Okra

A rich and flavorful fish stew made with palm oil (dendê), okra, and a blend of aromatic spices, often served with rice or xima.

Mozambique·Easy·50 minutes

Mozambique Vegetable Stew

A vibrant and adaptable vegetable stew, this dish showcases the fresh produce of Mozambique. It's a flavorful and hearty meal, often made with a base of coconut milk and spices, and can be customized with a variety of vegetables. It's excellent served over rice or with bread.

Mozambique·Medium·1 hour 35 minutes

Muamba de Ginguba

A rich and flavorful peanut stew, often considered a national dish of Mozambique. It features chicken or other meats simmered in a sauce made from ground peanuts, tomatoes, onions, garlic, and palm oil (dendê).

Mozambique·Medium·1 hour 10 minutes

Mussaca de Banana

A unique savory dish combining ripe plantains (bananas) with ground meat, onions, tomatoes, and spices, baked until tender and flavorful. It offers a sweet and savory contrast, showcasing the use of plantains in main courses.

Mozambique·Medium·1 hour 20 minutes

Mussamba Leaf and Peanut Stew

A hearty and nutritious vegetarian stew made from mashed cassava leaves (mussamba) and ground peanuts, simmered with tomatoes and onions. It's a staple dish, often served as a side or a main course.

Mozambique·Easy·55 minutes

Peixe à Moçambicana com Legumes

A vibrant and flavorful baked fish dish, this 'Peixe à Moçambicana com Legumes' features white fish baked with a medley of colorful vegetables and seasoned with local spices, offering a taste of coastal Mozambique.

Mozambique·Easy·50-60 minutes

Peixe Assado na Banana

A unique and aromatic dish where fresh fish is seasoned and steamed inside banana leaves, infusing it with a subtle sweetness and moisture. This method results in incredibly tender and flavorful fish.

Mozambique·Easy·55-65 minutes

Peixe Assado no Forno com Legumes

A simple yet delicious dish of whole fish baked in the oven with a medley of colorful vegetables, seasoned with herbs and lemon.

Mozambique·Medium·1 hour

Peixe com Mandioca e Leite de Coco

A comforting and flavorful dish of firm white fish simmered in a creamy coconut milk sauce with tender pieces of cassava (mandioca). This dish highlights the coastal influences of Mozambican cuisine, balancing the richness of coconut milk with the subtle sweetness of cassava and the delicate flavor of fish.

Mozambique·Medium·55 minutes

Peixe com Quiabo e Molho de Amendoim

A flavorful and hearty dish featuring tender white fish cooked with okra in a rich and savory peanut sauce. This recipe highlights the use of peanuts and okra, common ingredients in Mozambican cuisine, creating a unique and satisfying meal.

Mozambique·Easy·40 minutes

Peixe Grelhado com Molho de Lima e Piri-Piri

Whole grilled fish marinated in lime and seasoned with piri-piri, offering a vibrant and zesty flavor profile. This dish highlights Mozambique's coastal bounty and its love for bold, spicy ingredients.

Mozambique·Easy·30 minutes

Piri Piri Prawns

Spicy African-Portuguese prawns - jumbo prawns grilled in fiery piri piri butter, served sizzling with crusty bread for dipping.

Mozambique·Easy·35 minutes

Piri Piri Sauce

A fiery and flavorful African Bird's Eye chili sauce, originating from Mozambique. This versatile condiment is perfect for adding a kick to any dish.

Mozambique·Medium·2 hours

Polvo à Moçambicana

A vibrant and flavorful octopus dish, Polvo à Moçambicana showcases the Portuguese influence on Mozambican cuisine. Tender octopus is simmered in a rich sauce with tomatoes, onions, garlic, bell peppers, and a hint of spice, often served with rice.

Mozambique·Medium·1 hour 5 minutes

Rissóis de Camarão

Rissóis de Camarão are a popular Portuguese-Mozambican appetizer, consisting of delicate, crispy turnovers filled with a creamy, savory shrimp mixture. They are typically deep-fried until golden brown and served as a snack or starter.

Mozambique·Easy·40 minutes

Xima com Molho de Tomate e Cebola

Xima is a staple cornmeal porridge in Mozambique, often served as a side to stews and sauces. This version features a simple yet flavorful tomato and onion sauce, a common accompaniment to Xima, providing a comforting and hearty meal.

Mozambique·Medium·1 hour 10 minutes

Zarzuela de Mariscos Moçambicana

A vibrant and aromatic seafood stew, inspired by Portuguese and Spanish influences, but with a distinct Mozambican flair. It typically includes a variety of fresh seafood simmered in a rich tomato and bell pepper broth, often with a hint of chili.

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